What qualities do you believe you have to be the People's Choice for Man of the Desert?
In a relationship with Marc Byrd for 25 years - loyal and dependable; voted most handsome as senior in high school (long time ago); active in the community:

Palm Springs International Airport Commission
Commissioner appointed by Palm Springs City Council, representing Palm Springs, July 1, 2015 - 2018

The LGBT Community Center, Palm Springs
Board of Directors, 2013 – present
Secretary of the Board, 2014 - present
Executive Committee, 2014 - present
Member, Ocotillo Club
Trained to participate in 9th Grade Suicide Prevention and Anti-Bullying Project (presentations to all 9th grade classes in Palm Springs Unified School Districts)

Virginia Waring International Piano Competition
Board of Directors, 2013 – present
Executive Committee, 2014 - present
Chair, Personnel Committee, 2014 - 2017
Chair, Marketing Committee, 2014 - present

Sanctuary Palm Springs (LGBT Foster Youth Residential Program)
Board of Directors, 2015 – 2017
Secretary of the Board, 2016-2017

CV Repertory Theatre
Board of Directors, 2013 – 2015
Executive Committee, 2014-2015
Co-Chair, Development Committee, 2014 – 2015

California State University, Palm Desert Campus
Advancement Board, 2013 – present
Executive Committee, 2013 – present
Vice President, 2015
Chair of Nominating Committee, 2013 - present
Chair of Legacy Scholarship Development Committee, 2015-2017

Palm Springs Art Museum
Member, 2012 – present
Member, ATC, 2014 - present

Desert Aids Project
Partner for Life, 2012 - present