Biographical Information
Born: September 7, 1977 in Valparaiso, Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Education: Bachelor of Social Work, Ferris State University
Employment/Military Record: Professional writer/editor, social worker, former news editor
Community Activities: AAUW, One Billion Rising Traverse City (co-founder), Leadership Grand Traverse Spring class of 2014, Conflict Resolution Services volunteer mediator, TCAPS volunteer (Blair and Traverse Heights Elementary)
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
House Majority Assistant Floor Leader (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 103rd District 2024
General Vote:
33,662 of 64,622 (52%)
Primary Vote:
13,724 of 13,724 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
EMILY's List;
Michigan Laborers' District Council;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general);
We the People Action Fund (general)
Michigan House 103rd District 2022
General Vote:
27,805 of 55,790 (49%)
Primary Vote:
13,366 of 15,716 (85%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC (primary);
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (primary);
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan House 104th District 2016
General Vote:
21,864 of 50,598 (43%)
Primary Vote:
3,584 of 4,502 (79%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 104th District 2014
General Vote:
15,317 of 32,711 (46%)
Primary Vote:
3,139 of 3,806 (82%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 104th District 2012
General Vote:
20,049 of 46,091 (43%)
Primary Vote:
1,833 of 2,983 (61%)
Campaign Finance Reports
