Woodbury resident since 1969 and have seen Woodbury grow from a farming community to the vibrant city it is today. With a family of veterans, I believe that together we can build a stronger Minnesota and America.

Education/Certifications:

Inver Hills Community College; AA Degree. 2006. MN. Transfer Curriculum.

University of Minnesota; College of Biological Sciences Studied Human Anatomy & Physiology Major w/ Minor in Psychology, 2007- 2009.

University of Minnesota; Medical school program. Studied Neurology / Neuroscience, 2007- 2009. 

Metropolitan State University; College of Professional Studies Bachelor of Science in Education. Towards MN teacher licensures. 2009-2010. Praxis 1, 2, Biology, Life Science teaching, and Earth Sciences exams completed and passed..

Metropolitan State University; College of Science. Study in Biology.

William Mitchell College of Law;  Summer practice in Law.Studied tort, criminal and ethics law. 2010

Metropolitan State University; Minor in Practical Ethics. 2011

State of Minnesota; Licensed Contractor for State Bidding. Required Continuing education in Employment law, Accounting, etc…

Leadership Program; Inver Hills Community College. Graduate 2006.

American Red Cross; Certified CPR adult and Child, and first aid, all.

 Awards/ Contributions:

All Minnesota Community Service award. 2006.

Woodbury City Council: Active contributor to discussion groups.

USA Today/ All Minnesota Academics Award: March 2006.

Dean’s/Provost  A List: 2006-2008 including Public Speaking courses.

Invited to attend Harvard ; School of Liberal Arts.

MN. State Office of Legal Professional Responsibility: Ethics inquiry contributor.

Vice President; Phi Theta Kappa, Inver Hills Community College, 2006.

Science Museum of Minnesota: Excellence in Science Award, 2006.

Woodbury City Council Candidate. 2010

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer: 1980-2000

Earth Day: Battle Creek Park Volunteer: 1995-2010

Woodbury Care Center Volunteer: Animal Therapy. 2006-2010

South Saint Paul Jaycees Volunteer: 1980-1995.

Government affairs board for Opportunity Partners, non-profit. 2010

Numerous scholarships and awards from other groups.

Public health representative for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Board in Washington County, MN.

Alumni Association; Inver Hills Community College.