Theresa S-Ibler is a Life Coach specializing in helping women over fifty begin a new chapter or a transition in their life and start fresh after a significant life event. Women working with Theresa gain a fresh, informed perspective and activate new beginnings with increased clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. Theresa recently launched her coaching business to help women overcome dysfunctional patterns/habits and manage their emotions to create more joy, excitement, and fulfillment in their life. She believes everything a woman needs to succeed is within her. As a coach, she provides support, inspiration, and encouragement throughout their journey.
For the past twenty years, Theresa has been a stay-at-home mom and a special needs caregiver to her youngest daughter. She raised three beautiful children. Unfortunately, her twenty-one-year-old daughter passed away while away at college. She is a grandmother of two wonderful and energetic grandchildren.
Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, Theresa worked as a Registered Nurse for fifteen years. From the start, Theresa received further training to work with AIDS and Cancer patients. Theresa worked in various fields in nursing. She quickly advanced to the position of Head Nurse while working with new mothers and babies. Later, she earned a certificate in advanced training to work at a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The last field worked in before early retirement was Home Health. Throughout her nursing career, she referred patients and family members to various community and social organizations/programs. Theresa promised to one day join an organization and continue giving back to the community and people in need.
Theresa personally knows the importance of service organizations like Rotary. She is a product of poverty and is aware of the challenges people in these communities face every day. As a child and later as a young mother, Theresa received services from similar programs and charity organizations. She is a passionate believer in charity and giving back.
Her first opportunity to help others was suggested during the Jerry Lewis Telethon, and Theresa, as a young girl, knocked door to door collecting money for MS. Volunteer work is a value her mother introduced at an early age. She volunteered to stock and organize shelves at the food bank for the WIC program during her pre-teen years. Later, she was a candy striper at a large hospital. As an adult, Theresa volunteered her services at the elementary school to help her mother, the school nurse, prepare for the initial health exams. She served at her church teaching catechism to the children. Theresa has donated her services at various practices and events with Special Olympics. Recently, she attended the Gala and Silent Auction for Work Opportunities, an organization that helps adults with special needs obtain employment. On the occasions Theresa declined her time/services, she made contributions.
Theresa is excited about the opportunity to be part of Rotary. Last month Theresa joined other Rotarians walking in the 4th of July Parade. Next month Theresa is looking forward to contributing her time at Octoberfest. Besides her interest in joining Rotary and the opportunity to serve and help those less fortunate, connecting with other like-minded people energizes her. Theresa is also eager to build her leadership skills and become a successful businesswoman and feels Rotary is a great place to start.
New Member Sandi Aikens approved by board and welcomed to Edmonds Rotary Club.
Welcome new member Theresa S-Ibler
