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1988 - Established a RI chapter of the Boston based Professional Musicians Support Group, a support system for female musicians.

1989-1994 - Worked as Music Director with the substance abuse awareness theatre company, IMP-ACT, in shows throughout New England.

1991 - Organized and performed in concert to benefit The RI Animal Rights Coalition.

1991 - Began teaching piano and voice studies at The Music School, Providence, RI.

1995 - Designed and established two courses taught through The Providence Learning Connection and The Music School: 'Putting together your nightclub act,' and 'Practical skills for the vocal performer.'

1996 - Presents & specializes in the music of Brazilian songwriter, Antonio Carlos Jobim.

2001 - Receives training for the world renowned teaching method of Suzuki piano, which promotes early music education, learning to play by ear, with nurturing and positive reinforcement through small achievable steps, affirming the idea that every person has the ability to develop musical talent if given the proper tools in the proper setting.