Biographical Information

Born: June 2, 1964 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Mark
Children: Maggie, Luke, Grace
Education: Fellowship, Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University 2006; Master's degree coursework in Education, Wheelock College 1987; B.S., Education , Miami University 1982-1986;
Employment/Military Record: Partner, Strategic Five Business Solutions 2003-present; Director of Investor Relations, Blackford Capital 2013-2014; Knowledge Management Group, VP Business Development 2002-2003, Oakwood Worldwide, Global Director of Strategic Alliances, 1991-2001. Kindergarten teacher, 1987 - 1990.
Community Activities: President's Volunteer Service Gold Award honoree, Points of Light Foundation; President-elect, Clarkston Area Optimists, 2017 - present; President, Clarkston Junior High PTA, 2018; Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Prek -K teacher, 2002 - present; Clarkston Coalition for Youth board, 2014; Clarkston Community Schools Distinguished Service Award, 2011; Clarkston PTA Distinguished Service award, 2010; 17 elected PTA unit board leadership roles, 1999 - present; Michigan PTA state board legislative representative 2009 - 2011; Academic Boosters of Clarkston founder, 2002.
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 43rd District 2020
General Vote: 33,405 of 56,001 (59%)
Primary Vote: 12,494 of 12,494 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 43rd District 2018
General Vote: 24,061 of 42,570 (56%)
Primary Vote: 5,572 of 12,456 (44%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Freedom Network, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber, Citizens for Traditional Values

Michigan House 43rd District 2014
Primary Vote: 2,846 of 9,846 (28%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement)

Political Activities: Director, Women Officials Network 2017-present; Independence Township Audit Advisory committee 2016 -present, Elections committee 2012 - present, Parks Recreation and Seniors committee 2017 - present, Lake Oakland Lake Improvement Board 2012 - present, Human Resources committee 2013 -2015; Hunting Boundary Map committee 2016 - present; No Spice/K2 Clarkston founder 2012; MPLP Alumni Advisory board 2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2014; advocate testimony in state legislature for education and youth wellness issues, 2003, 2007, 2012.