A recognized change maker and transformational leader, I have a 10+ year proven track record of positive community impact and building strong collaborations across nonprofit, corporate, civic, regional, and national partners to deliver extraordinary results. 

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With my unique background as a public school English teacher, nonprofit executive, and woman in business, I possess a variety of skills to work successfully with many cross-sector teams, from students to CEO's, and everyone in between.

 

Named the "Spirit of Frisco" by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and "Spirit of Collaboration" by the Junior League of Collin County, I exemplify a true passion for people, their stories, and connecting the dots to solve problems together. I believe relationships are the key to getting things done, and there's always a way to get to "yes."

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As our children are getting older and heading to college, I have the time, energy, and heart for service that is best for Frisco.  I am proud that my innovative community work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, D CEO Magazine, Dallas Morning News, WFAA, KERA, KRLD, Korea Daily News, and multiple Frisco media outlets. But I'm not resting yet; there's too much left to do!

After almost 20 years of living in Frisco as a Chicago transplant, I am thankful to have raised our family in the best place to live, work and play. I believe the biggest challenge Frisco faces is how to curate our city to be the best place to stay.

 

We are at a point in Frisco’s maturation where half of the City Council Top 10 Priorities are now focused on quality of life:

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• Grand Park

• Trail Connectivity and Park Activation

• Tourism and Entertainment

• Downtown 

• Performing Arts Center

 

All of these encompass greater issues that include traffic, infrastructure, density, public safety, and more. This next stage of Frisco’s development and identity will require big-picture thinking, a collaborative “can-do” spirit, and an overall guiding strategy that looks at what is best for Frisco 20 years from now, not just today. With my institutional knowledge and unwavering dedication to creating a well-rounded city, I’m ready to build upon our existing assets and take Frisco to the next level. 

Public service is not about power and position—it’s about the people. Being on the City Council means I work for you, the citizens of Frisco. My commitment is to listen, to care and to help solve the issues that are your pain points. Although I have areas of expertise that I bring to the table, I will be engaging field experts and our talented residents to help inform and make data-driven decisions. This is your city, and I am here to represent you. I am just a phone call and email away!

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As your City Councilwoman, I am committed to shining a spotlight on our multifaceted community, cultivating new leaders, engaging our diverse population, featuring local businesses and working together to meet the challenges ahead.

 

Above all, our people are our most important asset, and to that end, I ask that our residents each find 10 new people this year to get civically involved and registered to vote. Town halls, committees, social media posts and placements on boards are great ways to share your ideas, but ultimately, your vote possesses the most power. We need to exponentially increase voter participation in all the diverse pockets of our city, and that’s going to take an intentional effort by all our residents, one conversation at a time.