I was born and raised in nearby Washington, Missouri.  My father works in a small Missouri based manufacturing company and my mother is a public school teacher - most of her career as a special education teacher.

I attended the public school system and graduated in the top of my class. My hard work academically was rewarded with a scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U) where I was one of a handful of women to graduate in Computer Science.  I moved to Chicago and went to work as a computer programmer.  I worked for companies in marketing and later in the new private space launch industry.

My real passion in life is helping people.  I decided that I wanted to go back to school and will soon have my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Not-For-Profit and Public Management.  My time is spent working with high school kids learning the skills to present their ideas, negotiate with others and come to consensus.  We have a lot of "kids" in Jeff City who could certainly use these skills!  I also volunteer my time with a food pantry serving the underprivileged in our area.  Many think there aren't struggling people in District 110 - I can confirm people need help everywhere and many just aren't getting it.  Helping people and running non-profit organizations is a natural match for public office.  That's why I'm here!

I have a sister who works in accounting and two step-sisters. One is an event planner at a hotel in the city and the other is a lawyer in Kansas City. My step brother just graduated from UMSL in the spring of 2025. My step-dad runs a technology company in St. Louis. Family is the bedrock of my life.

My friends and family know me as an honest, hardworking person with a keen talent for finding the best solutions to problems.  We are SORELY missing those skills in Jeff City.  I want to represent you and your views - you matter to me!