Training and Experience
State Representative, Ohio HD27, 2023-2024 and 2025-2026; Nurse Researcher, TriHealth, 2016-present; Adjunct Instructor, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 2007-present; Adjunct Instructor, Mount St Joseph University.
Volunteer/Community Service
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with ProKids; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Participant Advisory Council (RPAC) member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honors Society, Beta Iota Board of Directors.
Our government is best when all voices are heard and all citizens have the ability to have their vote counted. The changes I would make surround increasing the ease and accessibility of voting while maintaining the strong integrity of our elections. I would advocate for consistent early-voting hours statewide, I would support a permanent absentee ballot option so that folks with disabilities who always vote by mail have their ballots mailed automatically. I would extend the deadline for ballots postmarked by Election Day so voters aren't silenced because of the mail service times. I would make sure that secure ballot drop boxes are available throughout counties. Finally, I would advocate for an independent redistricting commission that would draw district maps to improve accountability.
I support tax reforms that make the system fair, invest in long-term growth and stability for Ohio, and reduce the tax burden on working families. Since I've been in the legislature, the state has reduced the number of income tax brackets and lowered top rates. While this approach helps the highest earners, it causes Ohio to increasingly depend on sales tax which is more burdensome to working families. I'd advocate for a more progressive income tax that maintains or reduces rates for low and middle-income families. I would institute circuit breaker programs and targeted property tax relief to seniors and low-income homeowners. Finally I'd address corporate tax loopholes that allow tax breaks without producing jobs; and I'd require stronger accountability for these incentives.
This is a real concern for many Ohioans in District 27 and the cost to Ohio families related to healthcare, housing, groceries, utilities, and property tax are real. I introduced legislation to decrease the cost of prescription drugs (HB448 and HB263), increase access to affordable healthcare (HB508), and decrease cost of childcare for families with medically complex children (HB141). I cosponsored bills to address raising property taxes (HB156) and medical debt (HB257). I've supported utility price reform and passed the requirement to refund certain utility payments. I voted for budget items that support affordable housing construction and expand childcare assistance. All of these work toward Ohio being a place where families can live, work, raise a family, and retire with dignity.
Public education is one of the most important investments we make in our community and our state's future. I strongly support the state paying its fair share for public education. I have voted consistently for implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan with updated inputs. When the state doesn't pay its fair share, the burden is shifted to local communities to make up the difference and this is the largest driver of property tax increases. In addition to fully funding schools, I believe we need to support educators and staff with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and respect their knowledge and expertise. I have voted to support and expand career tech education programs throughout the state and have voted to increase state investment in public universities
We can promote civility and bipartisanship through structural reforms and everyday choices. Most of the work at the statehouse is not inherently partisan. I have consistently worked on bipartisan legislation and make this choice because I see that legislation is stronger when multiple perspectives come together. Structurally, we could require this good policy making by forming bipartisan workgroups on legislation. Outside of the legislature, civility improves when people feel heard. I hold numerous town halls and community forums to hear from constituents. Finally, we need competitive fair districts where voters feel their vote matters. By promoting fair representation, bipartisan collaboration, and respectful dialogue we can move toward a more productive political climate in Ohio.
