1913 to 2013

Juneau, Alaska

State & Territorial

RESIDENCY:LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 49 years

ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN:Fairbanks, AK (1974 - Present)

EDUCATION:Bachelors of Ed. - UAF Masters of Ed. - Lesley University

POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS:Representative, Alaska State House (2022 - Present)

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:Teacher - Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Summer Sessions Educator - UAF Curriculum Developer - Association of Interior Native Educators Consultant - “Molly of Denali� WGBH/PBS

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS:Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce NAACP Association of Interior Native Educators

SPECIAL INTERESTS:Running Hiking X-C Skiing Snowboarding Reading

OTHER:I am Koyukon Athabascan with deep roots in Alaska. I was born and raised in Fairbanks, the town where I met my husband John, a smokejumper, and where we raised our two great kids. Before being elected as the Representative for HD31, I was a teacher for over 21 years. It is an honor to serve my community and be a voice for Fairbanks working families.

STATEMENT:I’ve lived in Fairbanks for my entire life. I care deeply about this community. In 2022, I ran with a promise to truly represent all people of Fairbanks. Over the last two years, I have done just that by championing education, privacy rights, affordable childcare, and projects that create good jobs. MY PRIORITIES ARE: EDUCATION: I was a teacher for 22 years, and I have seen firsthand the challenges our students are facing, especially as class sizes grow and more schools close. I will keep fighting to make sure every Fairbanks student has the opportunity to get an education that will set them up for success in life. PROTECTING THE PFD: I am fighting for large PFDs that can be sustained for generations. BALANCED BUDGET: I advocate for fiscally responsible budgets that don’t draw from savings. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I continue to promote resource development. I support our trade unions and their emphasis on training and hiring Alaskans. I am working with colleagues and businesses to design solutions that promote workforce development, recruitment, and retention. AFFORDABLE ENERGY: We need to lower the cost of energy in Fairbanks. I’m working to bring more natural gas to Fairbanks and to diversify the grid with more sources including renewables. SENIORS: Fairbanks should be a place that supports our elders by providing activities, services, and health care, allowing senior residents to stay in our community and maintain a high quality of life.