County
Montgomery
Occupation
Parent
Education
BS Biology, Cornell University- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Pathology, SUNY Stony Brook. MBA, Cornell University- Johnson School of Management
Qualifications
Scientist, former business person and mom of a child with disabilities
The affordability crisis is the most pressing issue for residents of my district. Approximately 25% of families struggle to cover their monthly bills. This is especially pronounced among young families and the elderly. There are fewer good paying full-time jobs with benefits available and we need to support legislation in PA that strengthens unions that provide these jobs. We need to increase the minimum wage because so many are working multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. We have to find ways to keep Pennsylvanians on affordable health care plans in the face of $1.5 Trillion in federal medicare/medicaid cuts and the loss of ACA subsidies. Utility bills must be lowered through sound energy policy and rebates for low income families.
Pennsylvanians are increasingly utilizing Voter Services offices to “vote early in person by mail-in ballot”. Many voters are confused thinking they can vote early without a mail-in ballot as other states allow. I support allowing a period of early voting at Voter Services offices prior to Election Day. Current law does not allow for the counting of mail-in ballots until Election Day leading to delayed election results and accusations of fraud. I support allowing mail-in ballots to be counted prior to Election Day.
When our state budget is not passed on time, Pennsylvanians suffer. For example, state funding for public schools, Intermediate Units and counties is held up by a late budget but those entities must continue to spend money to deliver services. Therefore they may be forced to take loans until the state budget passes. The costs of those loans is paid for with cuts to programs. I would support legislation that would continue the prior year's spending so the services could still be provided when a new budget isn't passed.
Pennsylvania is lacking in legislation that protects customers from increased electric bills because of high demand at data centers or that ensures that our water and land will be used wisely. This should change. I support state legislation that requiring that data centers be self-powered by clean energy sources and that ensures residential customers will not see price increases or black/brown outs due to the demands of data centers. The state should work hand in hand with municipalities to ensure data centers meet local zoning requirements. For example, they can be a resource for suggested standards in zoning regulations and can help municipalities pay for expensive litigation if corporations challenge zoning requirements.
County
Montgomery
Occupation
State Representative
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey
Qualifications
I have deep roots in our community as a local leader, businesswoman and state representative with 30+ years of private-sector experience. I’ve delivered results through service on our school board, local hospital board and civic organizations, always fighting for taxpayers, families and seniors.
The biggest concerns I hear are the rising costs of living, including energy, housing, groceries, and taxes. Families should not have to choose between paying bills and planning for the future. In Harrisburg, I’ve supported responsible budgets, opposed broad-based tax increases, and helped eliminate regulations that would have driven up energy costs. I’ve also worked to deliver funding for open space preservation, roads, schools, first responders, and community improvements without shifting more burden onto taxpayers. We need policies that grow jobs and make Pennsylvania more affordable.
Pennsylvanians deserve elections that are accessible, secure, and trusted. I support commonsense voter ID requirements, with clear standards and safeguards so every eligible voter can participate while every legal vote is protected. Voter ID is widely supported because it helps strengthen confidence in our elections. At the same time, we should continue improving ballot processing, training for poll workers, and communication with voters so our election system is efficient, fair, and transparent from start to finish.
Pennsylvania’s budget process should be transparent, disciplined, and completed on time. Taxpayers deserve to know their money is being spent wisely, and every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar not available for classrooms, public safety, senior care, roads, or essential services. With reports showing welfare fraud rising sharply, increasing by 165% last year, Harrisburg should strengthen oversight, modernize fraud detection, and enforce accountability across state programs. We should pass timely, responsible budgets that protect core services, respect taxpayers, and crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse.
While I recognize that data centers can bring good-paying jobs and economic opportunity, they also impact our water, energy, and land use. Because of this, I believe municipalities should retain the final say through local planning and zoning. The state can provide general guardrails, but it should not override local communities. I can support data center growth when it is paired with responsible infrastructure planning, localized energy generation where appropriate, and protections so existing residents and businesses do not bear any added costs.
