Candidate Q&A

Why are you running?

I’m running for Indiana Senate District 29 because I love this state, I believe in the people who call it home, and I want to help build a better Indiana for my kids and for every Hoosier family.

I’ve spent more than two decades working in healthcare and public policy, helping solve complicated problems and seeing firsthand how government decisions can either make life better for families—or make it harder. Now, as a working mom, I see those challenges from a very personal perspective. I want my children to grow up in an Indiana where families can afford to stay, where every child has access to a great public education, and where hard work gives people a real opportunity to build a secure future.

I’m running because I believe we can do better—and because I’m ready to bring my experience, my energy, and my determination to the fight for the people of District 29.

If elected, what would be your top priorities for your constituents?

Protect Hoosiers as Indiana grows.
I’ll establish common-sense standards for data centers that protect our water, environment and taxpayers, mandate public hearings for citizens to express their concerns, and require investment or profit-sharing with local governments. Economic growth should strengthen our communities—not come at taxpayers’ expense.

Make Indiana more affordable.
I’ll fight to lower the costs families feel every day—from property taxes and utility bills to childcare and healthcare—and make sure taxpayer dollars deliver real value for Hoosiers.

Invest in our public schools.
Indiana should fully fund our traditional public schools instead of shifting the burden to local taxpayers through repeated referendums. Strong schools build strong communities and a stronger Indiana.

This is about choosing a different direction for Indiana—putting families first, protecting our communities, and making smart investments in our future.

What areas of public policy are you passionate about?

For the past 20 years, I’ve worked on health policy and programs in states across the country, but maternal and child health has always been especially close to my heart. I believe every mom and every baby deserves every opportunity to have a healthy start in life—and that starts with making sure families have access to the care and support they need.

Indiana’s maternal and infant mortality rates remain among the worst in the nation, and more than 25% of Indiana counties lack local obstetric care.

This deserves urgent attention and meaningful investment from our state. Bringing a new baby into the world should be a time filled with celebration—not fear that the care a mother needs may be out of reach. Every mother and every baby deserves better, and as a state, we have a responsibility to make sure they get it.

In what areas do you see opportunities for bipartisanship in the 2027 legislative session?

I believe we can make real bipartisan progress in the next legislative session if we focus on the issues Hoosiers are talking about at their kitchen tables and put results ahead of political games.

Expanding childcare vouchers, ensuring food-insecure children can access Summer EBT (SUN Bucks), and protecting Hoosiers from harmful utility policies and unreasonable bill increases are issues where we can find common ground.

We should be willing to work with anyone, regardless of party, when it means delivering real results for the people we represent. That means looking beyond partisan talking points and investing in policies that strengthen families, support communities, and provide a meaningful return on every taxpayer dollar.

The Indiana Senate voted against redistricting during the 2026 legislative session. What is your position on redistricting?

I believe voters should choose their elected officials—not the other way around.

I oppose redistricting before the U.S. Census, regardless of which political party is in power. Our legislative maps should be drawn through a fair, transparent process that respects communities, keeps geographically connected Hoosiers together, and ensures that every voter has a meaningful voice in our democracy.