Biography

PERSONAL:
I moved to Maury Island resident in 1994 have lived on the island ever since. I am married to John and we have two grown daughters and a 12-year-old standard poodle, Tyler.

EDUCATION:
BA, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude Whitman College 1973

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Chief of Staff – Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dow Constantine
11 years in the finance industry, working my way up from night data entry clerk, to vice-president.

PUBLIC SERVICE:
Founding president of Preserve Our Islands, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment.

Served on the Governor’s Task Force on On-Site Sewage as a representative for consumers.

CURRENT HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review

Local Government