Activism and Civic Engagement

Fairness and justice are core principles that have always guided my life and work. Against the backdrop of the 60's and 70's my father, a Presbyterian minister, and my mother made sure my siblings and I understood the privilege we enjoyed and the importance and responsibility of working for social justice. I’ve spent my adult life following their lead, and following my own journey of community service.

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• Commissioner, Oak Park Board of Health

• Volunteer physician and preceptor, Chicago Community Health free clinic

• Member, Board of Directors, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Chicago Chapter

• Member, Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America

• Member(past), Oak Park-River Forest Symphony and Farmer's Market Bluegrass Band

• Sustaining member: Environment Illinois, Human Rights Campaign, Nature Conservancy, Latino Union Workers’ Center

• Member, League of Women Voters Oak Park/River Forest

• Member, First United Church of Oak Park

• Volunteer at Corrymeela Community, renowned peace and reconciliation center in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

• Election observer, El Salvador

• Volunteer physician, Nicaragua