BA(UCLA), MA (Wright State University). A retired professional in Dayton, Ohio, whose past work experiences include, but are not limited to: Intensive Outpatient Counselor for a women's chemical dependency program; teaching Interpersonal Communication and Effective Speaking at a large community college, Coordinator of Dayton Mediation Center; Assistant HR Director for United Way; and Human Resources Manager at the largest medical center in the city. I now see myself as a writer, artist, interpersonal communication professional, and small business owner with a penchant for travel in the USA and Europe.