June 2024 marked 20 wonderful years in Laradise. I moved to the Equality State to work as a historian at the Wyoming Territorial Prison SHS. I am an adaptable Air Force "brat" from a little bit of everywhere. I feel in love with Wyoming when I found my home in Laramie in 2004. I moved north of town, into Albany County, in 2018.

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As a non-profit leader and economic developer, I have a desire to build an Equality State where all our hard working residents have the opportunity to thrive. My passion, empathy and 20 years of experience in grassroots community development have taught me to serve with humility and civility. Nothing happens outside of trusting relationships, common goals and collaborations.

As Director of Laramie Main Street, I work to build a vibrant downtown by engaging the community, supporting locally owned businesses, and leveraging our cultural assets.

As a current member of Wyoming's House of Representatives, I have championed funding for affordable housing, education and the conservation of our natural resources. I will continue to support policies to diversify our economy and preserve individual freedoms.

In my free time I enjoy kayaking, hiking, dog training, photography and the challenge of gardening at 7,220 feet!

I am passionate about addressing affordable housing, diversifying our economy and preserving individual freedoms. As a legislator serving on the Appropriations committee, one of my biggest responsibilities is developing the budget. I will continue to make smart investments through the budget and craft laws that support strong families, good schools and safe communities. We need to invest in ourselves so Wyoming is a place where our children have opportunities to work and raise the next generation.

When the legislature tries to devise a “one size fits all” statewide policy, we often miss the mark. While it is appropriate to have uniform standards for education, healthcare, and safe roads, state lawmakers should not override solutions that have been developed and vetted by community members. Government closest to the people is most responsive, and understanding, of local needs.

We all have a shared responsibility to work hard together and play our part. This includes knowing when to step in and help, and when to butt out and trust local leaders.

The state should remove regulations that hinder the delivery of essential services while investing in private-public partnerships to stimulate the market in responding to these needs. Where the private businesses might struggle with lack of financial resources, the state can offer grants and low interest loans. The state should support an economy that provides opportunities for hard working Wyomingites to get ahead. We should invest in education that will prepare our kids for good paying jobs and provide basic services, like affordable healthcare, to improve quality of life.

Compromise, civility and respect for the person, outside of their politics, is key to getting anything done. For the benefit of the people of Wyoming, I set aside my personal feelings and preconceived notions and happily work with anyone who is interested in improving the lives of our residents.

Government has a responsibility to protect our environment and natural resources while supporting economic diversification. Balanced zoning and industrial siting should ensure all of Wyoming’s communities have access to clean water, wildlife and healthy public lands. A balanced approach to development is transparent, proactive and collaborative around the shared goals of industry and community.