Elected Experience: State Representative serving on the Commerce & Gaming (Acting Chair), Technology & Economic Development (Vice Chair), and Transportation Committees; former Kirkland City Councilmember; Board Member, Eastside Human Services Forum, King County Domestic Violence Initiative, and King County Board of Health

Other Professional Experience: I am a health care provider with over 20 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist

Education: B.S. Kinesiology, University of Illinois; Certificate in Energy Policy Planning, University of Idaho; Seattle Massage School

Community Service: Kirkland Kiwanis Club,1st District Democrats. Formerly; Lake Washington Schools Foundation Trustee, Kirkland Park Board Member, WA State PTA Legislative Director, Lake Washington Citizens Levy Committee  

Statement: Working together, the legislature successfully increased school funding and provided paid family leave. I led efforts to accelerate completion of the regional I405 project, addressed roadway safety, and improved access to law enforcement training keeping communities safe

With your vote, I'll continue working to fix our regressive tax code, promote gun responsibility, protect our air and water, and increase access to affordable health care and education for children with disabilities. Endorsements: Children's Campaign Fund; Alliance for Gun Responsibility; NARAL; 1st LD Democrats; Sen. Palumbo; Rep. Stanford; County Councilmember Dembowski; Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen; Bothell Mayor Andy Rheaume; and more!