Community Involvement (Past):

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated, Undergraduate Advisor Beta Kappa Chapter, Huston-Tillotson University
Austin Chapter, Links Incorporated, President
Austin Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, President
Austin Region Disproportionality Advisory Committee, Department of Family and Protective Services, Community Member
Blackland Neighborhood Association, Traffic/Safety Committee, Chair
Candidate for Austin Independent School Board
Hill Country Support Services, (HCS Medicaid Waiver Program), Community Representative on the Advisory Board
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, Citizens Advisory Task Force
International Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, Sergeant at Arms
Member of the Board of Family ElderCare, Board Secretary
Professional Consultation Committee, Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Austin State Hospital, Chair
SafePlace Center for Domestic Violence – Volunteer and Volunteer Representative to the Board
Texas Association of Mental Retardation, Treasurer
Travis County Model Court for Children and Families, Member of the Collaborative Council
Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team, Vice-Chair

Community Involvement (Current):

Commission on Black Ministries, Member and Chair, The Episcopal Church
Commission on Lay Ministries, Member, The Episcopal Church
General Convention Legislative Committee 13 – Evangelism, Member and Vice-Chair
Deputy to General Convention 2006, 2009, and 2012, from the Diocese of Texas
Diocesan Standing Committee, Member and Chair
Diocesan Liturgical Commission
Bishop’s Committee
Bishop’s Warden
Stewardship Committee
Coordinator of Acolytes and Lectors
Site Development Committee for the new church
Coordinator of Congregational Involvement, St. James’ Episcopal Church, Austin, TX
The Rev. John Epps Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, President

Now I work for free…

Texas Senate, Senator Barrientos – ’99, ’01, ’03 regular sessions and three special sessions
Texas Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation, Retired in ’97 (27 years,
those years include Austin State School and Central Office)
Austin Travis County MHMR – Case Worker in Mental Retardation Services
Child Protective Services – Child Welfare Worker I
Adult Protective Services, Specialized Unit – California Department of Public Service, Los Angeles, CA
Legal Aid and Defender Society – Receptionist

Pioneer Spirit Award, Outstanding Women in Texas Government, 1998
Public Citizen of the Year, Austin Branch, National Association of Social Workers, 2009
Public Citizen of the Year, National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, 2009
Outstanding Civic Engagement, Austin Branch, NAACP, 2011
International Alumni Association, Huston-Tillotson University, Outstand Alumnus, 2012