Background
For 17 years, my husband, Mark, and I have made Upper Arlington our home. Coming to central Ohio to attend Otterbein College, we saw that this region of the state offered the best career opportunities, and we discovered that Upper Arlington offered the quality of life we wanted for raising a family.
Today, Mark and I have three children and soon will be empty-nesters. Evan is a junior at Denison University; Lauren, a freshman at Ball State University; and Luke, a junior at Upper Arlington High School. It has been a wonderful experience viewing Upper Arlington from the vantage point of a parent. Now that our children are nearly grown, I am ready to serve our community as a member of the Upper Arlington City Council.
I am a long-time community volunteer and citizen advocate and bring a wealth of community service experience to this elected position.
- I served on school levies since moving into the district in 1992 and co- chaired the successful 2007 school levy campaign.
- I held numerous PTO leadership positions.
- I served as an Upper Arlington Booster Club officer.
- I organized the Windermere Gymnasium Initiative.
- I was involved with the Windermere Elementary Intergenerational Arts and Learning Space committee.
- I currently serve on the Youth Council at First Community Church, and have served on other church councils, as well.
- I also participate in the School District’s Revenue Review Committee as we look at the State’s school funding proposal and find the best revenue stream for our schools.
My career is focused on leadership, as well.
- I am a Leadership Development Consultant with the Franklin University Leadership Center, implementing leadership training programs for corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations throughout central Ohio.
- I served as Account Executive with Pierce Communications, where I planned public information campaigns.
- As a recent Leadership UA graduate and Art of Hosting participant, I continue to be involved in critical discussions about issues facing our community.
I have gained important skills through my life experiences.
- I have refined my skills in fostering open dialogue.
- I have professional expertise in cultivating effective communication
- I have experienced the value of making significant decisions only after all voices are heard and valued.
I am committed and ready to serve the citizens of Upper Arlington on City Council.
