About Me
I am a lifelong Kirkwood resident, and my three children are 3rd generation Kirkwood students. My personal experiences in this district and the impact they had on me are exactly why I wanted to raise my family here. It was in my art class at Keysor Elementary where I learned how much I loved to be creative. It was in my 6th grade drama class at NKMS where I discovered my passion for theater. It was in my years at KHS, participating in clubs like Youth in Government, The AIDS Project, and Student Council, that I realized how rewarding it is to be a community leader and to help shape our world.
After high school, I attended the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri – St. Louis where I lived on campus and engaged in my college community. I performed in UMSL’s school plays, wrote for the student newspaper, and achieved leadership roles within my sorority.
College is also where I met my husband. After knowing each other for only a few weeks, I confessed to him that any serious relationship with me would require us to live in my beloved hometown. In 2008 that dream became a reality when we bought an “as is” ranch home in Kirkwood, hoping to have it livable by our wedding the following year. We spent years rehabbing that house ourselves, with the help of friends and family.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mass Communications, I embarked on a career in marketing. My work as a marketing director and brand manager has taken me to multiple industries including public works and infrastructure, agriculture, and even local craft beer. These roles have given me a lot of experience in deeply evaluating existing programs for opportunities, creative problem solving, and successfully working with diverse people and groups.
When I stepped back from my career to focus on my family and community, I devoted much of my time to the Kirkwood School District. I volunteered as PTO President for KECC and communications support for the Prop S and Prop R campaigns. I am also proud to have been a participant in the District’s community focus groups during the development of the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. Not only did I share my perspectives on our priorities, but I heard feedback from other community members. I value listening and community engagement as a part of leading district oversight – it’s essential.
My history of leadership, community involvement, professional experience, and loyalty to Kirkwood Schools position me to advocate and lead on behalf of our district. I am both energized and grateful for this opportunity.
