Elected Experience: None

Other Professional Experience: Caseworker, Congressman McCloskey; Field Organizer, Jolene Unsoeld For Congress; Executive Director, Washington Conservation Voters; Development Director, Audubon Society; Field Representative, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington; Co-Director, Power Past Coal Campaign, Climate Solutions; Telcordia Technologies, Junior Program Manager; City of Seattle, Seattle Public Utilities, Planning Assistant; Full-time mom

Education: Indiana University, BA Political Science/ Telecommunications, Cum Laude

Community Service: Co-Chair, Olympia Parks/ Sidewalks 2004 campaign; Roosevelt PTA President and classroom volunteer; Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member; Solid Ground, Board and Capital Campaign Member; Win With Women, Board Member; Volunteer, Noel House Homeless Overflow Shelter and Thurston Nicaraguan Sister County

Statement: A progressive organizer for 25 years and mother of two, I’m excited about the opportunity to represent you.

I will advocate for a family-friendly economy, sustainable environment, women’s reproductive choice, a safety-net for those in need, and protecting rights of our state employees. I will work for responsible gun policies, equality for all, and full funding for public schools. Endorsed: Lummi Councilmember Jay Julius, Governor Gregoire; Former Lands Commissioner Jennifer Belcher; County Commissioner Sandra Romero; Senator Karen Fraser; Representative Sam Hunt; Washington Education Association PAC; Washington Federation State Employees; Women’s Political Caucus; Washington Conservation Voters, and more.