About Me

I’ve lived in Tennessee on and off since the 3rd grade: Maryville, Hendersonville, Seymour, White Pine, Crossville, Clarksville and now, Greeneville. My family has lived in the Appalachian Mountains for over 200 years.

While living in Clarksville I was accepted into the practical nursing program sponsored by the state. Fast forward forty years, I retired as a master’s prepared nurse practitioner

My husband and I decided to retire in Mosheim. Unfortunately, my husband was unable to enjoy his retirement as he passed away unexpectedly.

I did not set out to run for political office. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe and took away a women’s right to reproductive health, I began to pay attention to our political climate. After the Covenant School tragedy, I drove to Nashville to be part of the Mom’s Demand Change protest. Sitting in a committee meeting and watching how debate was squashed, I was appalled by the lack of openness and cooperation. To top that experience, I was talked down to by one of the representatives when I asked a question on gun control. This rep is well known for his bullying behavior. That lack of respect for a fellow Tennessean made me examine the possibility of running for office.

We are at a crossroads in Tennessee and the Nation. A choice is before us: settle for what we have always had or vote for a change. I believe that working together we can change the status quo. Together we can change our futures