Leadership that Delivers
I didn’t run for City Council to make statements. I ran to help solve problems.
Over the past four years, we’ve made meaningful progress together—expanding housing, strengthening schools, growing our local economy, improving transportation, and preparing Harrisonburg for what’s next.
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, but the work isn’t finished. That’s why I’m running for another term.
WHY HARRISONBURG
I was born and raised in Harrisonburg.
This community shaped who I am. It taught me the value of hard work, service, and looking out for one another.
After twenty years working in Chicago and beyond—helping schools, nonprofits, and governments solve complex problems—I chose to come home.
Not because it was easier.
Because it mattered more.
I wanted to bring everything I’d learned back to the place that invested in me.
Today, I’m raising my family in the same community that raised me, and it reminds me every day that the decisions we make now will shape Harrisonburg for the next generation.
Harrisonburg has always been a city where people come to create better lives. Some families have deep roots here, while others have come from across the country and around the world to start something new. Our community is strongest when every resident has the opportunity to succeed, contribute, and feel they belong.
That’s the Harrisonburg I love—and the Harrisonburg I’m committed to helping every generation call home with pride.
EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARED ME
Before returning home, I spent two decades working across public education, nonprofit leadership, and technology.
That work included helping build a nationally recognized child welfare program, leading major technology initiatives for one of the country’s largest school systems, and helping redesign struggling schools into new ones across Chicago.
I was also invited to help support South Africa’s transition to its first democratically elected government—an experience that reinforced the importance of listening, partnership, and institutions that earn public trust.
Every chapter of my life has reinforced one belief: communities become stronger when people invest in one another. That's the leadership I bring to Harrisonburg — listening carefully, building trust, and working toward practical solutions.
HOW I LEAD
Listen First
The best decisions begin with understanding the problem.
Build Partnerships
Communities make progress when people work together.
Deliver Results
Leadership should improve everyday life — not simply win arguments.
BRINGING HARRISONBURG TO THE TABLE
Harrisonburg deserves a strong voice wherever decisions affecting our future are made. Through state and national leadership roles, I’ve worked to bring new ideas, partnerships, funding opportunities, and best practices back to Harrisonburg while ensuring our community has a voice.
National
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Board of Directors, National League of Cities (Virginia's only representative)
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Founding Board Member, AI & Emerging Technology Forum
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Past Chair, University Communities Council
Statewide
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Board of Directors, Virginia Municipal League & Chair, VML Urban Section
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Vice Chair, Virginia First Cities
Regional & Local
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Vice Mayor, Harrisonburg City Council
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Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization
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City/JMU Liaison Committee
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City/Rockingham County Liaison Committee
Why I'm asking for your support
Those experiences have helped me become a more effective advocate for Harrisonburg—but they’re only valuable if they translate into results here at home.
Together, we’ve made meaningful progress in housing, schools, transportation, economic opportunity, and strengthening the services families rely on every day.
Now comes the next chapter.
As Harrisonburg continues to grow, the choices we make over the next several years will shape our community for decades to come. I’m committed to continuing the thoughtful, collaborative leadership that has helped move Harrisonburg forward.
I’d be honored to earn your support for another term.
Let’s keep Harrisonburg moving forward together.