She is a passionate and visionary advocate for Winnipeg’s social service sector, especially in her work to improve the quality of life of seniors and the disabled, and has impacted the development of social policies at the local, national and international levels. She has also led many community support organizations including the Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg, the Age and Opportunity Centre Inc. and the Klinic Community Health Centre. She is a member of the Canadian Association on Gerontology and past president of the National Advisory Council on Aging, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (Manitoba Chapter) and the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba. She was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 1995. She continues her advocacy work as a consultant and advisor on disability issues.
