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Ms. Uhrmann was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Her compassion and strength was realized
early on, as she possessed a sense of duty to advocate for those less fortunate. Uhrmann believes her sense
of advocacy is a direct extension of her mother and father’s lifelong commitment of fostering upwards of 39
handicapped and abused children.
H U M A N T R E A T M E N T O F A N I M A L S
While attending college, Ms. Uhrmann began volunteering at the Jacksonville Humane Society advocating
against the mistreatment of domestic animals. In August of 1979, Hurricane David took direct aim towards
Mayport Naval Station, causing a mandatory evacuation of everyone on the island, leaving hundreds of
domestic animals behind. Uhrmann was one of seven team members of the hurricane search and rescue
team that transported the abandoned pets to secure facilities. After college, Uhrmann started her own
wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary.
R U R A L S H A R P S & C O N T A M I N A T I O N W A S T E M A N A G E M E N T P R O G R A M
The unintended ill-effects of combining used hypodermic needles, syringes and contaminated materials into
everyday trash never crossed the minds of healthcare professionals in the rural area(s) that Uhrmann lived.
That was until a small child who was scavenging for a toy at a local landfill almost lost her life from stepping
on disposals containing medical sharps dumped from a local dental office. After witnessing several children
– many without shoes – ravaging through the waste, Uhrmann moved to eliminate their exposure to
dangerous contaminants by developing a rural sharps & contamination program. In her proposal to Waste
Management, she agreed to recruit enough doctors, dentists, and veterinarians practicing in the seven
unincorporated areas to participate in the program; making it affordable for the healthcare professional and
financially advantageous for Waste Management. Uhrmann’s efforts resulted in 100% participation
throughout the medical community. The Rural Sharps & Contamination Waste Management Program was
underway within two months, eliminating infectious sharps and contaminates from three landfills.
H E A L T H P L U S
In 1986, Uhrmann began campaigning for another cause; healthcare and screening for the less fortunate.
Uhrmann vied to provide comprehensive medical and dental screening free of charge for the indigent and
elderly. More than 100 healthcare professionals from Gainesville to Jacksonville, which included various
medical specialists, dentists, hospitals and laboratories who offered services such as skin cancer, vision,
glaucoma, hearing, spinal, dental & gum screening, and EKGs, EEGs, pulmonary, cholesterol and blood
tests were performed at no charge. Rotary International jumped right in to help process more than 370
people seeking medical screening during its first year. By the second year the number of healthcare
participants and attendees grew by 25% and by the third year Rotary International offered to co-sponsor the
now annual HealthPlus event. After the fifth year, Rotary International adopted the HealthPlus as one of
their signature community commitment programs.
C H I L D A D V O C A T E
In 1997 Uhrmann joined Florida Governor Lawton Chiles’ Child Abuse Task Force; reviewing and
proposing revisions to domestic violence and child abuse shelter intake policy and procedures. Uhrmann
left that post when she relocated to Beaufort, South Carolina where she worked as an outreach field
coordinator for high risk children. Since Beaufort is known for its military establishments, being located in
close proximity to the U.S. Marine Corps Parris Island, the U.S. Naval Hospital and the Marine Corps Air
Station, this was Uhrmann’s first introduction to the daunting challenges of military life.
A L L V E T E R A N S M E M O R I A L
It was not until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the onset of the Global War on Terror,
Uhrmann’s sons vie for a BSA Eagle Scout rank - and at the same time – the need to relocate a historical
War Monument that shifted Uhrmann’s attention to the U.S. Armed Forces. Uhrmann’s sense of patriotic
duty channeled her to not only create a permanent home for the War Monument, but to instill a sense of
patriotism and comradery in her community by seeking support and participation in creating a complex that
would demonstrate unwavering support for those fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, including their family
members. Uhrmann’s goal to build a veterans memorial free of any government funding was met with the
support of 39 community organizations, 49 corporate sponsors and more than 4,000 private donors.
The elements throughout the AVM ceremonial / educational complex were all designed by Ms. Uhrmann.
Together, the park reflects our great nation’s rich history by way of visual denotation which includes, but
not limited to: 1. Medal of Honor architecture, 2. Pentagon of Military Branches, 3. Presidential civil service,
4. Honoring fallen warriors, 5. America’s history of wars 6. Gold Star Families, 7. Dogs and Horses of War,
8. The four consequences of war 9. The importance of faith and prayer, 10. Military children and children
of war, and lastly, 11. Acknowledging and honoring honorable service.
M O R R I S C O U N T Y C A R E S
During the planning and construction stages of the AVM, Uhrmann expanded her non-profit by adding a
service division called Morris County Cares; Serving those who Serve; fulfilling personal requests from U.S.
Armed Forces warriors fighting overseas. MCC quickly expanded its mission when called upon to support
and facilitate the United States’ bridging efforts with Iraqi people.
Morris County Cares has provided more than 2,000 personal requests, 1,200 fulfillments to include clothing
& school supplies for orphan children, medical supplies for wounded warriors and Iraqi civilians, 700
blankets to Afghanistan, 1,200 lbs candy, 800 Beanie Babies, and ongoing homeland support efforts.
In the fall of 2010, MCC also deployed Operation Helping Homeless Heroes / Helping Homeless Hounds;
assembling and delivering more than 10,000 severe weather backpacks to homeless veterans and shelters.
Uhrmann is married and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, pets and world travel.