Currently holds the office of Missouri House of Representatives - District 12 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives - District 12 in 2024 Missouri General Election.
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Get StartedI grew up in a military family. My father and nine of my aunts and uncles are all prior or retired military, so I know from firsthand experience that Missouri’s V.A. Hospitals are chronically under-supported and systemically backlogged. I have seen how long it takes for our veterans to receive the proper medical treatment, emotional support, and mental health services they deserve. With the added stressors of the COVID-19 global health crisis, these issues in our V.A. Healthcare systems have only been exacerbated. I am committed to crafting and championing legislation that supports those who have pledged their service in defense of our freedoms. Learn more
As a mom of three and a product of public education in New Orleans, LA, I know firsthand the power of a good education and caring teachers. Missouri currently ranks 49th in the nation in public school funding, yet our public education system is under attack. I will endeavor to ensure Missouri public education is fully funded so our teachers can teach and our children can access the quality learning they all deserve. Learn more
I am also the proud mom of a student who needed the support of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) throughout most of their K-12 learning, so I understand the unique challenges facing families of students who require special services. Thankfully, my child’s story was a success, but too many others are fraught with heartbreaking and improvable challenges. I will hold leaders accountable for providing accessible educational opportunities for students with special needs and adequate support for their advocates. Learn more
Even in a system that makes it harder for marginalized constituents to choose their representatives, a single vote can make all the difference. Every voter deserves an election process that is legal, fair, and just. I will work to break down the barriers between voters and their right to participate in our democracy by supporting legislation that expands access to the polls in all communities. Learn more
My family’s military background taught me a lot about being a dutiful, law-abiding citizen, including what it means to responsibly own and operate legal firearms pursuant to our 2nd Amendment rights. I will defend safe, lawful gun ownership while working to prevent hazardous, irresponsible, or illegal weapon possession and use. We must protect our constitutional rights while also protecting our kids from senseless gun violence or accidents. Learn more
To create true liberty, individuals must have the autonomy to make healthcare choices for themselves and their families. This includes decisions about reproduction and gender expression, which should be made in private or with healthcare professionals and not in legislative sessions. I will protect our liberty by opposing legislation that seeks to override these personal health choices. Learn more
On behalf of the workforce, unions have long fought for and successfully secured improvements in working conditions that protect employees and their families from harmful employer practices. These collective bargaining achievements have made work a safer place to be for everyone, regardless of their union status. I stand with unions and will not support any bills that aim to make Missouri a Right to Work state or restrict the collective bargaining that protects us all. Learn more
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