Qualifications
1985 -Introduced to the earth tourism system (Community College)
1986 - Had a vision of a hotel in space and thought, it would be interesting to apply what I'd learned about earth tourism to the space tourism system.
1986-1993 - Supervised the Washington State Capital Tour program
1993-Awarded a Certificate in Space Studies from the International Space University (ISU) (full-scholarship) Sparked an interest in finding ways to amplify women's voices, talents and perspectives.
1994-Teaching Assistant, Space Humanities, ISU, Barcelona. Supported Dr. Ben Finny (Space Anthropologist) and Dr. James Dator (Space Political Futurist); I mentored students from many countries and disciplines.
1986-1994-BA/The Evergreen State College; focused on applying societal marketing strategies to the space tourism system.
1997-2000 MA Whole Systems Design Program. Designed a space tourism system titled Women's World-Wide Civilian Space Travel Action Research Study (WWW~CSTARS).
2000-2024 Refined the study. Worked as a teacher, trainer, workshop facilitator and grant manager. Acquired valuable skills necessary to teach a space tourism course.
2023 - Retired. Ready to launch a new career as a Space Tourism Systems Designer.