•1980 managed a wig salon.
•1983 started & owned “One & Only Enterprise”, a distribution company for an exclusive type of hairpiece for the mountain states.
•1984; mobile service was added to help cancer patients in hospitals; i.e., Children’s, St. Joseph’s, Presbyterian St. Luke’s, and Boulder Community. Integrated wigs into the business specializing in hair loss caused by Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder.
•1988-1989 owned & then sold “Wigs Today”.
•1990 began new venture as Hana Designs, specializing in chronic hair loss due to disease, disorders, & other medical conditions.
•1992-1994 fought stage 4 breast cancer; continued working the business gaining more experience on hair and makeup design work. Hana Designs gained reputation for renowned custom wig fitting and designing.
•1994-2005 Hana Designs was located in two separate locations in Greenwood Village, CO.
•2005 purchased property & relocated Hana Designs to current location in Littleton, CO.
•Hobbies include martial arts, theater, currently writing a book, dogs, & developing new ventures.
 

I was born and raised in California; did all of my schooling in Berkeley, including my freshman year at UC Berkeley; moved to Colorado to finish my college education, eventually graduating from the University of Denver with a Finance degree; I have two beautiful daughters (Dominique & Tiffany); I was married, but am now divorced and single; I held a Colorado Real Estate license for over 10-years, a Series 7 and Series 63 Securities license for over 5; I sat on the Colorado Asian Chamber of Commerce as a VP and Board Member for over 4-years; and I’ve been employed at IHS Inc. as an accountant, Sr. AP Supervisor, and Tax Accountant, for over 20-years.

•Five years working for a non-profit organization; responsible for grant reports.
•Owned & operated a mail order business for 8 years.
•Previous experience as the Director of Operations for a transportation company; Manager of Administration/Corporate Secretary; Marketing Administrator; Savings & Loan Supervisor.
•Breast cancer survivor
•Held numerous officer positions as Board Member for purebred dog clubs
•Hobbies include purebred dogs (showing in conformation & working events); volunteer at Craig Hospital in Pet Therapy program; volunteer at Meals on Wheels for Volunteer of America; volunteer at Englewood’s Malley Senior Center

 

I am a long-time Littleton resident, moving here with my family in 1961. I attended Euclid Junior High, Littleton High School, and have a BS in Child Development from CSU. I have been a director/teacher in area preschools, was a Realtor in the community for 30 years and am now retired. I am active in First Presbyterian Church of Littleton and P.E.O. (a women’s non-profit organization that supports women’s education). I met Hana in 1989 and have supported her mission of providing wigs and services to those with hair loss who could otherwise not afford it. I am very proud to have been involved in the inception of Hana’s Hope 501(c)3 non-profit and a member of the Board of Directors.

•Graduated from Colorado Institute of Art
•Worked as a commercial photographer both in Colorado & Perth, Australia.
•Currently employed for the past 23 years at William Swartz Photography, Inc. (Littleton, CO)
•Hobbies include lacrosse, ice hockey, & motorcycle riding.
•Favorite motto: Try to better the world with one smile at a time.

As a beneficiary and supporter of the original Hana's Hope Fundraisers, I am proud to support Hana's dream to “pay it forward”, so that others facing unexpected hardship may benefit in their time of need. The Hana's Hope Foundation is a valuable community resource with the potential to restore bruised dignity to thousands of people - through caring, kindness and hope for others.