Born: October 19, 1981 in Royal Oak
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jason Hamblen
Children: AJ (6) and Andy (3)
Education: James Madison College, Michigan State University, 2000-2003, Bachelor of Arts, International Relations; specializations in Gender Studies and Economic Development. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, 2006-2008. Master of Public Policy.
Employment/Military Record: Ingham County Commissioner, 2018 - present Michigan House Democratic Caucus Social Media Coordinator, September 2021 - February 2022 Michigan State University Standardized Patient (a medical student training program), 2019 - 2021 EduGuide Program Manager, 2013 - 2019 KO13 Consulting Project Manager, 2012 - 2013 Pace and Partners New Media and Public Relations Specialist (fellowship), 2011 - 2012 United Nations Foundation Web Producer, 2010 - 2011 ONE Campaign Online Campaign Coordinator, 2008 - 2010 Education for Peace in Iraq Center Research and Advocacy Fellow, 2007 - 2008; Blog and Social Media Consultant, 2011 - 2013 Michigan Credit Advocate (credit counseling services nonprofit) Director, 2005 - 2012 University of Michigan Nonprofit and Public Management Center Career Counselor, 2006 - 2008 Center for International Policy Director of Operations, 2004 - 2005 Management Options, Inc. and JBC International Office Manager, 2003 - 2004 Mona Shores High School Assistant Debate Coach, 2001 - 2003 Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop Assistant, 2001 - 2003 Lenscrafters Optometric Assistant, 2003 Office of U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi Intern, 2000 - 2001 Ginger Group Spa Front Desk Coordinator, 1999 - 2003 (intermittently, on breaks from school)
Community Activities: Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties (Board Secretary) Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission (Commissioner) Ingham County Women's Commission American Legion Auxiliary (father is a Vietnam Vet) Okemos High School Debate (assistant coach; not currently active) Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (judge; not currently active) Habitat for Humanity (volunteer) Haven House (volunteer, fundraiser)
Religion: Catholic