Biography
I was born and grew up in Frederick County. My parents were both public school teachers with Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), and I got my education through FCPS too.
After high-school, I attended Penn State to study Film and Communications, and enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve as a LAV Crewman; attending monthly training at Fort Detrick.
During my time as a Videographer and Editor at Penn State, I was awarded two Emmys for excellence in broadcast sports programming. During my time as a LAV Crewman, I achieved the rank of Corporal and led junior Marines.
From January to March of this year, I helped organize and train more than 300 volunteers to collect more than 22,000 signatures for a referendum petition on the County Council’s Data Center Overlay Zone.
My career as a communicator taught me the value of clear, and accessible information, and I will bring this experience to bear on our inscrutable county council process.
My career in the Marine Corps honed my diligence and execution of detailed tasks. These qualities will be essential in dealing with the myriad issues the County Council faces.
I am running for office because I am disappointed in the attitude that several of the county council members display during public hearings towards their constituents in Frederick County.
I am running for office because several of the county council members have blatantly ignored the will of the people.
I am deeply moved by testimony from county residents on all council matters, and deeply concerned with the response from the county council.