Raised by a small business owner and homemaker, the values of hard work, determination, and compassion were instilled in me from an early age, as was the importance of community service.  
 

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and I have spent the last two decades working in roles centered around social and community service. The majority of my career I have provided direct behavioral healthcare to adults and children living with severe and persistent mental illness. Every day I fight to ensure individuals have the resources they need to: stay in their homes, receive necessary treatments, or improve the skills needed to be contributing members of society.

 

Currently, I work as a behavioral health business strategist and project manager at a local safety net hospital. I also am an adjunct professor teaching the social workers of tomorrow at a local university. I believe my policy experience and ability to work through programmatic solutions have prepared me to start day one in Jefferson City.