As a proud parent of three third-generation Evanstonians, I feel a deep sense of responsibility for our community's future. I believe a sustainable and outcomes-driven public school system is the cornerstone of building an informed and productive society. Aside from parenting three boys aged 11, 13 and 15, I am a community volunteer, small business owner and corporate executive. My 25 years of experience running operations and finance in people-centered organizations will provide the leadership our District needs to emerge from the current financial crisis with a strong path forward that celebrates our students' achievements and honors the diversity that defines Evanston. 

I have spent over a decade as a parent and volunteer in District 65 and I believe our community can thrive under steady, transparent and honest leadership. During my time as PTA co-president at Dewey School, I launched science fairs and pumpkin sales, and I collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic. In 2017, I passionately campaigned for the referendum to support our District's financial health. In recent years, the school board’s leadership has not given sufficient priority to strengthening the human and financial resources that drive educational outcomes, positive organizational culture and a strong school community.

As an operations and strategy executive, I've helped businesses grow and nurtured talented teams from start-ups to mid-market, high-growth ventures. My passion is developing leaders and creating strong, collaborative teams. My superpower is using agile, data-driven frameworks to drive operational efficiency. I believe that empathy and humanity in leadership fosters a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability. My combined life and professional experience bring a unique and steady perspective to successfully address the challenges ahead in District 65. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Miami University and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.