City Council requires collaboration with community partners, staff, and fellow council members. Over the last four years, we’ve built for the next generation, invested in a safer community, made our town more connected, planned instead of reacted, and grew the economy while protecting our foundation.

Civic Engagement & Transparency

• Representation on Brookings Health System Board of Directors & National League of Cities committees: University Committees, Small Towns Council, and Federal Economic Development Policy Advocacy

• Created and hold positions with Students’ Association & Brookings Regional Humane Society

• Hosted in- person and virtual community office hours

• Assisted in execution of Speakers Bureau for staff and council to speak at social service organizations

• Participated at booths at local events and gatherings such as the Farmer’s Market and Downtown @ Sundown

• Participated in radio and local news highlights and interviews

• Set a record number of quorum notices 2 years in a row with fellow councilmembers to attend community events

• Created engaging social media videos on upcoming projects or ways to participate with and contact City Council

• Community budget presentations

• Engage Brookings app launch

Growth Mindset

• Development of the Marketplace with Target, Aldi, and Kwik Star

• Support through transition of economic development partners merger - Brookings Regional Growth Alliance

• Streamlined development review process with Development Review Team

• Agreements with Solventum and Bel Brands to encourage expansion

• Completion of I-29 Interchange

• Continued capital-improvement projects such as University Boulevard, 22nd Ave reconstruction, stormwater infrastructure

• Downtown Master Plan passage and implementation with facade and safety grants, long term land use, revitalization

Housing, Mental Health & Basic Needs

• Continued financial support of local nonprofits for affordable housing access such as ICAP, Habitat for Humanity, etc.)

• Passage of City/County Housing Study with housing metrics hit & exceeded in the past years

• Workforce Housing projects - Branch Creek, Houses on 15th

• TIF usage for workforce housing

• Childcare financial investment to Brookings Childcare Collaborative

• Mental Health Coalition representation

Public Safety

• Fire Training Tower completion

• Public Safety Facility continued work

• Groundbreaking of Fire Main Station

• Supported shift to community policing and expansion of Community Service Unit

My public service doesn’t stop with City Council - I believe all elected officials have a personal responsibility to volunteer in their community to ensure responsiveness to the public and increase transparency.

Check out some leadership roles I’ve held!

• Brookings Backpack Project Board of Directors Chair

• BATA Board Member

• City of Brookings Disability Awareness Committee Chair, Vice Chair

• Chamber Ambassador

• Chamber Public Affairs Committee Member

• BCYMP Marketing & Fundraising Committee member

• Brookings Council of Nonprofits member

• Brookings Area Crime Stoppers Secretary

• Habitat for Humanity Build Volunteer

• Brookings Disrupt HR Sponsorship & Marketing Chair

• Citizens First Responder Academy Participate

• United Nations Association of the USA Youth Advocate

My midwest work ethic shines through in my resume - check out some industries and roles I’ve held.

• Current occupation: Executive Director at emergency shelter & crisis hotline nonprofit

• SDSU Graduate - Apparel Merchandising B.S. with minors with Event & Facilities Administration, Marketing, Leadership

• Parking Services Ambassador for Athletic Events

• Retail Assistant @ local downtown shop

• Communications & Membership Director at regional nonprofits

• Owner of personal styling business

Sure, I work a lot - but I love to enjoy so many other things our community offers. Check out some fun facts:

• Cat mom to a special needs senior cat (but love all animals)

• Bunnies are my lucky charm - go Jacks!

• White Belt in JuJistu (just started!)

• Learning how to swim thanks to fellow Councilmember Specker

• Avid coffee & matcha drinker at local shops

• Heavy supporter of downtown shops, thrift stores, and new large retail (you’ll see me shopping somewhere every Saturday morning)