Personal Information
- Born in Memphis, TN
- Single; three children, one grandchild
- Catholic
- Health and Human Services Program Developer
- BA. Cum Laude, Social Work, Memphis State University, 1971
- University of Tennessee School of Social Work, 1977
- Masters of Public Administration, Health Services Administration, Memphis State University, 1980
- Completed coursework for Ph.D. in Health Services Research-Outcomes (dissertation in progress), Saint Louis University
Community Involvement
- Friends for Life; Immediate Past Chair of Board
- Memphis International Visitors Council Board of Directors
- NAACP Lifetime Member
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 105th through 107th General Assemblies
- Member, House Children & Family Affairs Committee
- Member, House Health & Human Resources Committeee
- Member, House General Sub-committee of Children & Family Affairs