•Member, American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
•Member, Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art
•Studied with John Roskoski and William Salchow of New York
•William Salchow's teaching assistant at UNH for the years 1980-1990
•Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and the Annette Kadé Fellowship; spent a year studying in Paris with Bernard Millant—the world-renowned authority of French bow making
•Teacher of bow rehairing, restoration and bow making for historical preservation at universities in the United States; in 2015, celebrating her 29th year of teaching at UNH
•Recipient of a 2011 [Bass Bow] Lutherie Prize from the International Society of Bassists
•Professional Bassist; Member, Portland Symphony Orchestra
•Bass Teacher, Bowdoin College