Why I’m Running

We need a voice in Congress that recognizes and can discuss from lived experience the challenges that face agricultural professionals and communities. A voice that can be our advocate on rural health care. A voice for investing in our communities. A voice to make sure that no rural community, town, or city is left behind.

I am not a politician, I’m a first grade public school teacher. I am running because I am deeply concerned about the future of this country: the extreme attacks on our public education system, on women's healthcare, and the political division threatening our democracy. I am running to address our community's economic challenges, including the pressing challenges of rural healthcare, to stand up for my students and their families and make sure our community has a constructive voice in Washington.