To my Boys & Girls Club members, alumni and families, It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I announce that my last day at McKee will be Feb. 11. I will still be a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale organization, but my new title will be marketing and public relations specialist.

I am extremely sad to be leaving my Mustang family, but so very excited for this opportunity to challenge my passion for graphic design in a new role. My number one focus will always be the kids. Every day I go to work, I will bring along the million memories I’ve made growing up the last seven and a half years with your smart, beautiful and awesome children.

I am so grateful I’ve had the chance to get to know them, watch them grow and, most of all, be impacted by them beyond any measure. I am sure I will have plenty of opportunities to come and visit my favorite kids (and know that I’ll make any excuse to “have to go to McKee!”).

In case I don't get the chance to formally say goodbye to each and every one of you, I wanted to write this and tell you thank you for trusting me, encouraging me and allowing me to be a part of your families

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh.