About Me
I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, attended college at Loyola University Chicago and went to graduate school in Berkeley, CA. After graduate school, my husband and I lived in California for a few years before deciding to relocate to the Midwest. We moved to Olivette in 2014 because we appreciated the smaller community feel, diverse population, access to local parks, and excellent public schools. We are proud to call Olivette home for over 11 years!
My husband, Tim, and I have two kids who are both students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. We also have a scruffy dog named Lexie and a small flock of backyard chickens. I am a former high school teacher and science educator, and an active volunteer and community advocate in Olivette and the Ladue School District. I recently completed a Masters of Science in Urban Ecology and Sustainable Planning. My professional interests include sustainable urban planning and environmental education. In my spare time, I love to travel with my family, work in my garden, hike, and practice yoga.
Active Community Leader
Founder and President of
Olivette Sustainability Advocates
Founded in 2021, Olivette Sustainability Advocates (OSA) is a community group with a mission to promote sustainability efforts in Olivette through citizen education and community initiatives.
Learn more at olivettesustainability.com
Sustainability Professional
M.S. in Urban Ecology and Sustainable Planning
Certified LEED Green Associate
Member of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
Green Schools Mentor for Old Bonhomme Elementary and Ladue Middle School
Olivette Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Member of Olivette in Bloom
Member of Weed Warriors
Past President of Old Bonhomme Parent Teacher Organization (OBPTO)
Past Parent District Council (PDC) Representative for Old Bonhomme and Ladue Middle School
Community Involvement
Campaign Priorities
I care deeply about Olivette’s future and am committed to building a diverse, vibrant, and sustainable community. My campaign priorities are shaped by conversations with residents and experiences in the community.
Together, we can create a thriving Olivette for generations to come!
As your city council member, I will:
Ensure that local government is efficient and responsive
Make sure City Council listens and responds to Olivette residents
Promote economic growth that benefits and supports our community
Advance creative solutions and forward-thinking planning
Support community-focused development
Ensure development does not disrupt or overshadow existing neighborhoods
Attract small businesses that will enhance the Olivette community
Improve the look and feel of the Olive corridor
Increase sustainability throughout Olivette
Reduce energy, emissions, and waste in city buildings and operations
Explore innovative opportunities to improve sustainability
Provide education and resources to residents and businesses
Strengthen relationships with community partners
Increase collaboration and communication with the Ladue School District
Ensure new developments do not overwhelm or overburden Ladue Schools
Enhance and develop partnerships with local businesses and community organizations
