What makes me uniquely qualified is the following:
* my ability to listen to all sides of a situation without judgment before I respond to it (I have been involved with heated Union grievances and countless other stressful conflicts)
* my candid sense of humor which helps to maintain a healthy perspective ( I integrate quite a bit of spontaneous stand-up comedy in my public speaking in order to better connect with people)
* my ability to confront issues while maintaining deep respect for those who may challenge or oppose my views
* my ability to empower people and inspire them to action
* my ability to organize systems
* my ability to work as a team member as well as a leader
* my self confidence and tenacity
* my passion for everything that I engage in 

In most every endeavor I have sought I took what was nonexistent or barely functional and brought it to a place of strength, integrity and function.  I can do this for Pacifica as well.   I have also overcome many chronic illnesses using wholistic approaches and now am a nationally ranked athlete which makes me a living role model of what we can become when we approach our adversities with self actualization and achievement instead of just survival and victim behaviors.

WBAI is clearly a forum for communication.  The goal of communication is to be not just heard, but to be understood.  That requires that the communicator consider what the listener needs in order to best receive the message.  I believe that our goals include challenging the thinking of our listeners by offering new knowledge and perspectives and to affirm the belief systems that will help each person manifest their own individual greatness for the universal good of mankind and our planet.

I believe that WBAI has an enormous responsibility to its listeners and has only partially met its own criteria for fulfilling its mission and that my presence and energy on the Local Board would help to bring this station to its rightful place in our community.

Respectfully submitted,