Ready to Make a Difference

I moved to Washington, D.C., right after graduating from the University of Virginia in 1990. In the Fall of 2000, I relocated to 31st Street in Hawthorne when I married my husband, a longtime resident since 1970. Our son was born in 2004, and he attended Lafayette and Deal, insisting on going to what is now Jackson-Reed.

 

I have a long history of community volunteering, focusing on women’s health, domestic violence, and at-risk youth. For over 28 years, I have dedicated my professional career to public service, providing supervision and community-based services to at-risk youth and enforcing federal laws to protect American citizens and communities from illegal trade, as well as financial and violent crimes in federal housing programs. As a former member of the federal Inspector General community, I was privileged to ensure agency accountability in administering programs and policies with integrity, efficiency, and in the public's best interest. I am committed to leveraging my personal and professional experiences to represent your interests in a fair, transparent, and equitable manner.

 

We are fortunate to live in a quiet enclave that offers a walkable, livable community near the abundant habitats and beautiful scenery of Rock Creek Park. Despite our idyllic surroundings, we face complex issues similar to those in other Washington, D.C. communities. Our ANC has addressed relevant topics and is actively engaging with critical community priorities, including:

 

- Redevelopment of the Chevy Chase Community Center and library

- Implementation of artificial turf in our playing fields

- Advocating for fully funded schools and fair teacher contracts

- Maintaining essential bus transportation networks

- Traffic safety and calming

 

Empowering residents to weigh in on policies, projects, and priorities strengthens and shapes the governing process. ANC Commissioners serve as the conduit in this process, and I will continue to ensure neighbor’s priorities are heard and addressed.

 

When I’m not working on behalf of the ANC, I’m busy being a mom to Brandon and my fur baby, Shadow, working in the yard with my husband, Vertice, and traveling. I am also a member of the Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.