My life’s work --- expanding equity for marginalized populations of all ages --- has thoroughly prepared me to serve as a School Board member in District 68. As an elementary classroom teacher in under resourced schools, I witnessed first-hand how inequitable funding, resources, and poor leadership can shape the larger community. In 2013, I founded Mission Propelle, one of the state’s largest after-school enrichment providers. Mission Propelle has empowered over 10,000  students to become leaders and fight for gender equity.  I bring the principles that power Mission Propelle to my role as a Gender Justice professor at Roosevelt University. I have served on boards and community organizations with the goal of eliminating the disparities that burden our society, forging new pathways towards equity and justice for women and girls. Every decision I make reflects my core values: equity, inclusivity, and compassion.

My family means everything in the world to me. I will fight to ensure my kids and their peers get an exceptional education. We have a 4 year old son, Grant, and 23 month old daughter, Adira. We are excited to announce our newest addition to the crew, coming in late March 2021, just in time for the election. We live in the Devonshire neighborhood, all of our children will attend Devonshire Elementary starting with Grant in 2022.