Every time I travel with my family across the sea to
enjoy theatre in London, a Parisian cafe, or the local
French market to replenish our table with fresh
baguettes, cheeses and red wines, I wish I could say
I'm retired. Nowadays, one can find me directing a
state-funded program at San Francisco State University
to train county child welfare and adult protective
services workers throughout the greater SF Bay Area,
and beyond.
Through the years I've worked in the private nonprofit
sector in mental health, and for local county
governments in health and human services. I guess
I've always been attracted to serving the public and
to community service, like many of us who were molded
by the idealism of the 1960s and 1970s. I've also
taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels for
the University of California (Berkeley), San Francisco
State University, and the California School of
Professional Psychology.
After graduating from Awalt HS, I took up roots at UC
Berkeley where I received my BA and Ph.D. in
psychology (clinical). My parents were very happy (did
I say VERY happy?) when I finally left school to start
earning a living.
Maintaining a healthy balance between work and play is
important, so I indulge in ballroom dancing,
photography, travel, cruises, dining out, wine
tasting, and walking the dog (not a great form of
exercise since he pauses all too frequently,
especially when he's nearing the house). Aside from
stumbling across the dance floor in my best imitation
of "Dancing With the Stars," I also enjoy watching
good romantic comedies, action films, and travel
documentaries. I also think it's great to get
reacquainted with old classmates.