Criminal History/Felony: N/A
Heritage
Enrolled member, Upper Cumberland Cherokee (also known as the United Eastern Lenape Nation).
Nominee did not request Indian preference from TNNAC, chose state’s guidelines for Indian preference, [RE: TCA 4-34-104 (b) (3) Preference in selection of at least five (5) Indian commissioners shall be given to Native American Indians, i.e., persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.]
Educational Background
Marlboro High School, Marlboro, New Jersey
BS Nursing – UT Knoxville
MS Nursing – UT Knoxville
Work History
Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee
1997 to Present: Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, Knoxville TN. Position: Nurse Practitioner.
Military Service: N/A
Community Involvement
I have attended several Native American functions and I voted in the last Knoxville caucus.
TNNAC Convention delegate 2007 and 2009.
Statement of Suitability as Commissioner
I have been active in the Native American Community for many years. I am interested in promoting Native Americans in the State of Tennessee. I feel that my personal and professional experiences would be of benefit. I look forward to serving the community. I have attended several
Native American functions and I voted in the last Knoxville caucus |