About Me
I am a longtime resident of Ketchikan and the Executive Director for Women In Safe Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families.
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I am a trustee serving on the Alaska Mental Health Trust board. I have been on the board of directors for First Bank for close to 20 years.
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I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, and spent the early part of my career in the aerospace industry.
Campaign Issues
Community Funding
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Secured millions of dollars worth of grant funding for Southern Southeast Alaska.
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Funded mental health counselors in Ketchikan and Metlakatla schools.
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Funded a civil legal assistance program to assist victims and their families with escape violence.
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Established a Community Services Program that provides parent coaching, parenting classes, family and individual counseling, and support for at risk families.
Infrastructure Developement
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Established Elinore's Place, a child advocacy center in Ketchikan.
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Partnered with the City of Ketchikan to renovate the former Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility into an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and their families.
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Partnered with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough to convert a former shelter building into a Community Services facility.
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Secured funding for the City of Ketchikan to renovate the former water warehouse building.
Safer Communities
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Obtained training funding for regional law enforcement agencies to assist with officer development and retention.
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Secured funding that moved over a hundred homeless individuals and families into safe and stable housing.
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Established a food distribution program that serves over 50 families each month.