'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.'                                                                                                                                                                                         -Sir Winston Churchill  1874-1965

Marie learned early in life, that even the simplest involvement with community outreach can enrich the lives of so many people in small but meaningful ways.

As a professional and one who believes in giving back to community, here are some ways in which Marie has chosen over the years as her way of making a difference:

• Interior Design Students - Served as professional guest speaker, panelist and mentor, assisting with student projects and employment opportunities
• Lincoln Elementary School, Newport Beach - Supporter of student fundraisers, and served as guest classroom speaker for Student Career Day--A Day in the Life of an Interior Designer
•  St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, Orange - Served as steering committee member and design committee chair person for annual fund raiser benefit
• St. Joseph Hospital Heart Center, Orange - Dr. Melvyn B. Lieberman Memorial - Donor Member
• Provident Speech and Hearing Center, Orange - Program Sponsorship
• Pathway Elementary School, Orange - Fundraiser Support
• Biennial Invitational Regatta For The Hoag Cup-- Served as Event Volunteer