I’m running for office because I see too many people in our community doing everything right and still falling behind. My family lives that reality. Like so many others, we work hard, juggle responsibilities, and still feel the pressure of rising costs, from housing to childcare to basic needs. I decided to run because I got tired of waiting for someone else to step up. I believe our community deserves leadership that understands these struggles firsthand and is willing to fight to make things better for our neighbors, our children, and the future we’re building together.

My life has always been rooted in community and care. I grew up in Maine, surrounded by a family that valued learning, creativity, and the natural world. Today, my husband and I are raising our three children in Swanville, where we chose to build a life close to nature and close to family. My work—whether in our community’s education, libraries, or now serving families through my church and ministry training—has always centered on helping people, creating connection, and making sure no one feels alone or overlooked. That’s the kind of leadership I bring: grounded, compassionate, and focused on bringing people together to solve real problems.

What drives me is simple: I believe government should be available to actually help people. That means making sure everyone has access to safe housing, food, affordable healthcare, good jobs, and a strong education. It means standing up to growing inequality and making sure working families aren’t left behind while a small number of people hold all the power. It means protecting vulnerable people, listening to our communities and building a society where everyone is safe, seen, and supported. I’m running to bring a new generation of leadership forward—one that leads with empathy, fairness, and a real commitment to community. If you want someone who understands what you’re going through and will work every day to make life better here, I’m asking for your vote.