Cheyenne, Wyoming. I was born in Wheatland and have lived in Cheyenne since i was two weeks old.

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I am a lifelong Wyomingite, born in Wheatland and raised in Cheyenne. My career is defined by executive leadership and community advocacy. As CEO of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and founder of Black Dog Animal Rescue, I have managed large-scale operations, balanced complex budgets, and built statewide coalitions. I hold a Master’s in Nonprofit Management (MNM) and am a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA).

My civic dedication runs deep. Appointed by Governor Gordon to the Wyoming State Board of Veterinary Medicine, I have worked directly on statewide regulatory oversight. My leadership as past chair of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network and Leadership Cheyenne, combined with my experience in Leadership Wyoming, gives me deep insights into our local communities. I have a proven track record of bringing people together to achieve meaningful results, and I am ready to bring that transparent, fiscally responsible leadership to the Wyoming Legislature to serve Cheyenne.

Wyoming’s greatest challenge and opportunity lie in securing a vibrant future for our young people and creating communities where every family can thrive. True long-term fiscal stability doesn't just come from balancing budgets; it comes from investing in our people. Currently, we face the critical challenge of retaining our youth, who too often leave the state in search of better housing options, accessible healthcare, and diverse professional paths.

By shifting our focus toward sustainable community development, we can turn these challenges into monumental opportunities. As a legislator, I will bring my executive experience in building broad coalitions to advocate for public policies that strengthen local infrastructure, protect our unique quality of life, and ensure our public services are dependably funded. By prioritizing the well-being of our citizens and empowering our youth to build their lives right here, we will create a more resilient, prosperous Wyoming for all.

To ensure healthcare stability, the Legislature must prioritize a pro-people framework that leverages every available funding source. I support utilizing the proposed healthcare perpetuity fund to secure predictable, long-term investments in our medical infrastructure. We must take immediate action to protect our vulnerable communities, putting people first by directly addressing the devastating closures of rural hospitals and the critical lack of maternal healthcare and labor and delivery centers across the state.  

Furthermore, we need to direct robust state funding straight to hospitals to keep their doors open. The Legislature must also work closely with insurance providers to ensure equal coverage and access to hospital-based surgeries, ensuring patients aren't penalized for needing hospital care over an ambulatory surgery center. By stabilizing funding, we can ensure every Wyomingite has access to the care they deserve.

I do not support the sale or transfer of public lands. Our public lands are Wyoming’s greatest legacy, and responsibly managing them is critical to protecting our wildlife, preserving our heritage, and maintaining our thriving outdoor recreation and tourism industries. To ensure these lands are managed in the best interest of Wyomingites, the state must prioritize collaborative stewardship over privatization.

A specific, proven policy initiative I will continue to champion is the robust allocation of state funds—matched with federal infrastructure grants—specifically dedicated to wildlife crossing corridors and game fence construction. Projects like these directly protect migration routes, significantly reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions, and keep our ecosystems intact. By actively supporting these targeted conservation investments, the Legislature can practically safeguard our natural resources while keeping public lands open, accessible, and safe for all.

I do not support further property tax reductions. While relief for struggling homeowners is important, we must recognize that Wyoming taxes directly fund the essential public services our communities rely on. Past state analysis highlights that the average Wyoming resident receives upwards of $13,000 per year in public benefits and services—far exceeding what the typical household pays in taxes. Further eroding this revenue stream threatens the very fabric of our communities.

Instead of cutting resources, our focus must be on maximizing these investments to support our people where they need it most. We must protect this revenue to ensure our aging population has the ability to age with dignity at home, access critical healthcare, and secure dependable support for their daily needs. By maintaining strong public funding, we can stabilize our local emergency services, senior centers, and care networks, keeping Wyoming a safe, supportive place to live for a lifetime.

The Legislature’s role in economic development must be pro-people and rooted in meaningful collaboration. State entities like the Wyoming Business Council should serve as supportive partners, working hand-in-hand with our municipalities rather than imposing top-down mandates. The state’s role is to provide a helpful framework, robust resources, and guidance tied directly to the unique benchmarks and goals identified by individual communities themselves, ensuring we protect the distinct character that makes our towns special.

Instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, we must utilize state infrastructure and workforce training funds to invest heavily in human capital—supporting homegrown entrepreneurs, improving child care access, and building attainable housing. By empowering local leaders to guide their own economic futures, we can create an environment where young people choose to build their lives right here, strengthening Wyoming from the ground up.

Wyoming’s system for monitoring campaign finance requires meaningful reform to ensure absolute transparency and protect the integrity of our elections. My chief concern centers on the rise of independent expenditures by third-party organizations. Currently, hidden contributions—such as paid political door-knockers and dark-money operations—influence our local races without their expenses ever appearing on a candidate's individual filing. Voters have a right to know exactly who is funding the messages hitting their doorsteps.

To restore trust, all contributions to PACs and candidates must be clearly, promptly, and transparently reported to the public. Furthermore, the Legislature should implement strict limits on both monetary and in-kind contributions coming from out-of-state entities. Wyoming elections should be decided by Wyoming citizens, and our campaign finance laws must evolve to prevent outside interests from drowning out local voices.