Education
- Master of Science: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, 1985.
Thesis: New applications of hollow-core components in housing, administrative and public housing
- Master of Science: Purdue University—Krannert Graduate School of Management, 1992.
- Bachelor of Art in Architecture: Southern California Institute of Architecture, 1982.
Professional Experience in Business, Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning:
- Business: Founder, CD Land, Inc., music and electronic retail stores, 1992-present.
- Architecture and Design: Worked in and consulted for numerous architectural companies in the US and abroad, since 1980.
- Contract Administration/Planner: Executive Office of Communities and Development—Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1986.
Community Leadership and Membership:
- Chair, Architectural Commission, City of Beverly Hills, 2008-present.
- Member, Architectural Commission, City of Beverly Hills, 2005-present.
- Member, Mayor’s Cabinet, City of Beverly Hills, 2008-present.
- Member, Hadassah Los Angeles Chapter, 2006-present.
- Member, Sisterhood Sons of Abraham, Lafayette, IN, 1987-2001.
- President, Sisterhood Sons of Abraham, Lafayette, IN, 1991-1992.
- Member, Hadassah Lafayette Chapter, Lafayette, IN, 1987-2001.
Others:
- Organized DNA and blood drives: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and New York.
- Organized community support to stop installation of cell phone tower in Beverly Hills residential area