Over her tenure, Helen has been committed to providing the public with resources and materials in various languages and in all formats, as well as the latest technology to enrich and enhance their educational, recreational and informational needs. She was instrumental in the building of the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library, the Tustin Library and the remodel and expansion of the Laguna Niguel and San Clemente Libraries and in establishing the partnership that brought the dream of the Library of the Canyons into reality. Not only has Helen provided us all with a shining example of hard work and effective leadership, this intrepid renaissance woman has demonstrated to us all, how to live life to the fullest away from the office. Whether hiking, flying a plane, making her own jewelry or traveling to places no one has even heard of, Helen never let working hard get in the way of enjoying all life has to offer. She’s been all over the world, has read just about any book you could name and is always up on the latest movies and she can cook.
