I am honored to work with KBOO as a volunteer host and DJ today, and look forward to increasing my level of service to our community through my participation with the BOD.
I have passionately served our community for decades, from professional fundraising, to volunteering within the recovery community and standing as stage manager for KBOOs 55th Birthday Party. I bring a perspective and voice for the underserved community, have a strong belief that there is ample opportunity for community outreach, and possess an innate passion for the media's potential to have a positive impact on our beloved community.
During the last three and a half years, I have produced content with community outreach programs, recovery community advocates, local and international music acts and performances, anti-gun violence activists, social and political activists, best selling authors, and a variety of holistic health instructors.
Fundraising efforts are an important part of my volunteer work as well. Over the last decade I have fundraised for Mercy Ships, Salvation Army, ASPCA, Buffalo Rescue Mission, Portland Rescue mission - and numerous other rescue missions across the US. I was a professional fundraiser in 2018 for Gateway Communications, which allowed me to learn a great deal about successful fundraising.
Within the recovery community, I am a leader of alumni programs at numerous treatment centers, a recovery mentor, and provide service to centers, NA Activities and Events, adhoc and planning committees. The opportunities and experience provided by my service to the community allows me to face new challenges with excitement and grace.
Enrolling in courses, participating in business meetings, picking up shifts and impromptu shows with KBOO, and joining committees as needed - has allowed my understanding of volunteer opportunities to grow and flourish in ways I never could have imagined.
More recently, by joining the Planning Work Group Committee for the 55-Year KBOO Birthday Party, I was honored to become the stage manager and MC for the event - and truly experience the magic that is KBOO. This role included presenting artists, explaining the event to and booking vendors, introducing performers, being the first contact for performers, managing W4's and payments, coordinating load-n/out logistics, and general stage management.
After producing and airing over 50 programs remotely, the timing was right to start conducting interviews and programs live from the studio. I attended the required classes and have enjoyed the challenges of changing formats. I love a challenge and the opportunity to continue learning. KBOO has freely given me the skills that created a new path and opportunity - and I thrive to give back to KBOO just as freely.
Joining the BOD feels an appropriate next step for my volunteering commitment with KBOO.
I strive to continue being of service in all areas of my life, with KBOO being at the center of my involvement with the community. My hope in moving forward with KBOO, is to be an advocate for the station - by providing my time, experience and love of community - where it is most needed and wanted.
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