About

D aughter of a diplomat, Vivian spent a good part of her youth living in Canada and Europe. She earned her BA plus Standard Secondary Teaching Credentials at Fresno State University. Later she earned an MBA at Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. Vivian has taught public speaking and other subjects at a variety of educational institutions, including: New Mexico State University, College of Santa Fe, University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College. She has taught a variety of students, including prison inmates. Vivian has spoken at various clubs, conventions, and conferences and conducted training for a variety of organizations in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Puerto Rico. Vivian has demonstrated a life-long commitment to giving back to the community where she has lived. Her volunteer duties have included: working on a suicide prevention line, working for the Animal Humane Society, organizing a major marathon, president of a Toastmasters club, teaching English as a second language to refugees, etc.