Private Chef | Personal Catering | Unique Events. Surprisingly funny, sometimes inappropriately so. Fierce advocate for Autism and Alzheimer's and kids, especially my own and my kin. Life is never what you expect...like dodge ball, So heads up! I'm a fan.

MY BRAND

Take The High Road.

Be Brave. Be Strong. Be Kind.

Apologize Freely. Forgive Freely.

Be Grateful. Be Generous. Pay It Forward.

Give Your Best Effort. Follow Through.

People First, Things Last.

Professional: Do what you love and love what you do! After 27 years in banking. the last 15 in Senior Mgmt for Wells Fargo. And after being involuntarily replaced by a younger less expensive model in 2015, the love was gone. I decided it was time to make a change. I have started a new career in the Culinary Arts. I am currently seeking my Chef's degree and working for Marriott in Food & Beverage as a Catering/Bistro Associate.

MY TRIBE - Married 28 years to Keith, 2 kids - Zach 23 and Holland. 17 years. Raised in Holladay , Utah by Bob & Carol Strong. Two sisters; my twin, Christine Strong (Lacey & Nick Derbige) & Lezlie/ Larry Vance (Ryder, Landon & Cougar Vance) and one brother David Strong / Angela (Zoe, Jonah, Cody & Caleb). IN- LAWS- Patty & the late Laverne Beltz (Greg, Jay, Lisa), Murray, Utah. Plus like a zillion Uncles & Aunts and Cousins and I love it.

COMMUNITY : Make a Wish (Wish Magaician) | Utah Autism Council | Autism Speaks | National Alzheimer's Foundation | LGBT (SLC) | Advocate for People of Diverse - Abilities | Hillcrest High School - CSD | LDS Humanitarian Efforts | Utah Education Association | Utah Food Bank | United Way Community Support Campaign Leadership | WF Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Personal: I now have 14 years experience in raising a child with Autism. I have spent many years working with the professionals at the University of Utah Neurologic and Behavioral Clinic for Children and Adolescents wiih ASD's. I have had the privilege to be a Parent to Parent counsel/support for families and friends who are dealing with the complex issues and myriad of feelings that come with the diagnosis of Autism of a child or adult in your circle or family. I have extensive knowledge in many different therapies and approaches to behavioral health and coping skills with Autistic kids and their families and parents.

I champion the celebration of the uniqueness Autism adds to our kids.