a legacy of service
Growing up, my family didn’t just encourage civic engagement, they expected it. My parents instilled in me, my brother, and my sister the importance of staying informed, speaking up, and giving our time and energy to the causes we believed in.
My mom, in particular, led by example. Whether she was serving as PTA president or volunteering on citizen advisory boards in our hometown, she showed us that public service happens at every level, and that every voice matters.
Running for office here in Cary is my way of continuing that legacy. This community is my adopted hometown, and I’m committed to serving it with the same spirit of dedication and care that my parents modeled for me.
for cary's future
My husband Greg and I have a bustling home that includes our four kids in Cary public schools, two dogs, two gerbils, and three frogs! As a mother, I am often thinking about the future. Not just for my own children, but for every family in our town.
One moment that inspired me to run for office came when I spoke out against a proposal to develop Lake Crabtree. Like so many families, we treasure that park. I told local decision makers: “My children do not want to inherit an entertainment center. They deserve to have a park - with trees and trails - where they can someday bring their own children.”
That experience reinforced for me that the choices we make today directly shape the community our children will live in tomorrow.
But shaping a better future isn’t just about parks and playgrounds. My priorities are for the whole community: protecting our environment, preserving Cary’s high-quality services, and prioritizing housing options for residents at every stage of life.
As a parent, I want Cary to remain a nurturing place for children to grow up. And as a neighbor, I want the same sense of opportunity to extend to everyone. Whether you're growing a career, raising kids, or enjoying your retirement. I’m running for Town Council to protect what makes Cary special, for my family and for yours. And to ensure that the values we share are reflected in every decision we make.
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prepared to lead
I bring academic training and professional experience that have prepared me to serve Cary with thoughtfulness, compassion, and effectiveness.
I hold a degree in History, and I believe deeply that understanding how the past shapes the present is essential to creating thoughtful, forward-looking policy. I also earned a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in nonprofit management, driven by a desire to work in sectors that serve the public good. That foundation guided my career across mission-driven nonprofits and major universities, where I worked to help communities thrive, especially by uplifting those most in need.
In a role I found especially meaningful, I helped distribute grant funding to community programs. That work required collaborative, values-driven decisions about how to invest limited resources, just like the decisions I will have to make as your next councilperson.
While raising my four children, I’ve continued to be dedicated to public service. I serve as a precinct officer supporting voter engagement, lend my perspective as a community member on Cary’s Environmental Advisory Board, and volunteer with Wake Audubon Society to advocate for local wildlife.
These experiences have deepened my commitment to Cary. I know what it means to serve, to listen, and to build consensus, and I’m ready to bring those values to Town Council as we shape Cary’s future together.
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why i'm running
Like so many of us in Cary, my family didn’t end up here by chance. We chose Cary very intentionally. Four years ago, we left a community in Florida that was no longer serving our family well. We came to Cary because of the quality of life it offers: strong schools, beautiful parks, welcoming neighborhoods, and a sense of safety, stability, and belonging.
And we fell in love. I feel that Cary is the hometown I was always meant to have, and it’s the place I plan to call home for the rest of my life.
As our town continues to evolve, we must be intentional about preserving what makes it special, while meeting the needs of the future. Without thoughtful, mindful leadership, we risk making the same mistakes that caused so many of us to leave other places behind.
I’m running for Town Council because I believe we need leaders who understand what’s at stake. Leaders who will plan carefully, listen closely, and protect the promise of Cary for the long term. I want to help ensure that the Cary we fell in love with remains a place where all families can thrive.
