Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Mike
Children: Elise
Education: Bachelor's degree in sociology from Kalamazoo College; graduate of Michigan Political Leadership Program
Employment/Military Record: Former district director for Sen. Mark Schauer; former analyst for House Health Policy Committee, 2002-06.
Community Activities: Created the Calhoun County Youth Council; board president of the Calhoun Health Plan; member of the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council; member of the Junior League of Battle Creek; chair of the Junior League of Battle Creek's Nutrition Project; board member of the United Way of Greater Battle Creek; chair of the United Way Strong and Successful Families and Children Solutions Team; board member of the Urban League of Battle Creek; vice-chair of the Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation; past four-term chair of neighborhood association.