Email: Region4Director@acbl.org
From: Annandale, Virginia
Board Committees: Prior to becoming ACBL President, key committees and Task Forces included Governance/Board Operations, Executive Director Review, Appeals and Charges, Transition Taskforce, Tournament Taskforce
Bridge Experience: I joined the ACBL in 1980 and have been playing duplicate bridge for almost 45 years after playing social bridge in dorm rooms during college and grad school. My proudest achievements include two top ten finishes in NABC+ events—the Open BAM and the Mixed Pairs, both with my husband and favorite partner—and winning the 10k Swiss.
Volunteer Service: Served in multiple capacities on Unit and District Boards since 1984, and active in the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference (organization created by Districts 6 and 7 to promote best practices across regional tournaments) until its dissolution in 2014. District Director since 2011, Regional Director since 2022. Tournament Chair for four Washington, D.C. NABCs (1993-2016) and countless D6 Regionals through 2012, and current Chair for Unit Sectionals.
Career/professional Activities: Systems analyst for 33 years with a not-for-profit company working for the federal government. Requirements, workflow, and best practices analysis; acquisition training, support; budget reporting.
Education: BA, American University; Russian Lang Certification, University of Toronto; MA & Russian Institute Certification, Indiana University; SW Engineering Certification, GWU; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification achieved in 2005.
Hobbies & Interests: Wine, cooking, fine and fun dining with friends, offering wine and food tastings for auction through not-for-profit organizations, reading, working in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Family: Widowed. Stepson, daughter-in-law and 14-year-old granddaughter living on the West Coast.
From: Annandale, Virginia
Board Committees: Prior to becoming ACBL President, key committees and Task Forces included Governance/Board Operations, Executive Director Review, Appeals and Charges, Transition Taskforce, Tournament Taskforce
Bridge Experience: I joined the ACBL in 1980 and have been playing duplicate bridge for almost 45 years after playing social bridge in dorm rooms during college and grad school. My proudest achievements include two top ten finishes in NABC+ events—the Open BAM and the Mixed Pairs, both with my husband and favorite partner—and winning the 10k Swiss.
Volunteer Service: Served in multiple capacities on Unit and District Boards since 1984, and active in the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference (organization created by Districts 6 and 7 to promote best practices across regional tournaments) until its dissolution in 2014. District Director since 2011, Regional Director since 2022. Tournament Chair for four Washington, D.C. NABCs (1993-2016) and countless D6 Regionals through 2012, and current Chair for Unit Sectionals.
Career/professional Activities: Systems analyst for 33 years with a not-for-profit company working for the federal government. Requirements, workflow, and best practices analysis; acquisition training, support; budget reporting.
Education: BA, American University; Russian Lang Certification, University of Toronto; MA & Russian Institute Certification, Indiana University; SW Engineering Certification, GWU; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification achieved in 2005.
Hobbies & Interests: Wine, cooking, fine and fun dining with friends, offering wine and food tastings for auction through not-for-profit organizations, reading, working in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Family: Widowed. Stepson, daughter-in-law and 14-year-old granddaughter living on the West Coast.
