Biographical Information

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Mike
Children: Elise
Education: Bachelor's degree in sociology from Kalamazoo College; graduate of Michigan Political Leadership Program
Employment/Military Record: Former district director for Sen. Mark Schauer; former analyst for House Health Policy Committee, 2002-06.
Community Activities: Created the Calhoun County Youth Council; board president of the Calhoun Health Plan; member of the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council; member of the Junior League of Battle Creek; chair of the Junior League of Battle Creek's Nutrition Project; board member of the United Way of Greater Battle Creek; chair of the United Way Strong and Successful Families and Children Solutions Team; board member of the Urban League of Battle Creek; vice-chair of the Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation; past four-term chair of neighborhood association.

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 62nd District 2012
General Vote: 21,129 of 36,640 (57%)
Primary Vote: 3,309 of 3,309 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 62nd District 2010
General Vote: 14,187 of 25,907 (54%)
Primary Vote: 2,682 of 2,682 (100%)

Michigan House 62nd District 2008
General Vote: 25,011 of 40,430 (61%)
Primary Vote: 3,553 of 5,220 (68%)
Campaign Finance Reports