In Touch, Trichotillomania Learning Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Helen's years of service to women with trichotillomania brings women in need from all over the globe. Her dedication to the Trichotillomania Learning Center extends her further as a resource to the community. She donates her time and services to the group, and contributes to the organization's newsletter. In all her contributions, Helen highlights the importance of finding resources that respect and honor a woman's personal battles with "trich." In "Healing Hands," Helen writes, "I believe that anything done with determination gives us the strength to prevail over any circumstance in life. One of the greatest gifts I receive in my profession is seeing a woman who has struggled with hair-loss - whether it is hereditary or random - wear her new head of hair with a new sense of confidence, heightened self-esteem, and a newfound sense of hope for healing herself.

National Cosmetology Association
Helen instructs and educates members of the National Cosmetology Association on the importance of understanding the unique position of women with hair-loss. Helen says, "A good hair-replacement specialist will have a keen understanding of varying degrees of hair-loss, be knowledgeable and well-trained in a variety of hair-replacement methods, and offer in-depth and private consultations to discuss this information with clients."

Women's Health Resource Center,
San Francisco, CA
Helen donates her time to the "Women with Hair Loss Group," a support group dedicated to providing women with assistance in managing their hair loss concerns. As a featured speaker in the group's workshop, Helen brings her personal and professional experience to women like herself.

San Leandro Chamber of Commerce
A mainstay in South San Leandro, Klassic's International's community involvement means supporting district development, Bay Area programs for San Leandro residents, and business growth. With these ideas in mind, Helen is regularly involved in chamber activities. A special guest of the Mayor of San Leandro at the State of the City Address, she remains closely linked with city events and its effects on the community at large.

Daraja Project, Hayward, CA
The Daraja Project is "a set of steps, stepping stones, or a stairway to success in college, designed to help African-American students build a storehouse of knowledge for success on campus and in the business community." Identified as a member of the community who has demonstrated an interest in improving the success rate of African-American college students, Helen is committed to the success of young men and women of all walks of life, and remains a supporter of this organization by volunteering her expertise as a mentor in the areas of entrepreneurship, personal achievement and self-reliance.

Boys and Girls Club of America
In her work everyday, Helen makes it clear that she is especially partial to young people in need. Her work with youth extends to the San Leandro, CA chapter of the Boys and Girls Club, where her donations of services helped the organization raise over $80,000 in support of its programs for young people.

University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Recognized as an expert in her field, Helen continues giving a voice to women's hair loss issues by contributing her time, venue, and expertise in the hairweaving industry to a student feature on hair loss.