What I Want You to Know: Our communities are in crisis.

Our governing systems are failing. You see it every day all around us—people addicted to fentanyl and other drugs; neighbors, friends, and family struggling with health issues; housing shortages; and food costs rising to the point where many must sacrifice just to feed themselves. These issues are only getting worse.

Meanwhile, our elected officials are fighting over issues that don’t matter to the people who are struggling to get by.

Why I’m Running: I'm running because it’s time for people with real, professional experience in dealing with these challenges to make decisions about how our state spends money, debates tough issues, and, most importantly, puts an end to divisiveness. The crisis is real, and we need real solutions.

Why Me: I was an emergency room physician. I’ve seen the crisis firsthand—mental health struggles, addiction, and the overwhelming costs of treatment. I’m also a lawyer and a trained mediator, equipped to bring balance and emotional maturity to complex situations. I know how to build bridges between East and West, between the far left and the far right. As a mother who has felt the devastation of losing a loved one to suicide, I understand these issues deeply. I have lived in rural and urban communities, graduated from a small-town high school and worked in urban areas including Chicago and Spokane. I understand both.

I will bring this experience to the state level as a decision-maker.

What I Will Do as Your State Representative: Addressing these crises requires strong leadership and a steady temperament. We need someone who has seen people at their worst and knows how to bridge divides—whether between East and West or between political extremes. I will work hard to develop community partnerships and invest in our region.

I’m here to end the fighting and focus on healing.

What does a Representative do?

1. Representation: Legislators represent the interests of their constituents, who are the people who live in their voting districts. Legislators listen to their concerns and may work to address these concerns by proposing legislation.
2. Creating and Amending Laws: Legislators introduce, debate, and vote on bills that can become state laws. The legislature may also amend or repeal existing laws.
3. Budgeting: Legislators are responsible for enacting the budget for our state, which involves allocating funds to various state agencies and programs. 
4. Oversight: Through a form of checks and balances, the state legislature oversees the state executive branch (including the actions of the Governor's office and state agencies), to ensure that laws are being implemented correctly and efficiently. Oversight over the executive branch may include holding investigations and hearings.