I was raised just outside of Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I earned Bachelors degrees in Advertising and Spanish. My husband Corbin and I purchased our first home right here in Millard because we liked the idea of an educational experience for our children that felt similar to the ones we had in our small towns growing up. We have since welcomed two daughters, the oldest of whom is enrolled in a pre-K program at MPS. Both of our daughters were born prematurely, so we have been keenly aware of their developmental milestones, and we were exceptionally grateful for the opportunity to have our oldest evaluated by Millard’s Early Childhood Special Education team. The knowledge, care and compassion they have invested in our daughter has been a game-changer for her, and have motivated me to become more involved in making sure all children have access to these opportunities. I am honored to be serving my first term on the Learning Community Coordinating Council, elected to represent the Millard area and advocating for educational opportunities for our littlest learners, especially in areas with high concentrations of poverty. As chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee and member of the Budget, Finance & Audit Committee, I have become very adept at balancing the needs of our children and maintaining effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. In my spare time I enjoy supporting local Omaha restaurants and re-watching old episodes of Parks & Recreation.