Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant / Paralegal / Notary Public, State of Ohio
After 30+ years as a research scientist / project manager in the pharmaceutical industry, I retired and took up a career as a legal professional, graduating as a paralegal (post-baccalaureate) in 2008.
Certified Chapter 7
B.S., Ohio State University, Biology, 1971; M.S., Ohio State University, Food Science, 1977; B.S. (post-bacc), Paralegal Studies, Columbus State Community College, 2008
Certified Chapter 7, National Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants (NAVBA); Notary Public, State of Ohio, 2009-Present
Member of: National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants; National Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants; NFPA (Paralegal Association of Central Ohio; Columbus Bar Association (Bankruptcy Committee)
Additional
Grower of orchids (year round; owner of Olentangy Orchids) and chiles (summer only); avid hiker and camper; music (classic rock and baroque)
Dean's List, Columbus State Community College, 2007-08 (Graduated with 4.0 GPA)
Member, Vineyard Church of Columbus; involved with World Vision International; Arthritis Foundation