The 7-member Board sets the policy for the county, determining the strategic vision for the county, appoints a county manager, attorney and others to serve the county, adopts ordinances, including zoning, and establishes an annual budget, which includes setting the tax rate and calling bond referendums. Two commissioners are elected from District A, 4 from District B, and 1 at-large. All are elected in partisan elections in even-numbered years and serve staggered 4-year terms.
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Position/philosophy statement
Government works best when it is open to the community and collaborates with constituencies and stakeholders. It must be transparent and accessible to meet community priorities. I have advocated for 2 yrs for FCC transparency and access.
Current Occupation
Sr Financial Consultant
Campaign Phone
336-970-8151
I have a dozen years of town government experience, a long career in financial services, and deep roots within Forsyth County. In Reading, MA, I was on the Select Board-Vice Chair, Finance Committee-Chair & Vice Chair, Zoning Advisory Board-Chair, working on town strategy, budgets, and zoning. I led community outreach on town finance brainstorming and streamlining sessions on zoning regulations. My career focused on finance operations and transformation/change management. I started my career and family in Forsyth County after attending college at University of Pennsylvania. Our careers took us to the Boston area; we moved to Hong Kong, then traveled in the US with Cirque du Soleil before returning to Forsyth County to be with family.
Restoring public trust in the school system is a top priority, as well as ensuring we have affordable housing and safe communities. These factors will build our Forsyth County reputation and attract businesses for economic growth. We must allocate funding to ensure we have robust emergency responses and safe communities. The shortage of affordable housing is a high priority based on Forward 2045. We must work on this complex issue in a county-wide effort to ensure we have enough affordable housing stock available. The County Commissioners need to work collaboratively with the City Council, community, builders, and non-profits to identify the gaps, develop a strategic plan, and create funding to support affordable housing.
We must ensure that the County provides school funding and verify that allocated funds are used as intended. Strong engagement with the entire community, including coordination with local leadership, the School Board, and State Legislature is crucial to solicit and support priorities to drive our future success. Commissioners and BOE need shared strategic priorities. We must ensure public schools are funded appropriately and have the infrastructure needed by students and staff. Specifically, we need to advocate for the State to remove the cap on EC funding, and to increase the formula for funding one Assistant Principal per school. We need equity in the school system and must support early childhood education for school readiness.
Smart economic growth is important to grow county revenue and enhance our community with less impact on homeowners. Economic development relies upon a strong school system to educate citizens and provide a quality workforce, affordable housing stock for workers, and fair wages that support workers and their families. Business growth should fit into the community and fill gaps in the current business environment. Incentives for economic growth must anticipate future needs and create requirements around employment and longevity to ensure the incentives achieve maximum results.
We need to enhance and expand social services to support the community and coordinate with non-profits to ensure we are providing for social services. We should clarify gaps that exist and determine the best way to fill those gaps with services. We need to focus on results to ensure available programs are delivering results and educate the community on what services are available. We need a special focus on programs to prevent youth violence and make sure schools are safe. I would work with public health officials, social workers, and non-profit agencies to identify those needs and develop policies to fill the gaps.
Government is best when it is accessible and responds to the needs of the community. I have attended most Commission meetings since 2023, particularly the budget sessions. We should focus on the largest budget sections and present clear, concise financial data. I advocated for schedule changes for transparency, which resulted in monthly evening meetings in 2026. Some incumbents have lost touch with community needs and current costs; we will benefit from a fresh perspective and new ideas.
My career in finance operations focused on providing clients with strategic and efficiency transformation. I have managed systems upgrades and process changes to provide better service and cost savings. Working across different functions, cultures, and locations to resolve complex issues, I set clear directions forward with flexibility and new perspectives.
My background in local government and my career in finance make me an ideal candidate for Forsyth County Commissioner.
