Who I Am

I am a mom of three girls, two of whom are enrolled in the Oregon City School District and have disabilities (or superpowers as we call them in our house).

I am a wife to an amazing man who is a nurse at Providence Willamette Falls here in Oregon City and a medic in the Oregon National Guard.

I am a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star on that deployment.

I am passionate and care deeply, not just for my family, but for my community.

I believe that all children should feel safe and welcome in their schools and community and deserve a high-quality education. Showing up for our students is more important now than it has ever been, and that is why I am answering the call.

If elected, I will support our students, staff members, and families develop and maintain policies to ensure our kids succeed. Fiscal responsibility is important, and I will support responsible budgeting and ensure open and transparent communication with our constituents.

I want to serve our community, show up for our students, and cultivate a culture where students can thrive.

Education:

George Fox University- Bachelor’s of Art in History
Western Seminary- Master’s of Divinity

Work Experience:

Youth Director
Youth Pastor
Stay at home parent
Combat medic

Volunteer Work:

Parent volunteer at Redland Elementary School
Oregon City Soccer Club assistant coach for 3rd and 4th grade
Oregon City Soccer Club head coach for 1st grade
Youth volunteer

Education/Work Experience /Volunteer Work

Goals

1) Safe and welcoming schools- every student and staff member has a right to feel safe and welcomed in their schools. When students and staff have welcoming spaces, they thrive, which helps our community thrive.

2) Community engagement- when forming policy, I believe it is important to hear from the people that the policies will affect, which is why I am committed to engaging students, staff, and parents, when forming policy.

3) Career & college readiness- every student deserves an opportunity to a quality education that will help them explore their passions, sharpen their readiness for after graduation, and guide them towards a career that they will love and thrive in.

4) Honest and transparent communication- I believe in authenticity and integrity. I will be open and honest about decisions and policies being made for our district and encourage our community members to do the same.