As a Southern California native, I am a proud product of our public schools. I met my husband, also a Southern California native, after college while I was working in Washington, D.C. and he was in the military in Maryland. After his military service ended, we were fortunate to be able to move back to California to raise our family and send our children to Carlsbad’s amazing public schools.

Public service has always been part of my life. It instills in me a deep sense of connection with our community and my faith. Currently, I serve on three Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) boards, sit on a Public Art Subcommittee for the City of Carlsbad, and lead a group of students at my church. This work provides me with opportunities to learn, teach, grow and develop meaningful relationships all over Carlsbad.

My two oldest children recently graduated from CUSD schools, and I have one child still here in middle school. I have always enjoyed being an active volunteer at our schools and in our classrooms. Over the last few years, I began to understand the important roles and responsibilities of our school board, from the policies it produces to how it interacts with the community and ensures that our students receive an excellent education.

I am asking for your vote so that I can continue serving our community in ways that will bring about a better future for our children.