Training and Experience
I’m a proud graduate of Perrysburg High School ‘23. After graduating, I worked as an assistant veterinary technician. I decided to further my education at the University of Toledo in Legal and Paralegal Studies (pre-law).
Volunteer/Community Service
I am proud to have engaged in local activism with Youth Advocates for Change and March for our Lives. My work in both organizations enabled me to advocate for causes I am passionate about.
I am a proud supporter of public education. I want to ensure that our teachers and school system receive the funding that they deserve to provide the high-quality education Ohioans deserve. I believe that we should be investing in public work projects to create more good-paying union jobs and improve the everyday lives of Ohioans. Voters made their choice clear. They are in support of abortion and legalized marijuana. I will do everything in my power to safeguard and respect their wishes. Finally, I will work to protect and preserve the environment for future generations so that our children can enjoy all of the great beauty Ohio has to offer.
Voting is one of the most important rights and privileges we have. I want to ensure that every Ohioan has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Therefore, I believe that Election Day should become a recognized holiday. Our legislature should also work to make voting more accessible for all citizens in the state. Our judges should be as nonpartisan as possible. Therefore, party affiliations should not be listed for judicial candidates. Finally, I trust and respect Ohioans to make the right decision with their vote. As a result, I did not support the attempt to alter the threshold to 60% for constitutional amendments.
The government should begin by investing in various projects designed to help make improvements to our state. Public works projects such as building a direct route from Toledo to Columbus, parks, playgrounds, etc will help provide good-paying, union jobs to the state. The government should also work to provide tax incentives to attract more economic opportunities. I also believe partnering our local educational institutions with prospective companies to supply high-quality workers will help with this. It will also enable us to keep more Ohioans in the state rather than leaving elsewhere.
I am a proud supporter of public education. Every Ohioan deserves access to a high-quality education. All public schools should be provided with the necessary funding to sustain a quality education and experience for all students and families. Teachers are a vital component in this. To attract the best possible educators for our children, I would like to see additional funding to ensure they are paid what they deserve. With the rising costs of tuition in higher education, I believe the state should assist in promoting and supporting our state’s trade schools and community colleges.
The state and local governments should work together to come to a consensus on issues. When this is not possible, I believe that the judicial system should serve as a neutral arbitrator.
Every American should have the right to affordable and accessible healthcare. Unfortunately, the private healthcare industry has shown they will always put profit above people. Ohioans deserve better. I support the creation of a public option so families can choose what is best for them. This also allows for competition to incentivize lower healthcare and prescription costs.
Protecting and preserving our environment should be a top priority for the state. We have a responsibility to respect the ecosystems that we share with other animals and organisms. I believe in expanding protections and investing in programs that will help keep natural water clean, land healthy, and air safe. Quick solutions like fracking under state parks are not a sustainable long-term solution to our energy needs. Clean energy should be a primary focus in ensuring we move toward a better world for future generations.
The government has the responsibility to ensure that all Americans are protected against unlawful discrimination.
Training and Experience
Current State Senator, Mother, Wife, Small Business Owner, Attorney. Former State Representative and Bowling Green City Council member.
Volunteer/Community Service
Member of Bowling Green Kiwanis
As a state legislator, my priorities have been traveling throughout the 2nd Senate District, talking with constituents and working on issues that matter most to them, such as increasing access to mental healthcare and addiction services, cutting taxes for all Ohioans, and creating an environment that allows small businesses to thrive and grow.
Ohioans deserve to know on Election Day that their vote is being counted and counted correctly. We need to continue working to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. I authored language to implement strong photo ID requirements in order to vote, but there is more to do. I am working on a variety of initiatives to continue the progress we've made so that we can make sure only those persons legally allowed to vote are voting in our elections.
In this General Assembly, the legislature passed an operating budget with historic tax cuts, especially for small businesses, reducing their tax tax burden and allowing them to thrive and prosper. We need to continue to cut taxes and red tape in order to unleash innovation in our state.
Every child in Ohio deserves access to a quality education that best serves their needs. As public leaders, we must understand that children learn in many different ways. The state should balance standards that ensure opportunities for all with ensuring local communities can determine the best manner to educate children in their individual districts.
Our educational system must be focused on training the next generation of workers. Many young people succeed by earning a four year degree. But there are also many opportunities for those who want to pursue the trades or other career paths.
I come from a local government background. I understand the importance of home rule, while recognizing that sometimes it is necessary to create statewide consistency to better serve Ohio citizens.
Access to quality healthcare has been a priority of mine since joining the legislature. Greater access to healthcare drives better outcomes for all Ohioans. In the legislature, I have taken a leading role in sponsoring or co-sponsoring legislation to expand access to mental health resources, telepsychology, telemedicine and teledentistry, as well as workforce initiatives to expand access to care through license reciprocity and creating new licensed mental health professionals in our state.
Lake Erie is one of Ohio's greatest resources. We need to bring people together to find long-term solutions to protect and preserve Ohio's waterways for generations to come. I've strongly advocated for the successful H2Ohio program, but we need to continue working with the scientific community and farmers to find real solutions. I also serve as a Lake Erie Commissioner and as a Council of State Governments Great Lakes Legislative Caucus Executive Committee member, where I work together with leaders in other states that border the Great Lakes and Canada to improve water quality.
One of the most important roles of government is to protect its citizens. Ohio has anti-discrimination laws in place, which are enforced by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The government should strive to protect the rights of all its citizens.
