Westlake for WCSD At Large F

My passion for education began when I was a young child, before my family and I relocated to Reno, Nevada in 1989. I attended Roger Corbett, Vaughn Middle School, Wooster High School, TMCC & UNR. I'm a first-generation college graduate with three degrees. My deep passion, commitment, loyalty, and dedication to my community have been at the forefront of my career, volunteer work, philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Together we can lift our schools up by having meaningful discussions on what isn't working. I've been a champion of parents, students and teachers for the past four years. I also have two boys in the district. 

My vision includes consistent input from our community along with parental rights being restored, thriving students, and successful schools with teachers who focus on students' educational outcomes. Nevada and WCSD continue ranking low in test scores, enrolment rates, and graduation rates. That problem will only bleed into our future within our community. My advocacy is the front-line for parents, students, and teachers. I hope to earn your vote for this fundamental, important, leadership position. It truly takes a village to raise a child.

• Education: BA & MA, Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Reno & AA in Arts, Truckee Madows Community College
• Appointed by 3 State of Nevada Governors-Served/Serving 4 State of Nevada Government Boards  
• Government Boards Past: Appointed By: State of Nevada, Governor Brian Sandoval for Nevada Commission for Women (2015-2019) Helped Pass NRS 2331
• Government Boards Present: Appointed by Former State of Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak and current State of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, Commission for the State of Nevada: Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board, The State Bar of Nevada Board Fee Disputes Committee, Reno & Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Facility Administrators (2020 to Current)
• 25yr Healthcare Career 
• Business Owner & Founder  
• Leader in global nonprofits
• 17 Pageant Title Holder, City, State & Nationals (Miss Jr. America, Miss America, Ms. United States, Miss Cinderella, Miss USA, Miss International, Mrs. International, Mrs. Woman of Achievement, Ms. Woman of Achievement)
• 5 Career Awards for Employee of the Month & Outstanding Work (EDAWN Recepiant)
• Awarded Grad Student of the Criminal Justice Department during completion of master's degree (2019)
• Author-Memoir (2026)
• Single Boy Mom, 1st & 10th Graders in WCSD 

This is only a small story about me and my many accomplishments. I'm not a hurry up and wait kind of person. I'm a let's get things done kind of person. It's time to help our parents, teachers and students as they pave the way for the future of our community, starting with education.