I am a Democrat running for reelection to Nevada Assembly District 27 in 2026. I served my first term in 2024 and sponsored seven bills, five of which were signed into law. These bills made government more transparent, strengthened protections for survivors of domestic violence, improved public health by expanding rapid testing for at-risk pregnant mothers, reduced redundant academic testing for young students, and began tackling the problem of abandoned vehicles in our neighborhoods. I’m proud of these accomplishments and of the partnerships that made them possible, and I look forward to building on that progress.
Before serving in the Assembly, I served the Northern Nevada community for over 20 years. I lead a local branch of a breast cancer foundation that provided services to uninsured women in our community and was a driving force behind establishing a high school dropout recovery program run by the Nevada National Guard.
In recognition of her leadership in passing Senate Bill 295 (2019) which established the Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy, she was awarded the Nevada State Commendation Medal and was named a finalist for Reno Gazette Journal’s Citizen of the Year award.
My commitment to others is evident in my years of community service. For over 10 years, I was a volunteer ski instructor at Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program; you might have heard me yelling encouragement to her students on the 4 Hill. I was a founding board member of Reno Improv, an organization committed to building an inclusive community and learning communication skills. I served in numerous leadership roles in Toastmasters where members build the skill and confidence to share their stories through public speaking. I serve on the board of the Reno Bike Project. And I also served on the City of Reno Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board. In all of these activities, I have been committed to helping others live their best lives in our community.
I earned an MBA in supply chain management from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.