Born: December 26, 1964 in Moline, Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa
Employment/Military Record: Development director, Dahlem Conservancy, 2009-present; Regional Development coordinator, The Salvation Army, 2009; Area executive director, American Cancer Society, 2003-2008; marketing coordinator, Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation, 1999-2003; executive staff, Irish Hills Girl Scout Council, 1995-1999; client advocate, AWARE Inc, 1999
Community Activities: Board member, The Center for Family Health; board member, AWARE Inc; board member, Jackson Symphony Orchestra; board member, Jackson Symphony Orchestra Guild; Sojourner Truth Award 2004, Jackson Club National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Inc; Susan B. Anthony Award 2004, Jackson Women's History Council
Religion: Methodist