I have lived in Midtown Tucson since 1988 . I act with strongly held values of community and community advocacy. I participate in neighborhood associations, volunteer with non-profits, and for 35 years taught mathematics learners at all levels.

I taught for over 35 years in Southern Arizona, the last 23.5 at the East Campus of Pima Community College. I was a Union Member for all of those years (Arizona Education Association, TEA and PCCEA) and I believe that union values are family values!

I helped organize and fight against unhealthy, commercial rezoning efforts in my neighborhood. I am a street representative for my neighborhood association and its President for the last 4 years.

I have volunteered at all of the schools my children attended; teaching the 4th graders how to knit during their Arizona History Month; organizing golf tournaments and fundraising events for Rincon/University Marching Band; and leading Family Math Nights at schools throughout the city.

I was on the Board of LPGA Amateurs, running events and playing lots of golf.

I advocate for persons experiencing homelessness and I supported their needs by cooking delicious and healthy meals for the women at Sister Jose Women’s Center every other week for more than four years. I am a Big Sister with BigBrothersBigSisters of Southern Arizona.

I was elected to the Pima Community College Board of Governors from District 2 in November 2023. I served as Chair of the Board from January 2023 through December 2024. In this capacity, I travel to Washington DC to talk with our elected officials and to Phoenix to advocate for the educational needs of our citizens.

When elected to your Ward 6 City Council seat, I will actively support and effectively work to assure that residents’ voices and concerns are listened to and acted upon to promote a healthy and vibrant city for us all. I will work to improve the Council’s organizational resilience and discipline resulting in increased transparency and trustworthiness.

I am an educator, parent, and advocate for our community. Teaching has always been my passion and I will focus my strengths, experience, time, and effort on ensuring the City of Tucson’s long-term growth and success.