had a dream; a vision that would redefine the American Circus
She saw a circus that celebrated the talent, skill, and dedication of individual performers rather than the three ring spectacle of the past.
Moreover, she saw a school that would inspire and train those performers to excellence.
As an accomplished juggler, able to pass ten clubs, Judy knew excellence.
Throughout her careen spanning the 1960-80s, she appeared a Carnegie Hall, on Sesame Street, on the Mike Douglas Show, and with the Pickle Family Circus
She was also the first and only female president of the International Jugglers' Association
In 1984, Judy's dream reached new heights when she, along with Wendy Parkman, co-founded the San Francisco School for Circus Arts
Now San Francisco Circus Center, this institute is a driving force of the New American Circus training its students in clowning, aerial work, acrobatics, and more through its professional and recreational programs
Suddenly, in 1989, Judy's dreams were pulled back to reality as she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The illness progressed quickly, remover her ability to perform and disabling her to the point of quadriplegia by 2004
In spite of the effects of this devastating disease, Judy has persevered and remained an inspiration to the students of the Circus Center