I became involved with the Wolverines in 2002 when our son joined their football program.  In 2005 I approached the Organization with an opportunity to conduct bingo as their fundraiser.  Throughout the years with the Wolverines, I served as Fundraising Coordinator and Treasurer.  My initial vision back then was to be able to offer scholarships to our Pinkerton graduates.  From there the Foundations was formed. It has been one of the shining moments in time for me that the Foundation has evolved to what it is today.  I will always take great pride in the impact the Foundation has had in aiding non-profits within our community.

I served as Commissioner of the Wolverine Youth Football Association from 2008 – 2013. It was during my tenure at the Wolverine Youth Football Assoc. that we began discussions of creating the Dream Foundation. The funding we were receiving for the Football and Cheer program, through Wolverine Bingo, was more than needed to run these programs. We all felt that we could use some of this surplus to assist other organizations financially. Finally in 2017 the Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation was created.
Since then, it has given me great pleasure in assisting other local non-profits as well as awarding scholarships to deserving students. Now more than ever these organizations and college bound students are in need of financial help.
It has been my privilege and honor in providing this financial help.

Working in the banking industry for over 40 years, accepting the Treasurer position of the DW Dream Foundation board was a very easy decision.  I volunteered for the WYFA (Wolverine Youth Football Association) for many years, starting as a team Mom for my daughters cheerleading team, then honored to be nominated for the WYFA Board of Directors Treasurer position. This led to me accepting a position on the Board of Directors as Treasurer of the Dream Foundation.  I am honored to be a part of such a caring foundation.  Witnessing the gratitude of recipients that are awarded Academic Scholarships and Community Grants is heartwarming.  Volunteering for this foundation is exciting since we get to fulfill future dreams.

I first started with the Wolverine o organization when my son played football. I was really impressed by the integrity of the people involved in the organization and with their commitment to the kids. When they needed a secretary, I gladly came on board. I was the secretary for the football and cheer program for about 13 years. I was pulled out of retirement when a secretary was needed for the Dream Foundation. I loved the idea of what the Dream Foundation is all about, helping deserving students with their educational goals and assisting other nonprofits that are helping people in our local communities. It's really opened my eyes to all the wonderful and hard work that is going on all around us.

Football is a big part of my life. I started playing when I was 11 years old and played until I was 24. When I moved to Derry, my son started playing. After watching his first year, in 1994 I joined the coaching staff of the Wolverines, and it became part of our family until 2022. During this time, I was fortunate to work with a great bunch of talented people, so I stayed with the program. I had the opportunity to join the Dream Foundation board and work with the awesome people who were also once Wolverine board members and are now part of the Dream Foundation.

I have been part of the Derry Wolverines Youth Football & Cheer since 2016, proudly serving as the Head Cheerleading Coach. My cheerleading journey began at Hood Middle School, continued through Pinkerton Academy, and advanced to the collegiate level. Coaching is my passion because I believe I wouldn't be who I am today without this sport and the amazing coaches who shaped me along the way.

In addition to my role with the Derry Wolverines Youth Football & Cheer, I have also had the privilege of coaching at Pinkerton Academy and currently at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Professionally, I am the Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations at my consulting firm, where I specialize in developing effective marketing and sales strategies to scale businesses.
I played a role in the establishment of the Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation as part of the executive board of the Derry Wolverines Youth Football & Cheer and I am immensely proud to be part of both organizations dedicated to supporting our communities and families.
When I have free time that is spent with my family. They are my biggest supporters in everything I do, and I hope to show my girls the importance of giving back to the community and how being a part of something like this provides something much bigger in someone else's life. Through my dedication to my family, coaching, and professional endeavors, I strive to make a positive impact in our community every day.