I was raised in a family of educators, my father a middle school teacher and administrator, and my mother a high school teacher and guidance counselor, in a rural, underserved area. As such, the importance of a good education has been instilled into me since childhood.  I received a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University, and during my undergraduate tenure, spent a year in Japan working for a non-profit educational organization.  I also have an Associate of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Currently, I am working towards a Master of Public Administration from The Evergreen State College.  

I spent several years in banking and finance as a commercial account manager and a mortgage lender.  In these capacities, I was responsible for managing multi-million-dollar accounts and initiating, processing, evaluating and finalizing loans.  I have also worked in higher education managing multiple grants, requiring the maintenance of accurate records and reporting.

I am grateful to have been able to substitute teach at Griffin. I have watched children grow and flourish as they attend Griffin, and I have witnessed first-hand the talent and dedication of Griffin teachers, staff and administration.  

• Pacific Northwest Theater Treasurer

  • Pacific Northwest Theater is a non-profit, educational, community theater company based in Olympia

• Burns Point Water Board

  • Community Utility for Burns Point

• Little Cougars Basketball Coach

  • Basketball league for W. Olympia area youth, grades 3-6

• Daughters of the American Revolution

  • Non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to securing America's future through better education for children

• Trout Unlimited

  • Non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers, and associated upland habitats

• 4-H

  • Through hands-on learning experiences, youth members learn skills they will use throughout their lifetime