I was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1978. I have lived most of my life in Hamilton County.
I have always challenged the status quo. I believe we need to reevaluate how the office is administered and question state laws that overcharge the public. I believe we need to address the pay inequity between the elected official and the clerks serving the public day to day.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Master of Education from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. I have been speaking and studying Spanish since I was fourteen. I have the ability to teach Spanish, and well as to read and write. I was in the Democratic Primary for Congress in 2016 and Hamilton County Mayor in 2018. I ran for Chattanooga Mayor in 2021. In 2022, i would have been the Democratic Nominee for County Clerk, but not for the TNDP in their bogus bonna fide rules and had me removed. I have always been a voice for the working class. I have overcome personal loss. I have lost the ability to walk normally and I can no longer drive. I overcame the odds to get back on the ballot. I am currently a hotel night Auditor. Hotel collect state, city, and county taxes from all the travelers. I believe county offices should serve the public and and not unfairly charge them. Cost of living ratio is out of our favor by design.
I’ve lived in Hamilton County for over 20 years, and this is truly home. It’s where my husband and I built our life and raised our family. I’ve stayed active in the community through service on boards and volunteering with many organizations. I care deeply about the people who live here. Hamilton County isn’t a talking point for me. It’s where I’ve put in the time, built relationships, and stayed invested.
The greatest challenge I anticipate if elected is balancing growing public expectations with fiscal responsibility. People want government services to be faster, easier, and more convenient, with online options, shorter wait times, and a smoother experience.
At the same time, the County Clerk’s Office handles money, records, and legal documents, which means accuracy, accountability, and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars must always come first.
If elected, I will focus on practical improvements that make service better for citizens while keeping the office efficient, responsible, and committed to doing things the right way. People deserve good service, and they also deserve to know their government is being responsible.
What sets me apart is that I have done this job at every level. I started as a line clerk and, over the past 19 years, worked my way up to Chief Deputy and Accountant. That means I didn’t just walk into a leadership role; I learned this office from the ground up. That experience has given me a ground-level understanding of the office, from helping customers at the counter to managing operations and finances behind the scenes.
I know where processes work, where frustrations happen, and where practical improvements can be made. I also understand the importance of accuracy, accountability, and good stewardship when handling public money and official records.
Just as important, I believe leadership is about how you treat people. I respect the employees who keep the office running, and I understand the citizens we serve. I know this office, I know this community, and I am prepared to lead on day one.
