For the last few weeks, as my 36-year chapter in television drew to a close, I’ve been moved by the warmth and kindness you’ve all shared. Amid the well-wishes, one question has been asked countless times: ‘So, what’s next?’ I’ve been looking forward to the day I could finally share the answer with you.

That day is today.

Next week, I will begin a new journey as a Senior External Engagement Representative with PG&E.

I know that title might not be as immediately familiar as ‘Chief Meteorologist,’ but for me, it represents a profound and intentional shift. For decades, my job was, almost by definition, ‘broadcasting’ – talking at a community through a camera lens. It was a role I cherished, but I felt a growing desire to change the direction of that dialogue, to talk with people, to listen, and to be more present in the community I love so deeply. The title itself, ‘External Engagement Representative,’ speaks directly to that aspiration.

This isn’t a departure from a life of service, but an evolution of it. For years, you placed your trust in me to deliver a reliable forecast. Now, I hope to channel that same commitment into a new form of advocacy, helping to facilitate the vital conversation about the energy that powers our homes, businesses, and future on the Central Coast and elsewhere in California. The message of reliable, clean and affordable energy resonates with me. The kind of energy that helps battle climate change. The message of safety inside a culture of care for customers and all the staff is exciting to join. After a career defined by journalistic neutrality, the opportunity to advocate for something I believe is essential and important is a new and exciting challenge.

The personal reasons for this change were the biggest drivers. As I’ve mentioned before, I longed for a schedule that allows me to participate more fully in the rhythm of life—to be present for my kids, to join friends for a trivia night, to simply be part of the community events that make this place so special. This new role, I hope, offers the structure for that more intentional, experience-based life.

I step into this new chapter with my eyes wide open. I’m trading a field where I was a 36-year veteran for an industry where I am very much the novice. There is a new mountain to climb, a great deal to learn, and I do so with immense humility and excitement.

I cannot thank you enough for the trust and connection you’ve given me over my television career. My deepest hope is that this is not the end of our conversation, but simply a change in its format. I’ll continue to share my journey, my thoughts, and my experiences here on this blog and my other social channels.

The end of one thing is always the beginning of another. I couldn’t be more grateful for what has been, or more energized for what’s next.

Thank you for being part of it all.