Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Weston
Occupation: Assistant Principal, Special Education Teacher
Child(ren): Emma, Sarah
Education: Florida International University, BS, magna cum laude, Emotionally Handicapped Education, 1994; Nova Southeastern University, MS, Emotional Disturbance Education, Certification in Educational Leadership, 1997; Florida School Board Association, Certified Board Member, 2006
Born: August 27, 1972
Moved to Florida: 1976
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: bike riding, circuit training, reading

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2020, reelected subsequently

Other Public Services

Broward County School Board, member, 2004-2020
Weston City Commissioner, 2000-2004

Affiliations

Broward County Climate Change Task Force
Broward County Comprehensive School Health Advisory Committee, Vice Chair
Children's Services Council of Broward County Special Needs Advisory Coalition, Chair
Department of Juvenile Justice Judicial 17th Circuit Advisory Board
Children's Services Council of Broward County, former Chair

Highlights

Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention FISPY Humanitarian Award, 2018
Broward County Young Democrats Bob Gross Young Democrat of the Year, 2012
League of Women Voters of Florida, Up and Coming Future Leader and Young Elected to Watch, 2012
Florida School Counselor Association Advocate of the Year, 2009
American Women's Business Association Award, School Board Member of the Year, 2007
Broward Young Democrats' Trailblazer of the Year, 2004