I am a mother, a business owner and an involved member of the Blaine community.
In addition to serving on the Blaine City Council, I substitute teach for both Centennial and Spring Lake Park School districts. Nothing beats the joy of being in my own children's classrooms. With 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, I've built two businesses from the ground up. That journey has been my life's work, and its given me a deep understanding of the responsibility that comes with providing livelihoods for more then 300 Minnesotans. My career has been defined by leadership, resilience and unwavering faith.
As a family, we are Lakes residents for 18 years and we have five school-age children. Two of our children joined our family through Anoka County foster care. Their lives shape my passion and values as we believe all children deserve safe and loving homes.
Alongside other dedicated parents, in 2022 we launched the Centennial High School Breakfast Club where we feed free breakfast to high school students and offer a biblical message before school on Thursdays. Introducing faith in Jesus Christ one child at a time is our mission. This is the second year of our mission. We feed the bellies and minds to over 150 students each week. I am very proud of the work that we continue to do.
With the future of all children in mind, I actively engage with local elected officials and dedicate my time to a wide range of political campaigns across our community. From gubernatorial races to state Senate and House elections, as well as numerous school board campaigns, it’s been an honor to work alongside—and learn from—some of the most passionate advocates for change I know. Our commitment to advocating for children will never waver.
As for my own family, we love Blaine and hope to call it home for many years to come. It matters deeply to us that our kids feel safe, whether they're riding their bikes through the neighborhood or driving to school. The sense of responsibility fuels my desire to stay involved and speak up on behalf of the community we share. Lets work together to ensure Blaine continues to be a great place to raise a family.