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PROFILE

About Me 

​I have a proven track record of integrity, accountability and leadership.  For 26 years, I have been a public servant, educator and community advocate, working to recognize and develop resources to southeast Michigan communities including Redford, Westland, Garden City, Livonia and Dearborn Heights.  I have worked tirelessly bridging local  government and civic engagement through communication opportunities.  I have continued to address public safety and promote local ordinances, programs and outreach to my constituents.

Candidate for Michigan State Representative

History

2011 - Elected to the Dearborn Heights City Council. 
 
  • Works to increase communication opportunities to the residents by offering weekly office hours
  • Bringing the Michigan Community Conversation to the voters
  • Guests on the Garden City Community Chat Live each week.
  • Sponsored legislation which supported public safety including the Vicious Dog Ordinance, Tethering-Ban and Fracking Ordinance.
  • Works to develop and bring education programs and outreach to all residents.

Service

  • Livonia YMCA Board of Directors
  • American Red Cross Board
  • Mayor of Ft. Ord (Army) installation and received National Honor Society's Comunity Award
  • Volunteers as driver for Meals on Wheels
  • Teaches weekly mission class to grade school students
  • Directs a children's choir
  • Member of Michigan Militar Moms
  • Member of Kiwanis and the Kiwanis K-Kids Adviser (service club)
  • Commissioner for Dearborn Heights Beautiful Commission (formerly)
  • Developed  and implemented Stronger Families, Stronger Community Campaign
  • President of Golfview Manor Civic Association (GMCA)
  • Coordinator of Neighborhood Watch Program for GMCA
  • Serves on the Disability Commission
  • Servies on the Commission on Aging
  • Serves on the Greater Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee.
  • Member of the following Southeast Council of Government Task Forces; Local Revenue, Redevelopment of Business Corridors, Green Infrastructure and the Legislative Platform Task Force.
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