Growing up on a family dairy farm in Newport taught me resilience and the value of hard work.

The deep connection and love of the hills, valleys and streams of Newport drew me back from my accounting career in Washington DC, where I purchased land by the family farm, built a house and started a family.

I was a single Mom.  I worked doing accounting for numerous businesses.  Working from home when my children were home and at the office while they were in school.

When my last child went to college, I started a WBE, Nature's Footprints.  I wanted to help manufacturers be green by finding ways to recycle byproducts being landfilled. 

When my child was bullied in school, I got on the West Canada School Board to effect changes that would benefit all children.

When town residents were being denied building permits, I got on the Newport Planning Board to help residents through the permitting and compliance process.

When I was retained as a recycling and sustainability consultant for a large utility in NYC, I devised and implemented solutions that gave millions more back to the rate payers of NYC in recycling revenues.

My journey has always centered on delivering tangible outcomes.

Today, I am ready to serve the 118th District with that same strategic skill, and  passionate service.  Bringing the voices of Rural NYS to Albany.