About

I knew from a young age that public service was my passion. From holding my parents’ hands as they voted, to volunteering with my synagogue, to spending time with afterschool programs, I learned early the importance of showing up for my community.

That passion for civic engagement led me to The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs, where I completed both my undergraduate and graduate education. After graduation I worked in the private sector as a human resources specialist, where I helped develop programming and advocated for employees at Fortune 500 companies to receive better working conditions, especially employees with disabilities. My education helped me to serve local and national nonprofit organizations. I have volunteered with Moderation Management, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by excessive alcohol consumption. I also served on the Board of Highland Youth Garden, a community garden on the Hilltop, and worked for YWCA Columbus, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through social justice, education, and housing. Later, working in government taught me that public service has the power to make people’s lives better, but it also showed me how bureaucracy can make it harder for people to get the help they need. That experience continues to guide my work every day at the Statehouse: cutting through red tape, listening to the people I serve, and turning their concerns into action.

Living in the Hilltop with my husband, our two dogs, and our chickens, this district is incredibly important to me. Our most vulnerable neighbors deserve a State Representative who leads with kindness, understanding, and shared lived experience. They deserve someone who listens with empathy, advocates fiercely, and delivers real results.

As State Representative, I am committed to continuing to bring much-needed resources back to the Westside and fighting for the people, and neighborhoods, that too often get overlooked by government. My experience in harm reduction, mental health, workforce advocacy, and public service allows me to lead with empathy and understanding, while also bringing the knowledge and determination needed to deliver for our community.

This work is personal to me because this community is my home. I am proud to serve the Westside, and I will continue working every day to make sure our neighbors are heard, respected, and represented.