I am a third-generation Encinitan, State Assemblymember, businesswoman, community leader, and a mother. In the State Assembly, I am a champion for sustainability, opportunity, equality, and equity for the people of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and Camp Pendleton. 

Prior to my election to the State Assembly in 2018, I served on the Encinitas City Council as well as the city’s planning commission. Professionally, I have worked for global Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and higher education institutions. In response to my daughter’s struggle with sensory processing disorder, I started a business designing sensory-friendly clothing for little girls. 

I earned an A.B.D. in Political Science and a M.A. in International Studies from Claremont Graduate University Institute of Politics and Policy. I received my B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley -- Go Bears!

My husband and I are the proud parents of two children.