Biographical Information
Born: August 18, 1977 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Matthew
Children: Abigail and Elliott
Education: Northville High School 1991-1995, James Madison College at Michigan State University 1995-1999 BA: Social Relations, additional major: psychology; Wayne State University Law School 1999-2002 Juris Doctor
Employment/Military Record: Intake attorney at Goodman Acker, majority of career practiced both Plaintiff and Defense workers' compensation and personal injury/insurance litigation
Community Activities: Michigan Association for Justice, State Bar of Michigan, American Association of University Women, Women's Lawyers Association of Michigan, League of Women's Voters - Oakland, Sandy Hook Promise - Promise Leader
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Novi City Council member, November 2017-2020; Committees: Community Recreation Center Steering Committee; Commission Interview Committee; Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Grant Citizen Advisory Committee; SEMCOG (alternate); Youth Council (alternate); previously on Capital Improvement Program
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 21st District 2024
General Vote:
26,866 of 48,397 (55%)
Primary Vote:
8,211 of 8,211 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (general);
EMILY's List;
Michigan Laborers' District Council;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general);
Michigan Realtors (primary);
Small Business Association of Michigan (general)
Michigan House 21st District 2022
General Vote:
22,670 of 40,172 (56%)
Primary Vote:
8,258 of 8,258 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan House 38th District 2020
General Vote:
31,217 of 60,480 (51%)
Primary Vote:
7,051 of 13,958 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 38th District 2018
General Vote:
21,886 of 45,460 (48%)
Primary Vote:
5,238 of 10,730 (48%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Association for Justice, AFL-CIO, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan
Political Activities: Serving on Michigan Municipal League Legislative Policy Committee for Municipal Services and Elections; Member: Novi and other local democratic clubs; member and former legal advisor to Indivisible Michigan; District 11/Indivisible Michigan
