I have worked in education for over a decade. My breadth of experience includes program development and implementation, policy and procedure development, budget management, industry outreach, dual credit articulation and Running Start support with area school districts, internship development, and faculty support and supervision. In addition to my administrative duties at Renton Technical College, I have also taught as an adjunct professor. Because of my background in technology and education, I am particularly interested in supporting women and students of color in the Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) disciplines.

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Prior to my work in higher education, I was an organizer for the statewide Simple Majority for Schools initiative. The initiative lowered the school levy passage requirement from a 60% super majority down to a 50% plus one simple majority. Instead of having to spend time and money on major levy campaigns, districts are now able to focus on the important stuff: educating students.

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In addition to my professional experience, I have also volunteered for several organizations and boards in Renton. Most notably I was the Vice-President of the New Horizon School Board, which provides a personalized learning environment essential for students with learning disabilities, attention deficits, and other learning differences. I was also President of the Renton Historical Society, which is the oversight, policy-making, and fundraising body for the Renton History Museum.