Biographical Information
Born: December 2, 1983 in Lansing
Marital Status: Single
Education: Lansing Everett High School, HS Diploma; Central Michigan University, BS, Political Science; Western Michigan University, MPA, Public Administration; University of Michigan, New Leadership Academy Fellowship
Employment/Military Record: Office of State Representative Joan Bauer (D-Lansing), Michigan College Access Network
Community Activities: Capital Area United Way (Board member), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Delta Tau Omega Chapter -- Lansing, MI); Michigan League of Conservation Voters (former Board member); Greater Lansing Food Board (former Board member); and a member of the Ingham County Democratic Party, Lansing Branch of the NAACP
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
House Minority Caucus Chair (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House Minority Caucus Chair (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House (11/15/2018 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: Ingham County Board of Commissioners, 2013 - 2018
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 21st District 2022
General Vote:
68,534 of 113,679 (60%)
Primary Vote:
28,218 of 28,218 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Michigan Retailers Association;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan House 68th District 2020
General Vote:
33,760 of 44,474 (75%)
Primary Vote:
14,686 of 14,686 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 68th District 2018
General Vote:
26,664 of 35,598 (74%)
Primary Vote:
7,910 of 13,691 (57%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Association for Justice, AFL-CIO, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan
Michigan House 68th District Special Election (November 6, 2018)
General Vote:
26,891 of 35,291 (76%)
Primary Vote:
7,986 of 13,622 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
