About Me

I am a lifelong St. Johns resident and grew up in rural Riley Township. I attended Meadowland Preschool, St. Joseph Catholic School from kindergarten through sixth grade, and then finished the remainder of my K-12 education at St. Johns Middle School and St. Johns High School, graduating in 2014.

Educational and Professional Background:

I attended Central Michigan University, where I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in political science and minoring in environmental studies. I was an involved student, serving as a campus tour guide, resident assistant, front desk worker, as well as was involved in the Student Government Association.

I began my professional career in April of 2019 working as a Journal Clerk at the Michigan Senate, putting together the official record of Senate activity and assisting with the flow of activity during session. In August of 2021 I moved over to the Michigan Department of Corrections, where I assisted with legislative affairs. In 2024 I moved back to the Senate and since then have served as a policy advisor. I cover the areas of education, finance, insurance, and consumer protection, analyzing bills, performing research, and providing advice to Senators and staff on those specific areas.

I consider myself a lifelong learner and view education as an important experience in a person's life. In 2025 I completed my Master of Public Administration degree at Grand Valley State University, after four years of participating in the program. Through this degree program, I took courses in school finance, school law, special education law, and public financial administration. These courses have helped to make me a more effective professional and school board member.

Board Service:

I was first appointed to the SJPS Board of Education in May of 2022 when a vacancy took place due a Board member's resignation. At that time myself and three other individuals interviewed with the Board. I was lucky enough to be chosen to fill the vacant seat.

In November 2022 I had to run for election to maintain the seat for the remainder of the four-year term. I ran as a write-in candidate and was elected at the November election, receiving 427 write-in votes.

In the 4.5 years I've served on the Board, I’ve made sure to make productive use of my time, and have sought out opportunities to have a greater impact. I was elected Secretary of the Board unanimously by fellow Board members in 2023 and 2024, and was elected President of the Board unanimously by fellow Board members in 2025 and 2026. I also served on the Board's Policy Committee during the 2023 and 2024 calendar years. 

In my free time I enjoy running, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.