Where were you born and raised? I was born in New York City. I was raised in Mount Kisco, New York; a village of approximately 12,000 people located an hour north of the city. My father was an oral surgeon and my mother a pediatric nurse. Both were active volunteers in our community.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I grew up with a strong connection to the medical community. My first volunteer role was in our local community hospital. I made the decision to become an Occupational Therapist when I was in high school. I believe that to serve in health care is both a calling and a privilege. I have been fortunate to have served the community of southeast Wisconsin for over 40 years.
What is your formal education? I received my undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. I interned in adolescent and adult mental health as well as pediatric rehabilitation. It was my mental health internship that brought me to Wisconsin. My graduate degree is in Administrative Leadership and Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. I was granted an honorary Nursing Degree by the Columbia College of Nursing.
Tell us about your family? Scot and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this September. His mother, sister and brother-in-law all live here in Mequon. I am the oldest of three children. My sister’s family live in New Hampshire and my brother’s family live in New York.
How do you spend your time now that you are retired? Scot and I both love to travel, visiting over 30 countries, and have been fortunate in the many adventures that we have experienced. Scot is a beekeeper, as many of you know, and has engaged me in his hobby! That in conjunction with my love of gardening has brought us to a shared interest in pollinator and nature activities. I love to cook and have subscribed to a community-based organic farm in Plymouth for a number of years.
I have been an active community volunteer since I was 14. It has been both an evolving and continuous part of my life. In retirement my volunteer activities have brought me closer to our community. I am honored to be a member of the Boards of Directors for the Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation and the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Services Department.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I grew up with a strong connection to the medical community. My first volunteer role was in our local community hospital. I made the decision to become an Occupational Therapist when I was in high school. I believe that to serve in health care is both a calling and a privilege. I have been fortunate to have served the community of southeast Wisconsin for over 40 years.
What is your formal education? I received my undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. I interned in adolescent and adult mental health as well as pediatric rehabilitation. It was my mental health internship that brought me to Wisconsin. My graduate degree is in Administrative Leadership and Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. I was granted an honorary Nursing Degree by the Columbia College of Nursing.
Tell us about your family? Scot and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this September. His mother, sister and brother-in-law all live here in Mequon. I am the oldest of three children. My sister’s family live in New Hampshire and my brother’s family live in New York.
How do you spend your time now that you are retired? Scot and I both love to travel, visiting over 30 countries, and have been fortunate in the many adventures that we have experienced. Scot is a beekeeper, as many of you know, and has engaged me in his hobby! That in conjunction with my love of gardening has brought us to a shared interest in pollinator and nature activities. I love to cook and have subscribed to a community-based organic farm in Plymouth for a number of years.
I have been an active community volunteer since I was 14. It has been both an evolving and continuous part of my life. In retirement my volunteer activities have brought me closer to our community. I am honored to be a member of the Boards of Directors for the Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation and the Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Lynn and Scot Streeter