Elected Experience:  Councilmember, City of Vancouver 2014 - Present

Other Professional Experience:   Clark County Treasurer's Office, Vancouver Public Schools, Family- Community Resource Center's Director of Strategic Partnerships; Fort Vancouver National Trust, Senior Director of Development; Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center, Director; Share, Director of Family Shelters

Education:  Master of Public Administration, Portland State University; Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, WSU- Pullman; Graduate Battle Ground High School with Honors

Community Service:  Columbia Credit Union, Board of Directors Vice President; Council for the Homeless, Board Member; Southwest Washington Clean Air Agency, Board Member; Vancouver Firemen's Pension Board; Vancouver's Downtown Association, Board Member

Statement: I am honored to be your Vancouver City Councilmember. I actively work to defend and improve our quality of life by effectively managing our budget so we can keep our community safe; create living wage jobs through diversified economic development; maintain city streets, parks and services; and proactively deal with crime, parking, and traffic. Much has been accomplished in my first-term in office and there is more work to be done:

#1. Economic development. I support policies that invigorate private investment and create jobs like the waterfront development that will bring more than $1.3 billion in private redevelopment to our city. #2. Public Safety. I will work to add police officers to investigate property crimes, enforce traffic laws, and stop drug and gang activities. #3. Affordable Housing. I am a champion for seniors and our most vulnerable. I will work to ensure our affordable housing fund is spent wisely and provides shelter for those in greatest need. #4. Transportation. I support infrastructure investments so every citizen can safely and efficiently commute by car, bus, bike or foot.

I commit to this and more! I would be honored to continue this work on your behalf. I ask for your vote.