I arrived at St. Peter's on May 1, 2003 to begin my pastorate in this weather-paradise called San Diego. I spent the first half of my life in South Dakota so I know something about weather! My adult years in the mid-west were spent serving the Church as a parish administrator in rural congregations and doing youth ministry, liturgy and Christian education. The best part of those years was participating in team ministry. That is when Don, later my husband, and I started working together. What a blessing to share life and ministry with your best friend! We feel greatly blessed to be called to St. Peter's by the Sea and the ministry that we are able to share here with so many wonderful people. Don entered God's eternal embrace on September 3, 2007 and he is greatly missed.

- My favorite part of ministry: all of it!
- My hobbies: cooking, walking, travel, family, spending time with my husband
- My church involvements: Pacifica Synod Council, Synod Council Executive committee, ELCA Renewing Worship consultation (first round), South Carolina Synod Adult Catecumanate committee, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary chapel committee
- My education: St. John's University/College of St. Benedict; Boston College; Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (cum laude)