An Experienced Voice for NMC

I am firmly committed to NMC’s value statement that learning “is the foundation upon which an enlightened citizenry and a dynamic community are built and is a lifelong process in which we are all engaged.”

I have served on the Board of Trustees since 2016 and am running in 2020 for a second term. I currently serve as Vice-Chairperson and am also a member of the presidential performance & compensation committee. In 2019, I served as one of the Trustee representatives on the presidential search committee that eventually led to the hiring of President Nick Nissley.

I was first introduced to the college as an adjunct instructor in the communications department in 2012 after several years as an instructor and administrator at Penn State University and Pepperdine University. Immediately, I knew NMC was a special place. My respect for the college has only grown since then. From educating our next generation workforce to rousing intellectual debate at International Affairs Forum lectures to exploring the universe at Rogers Observatory, NMC is rooted in the economic, social, and cultural health of our region.

As the Member Relations Manager at Cherryland Electric Cooperative, my job affords me the opportunity to work closely with the rural communities we serve. In order to grow, our commercial and industrial businesses need employees skilled in the trades that NMC teaches. And, many of the residential members we serve rely on affordable credential and degree programs to re-enter the workforce or advance their careers.

If re-elected, I will continue to focus organizational resources on helping students acquire the skills they will need to succeed in today’s fast-changing, global, and technological world.

I will prioritize industry collaboration and incubation activities that leverage local facilities, such as Munson, to create innovative, technology-driven programs that fill current gaps in our local workforce development.

I will work to keep tuition affordable for local families.

I will emphasize NMC’s vital role in both increasing diversity in our community and promoting a culture of diversity and understanding through our cradle to grave educational programs.

I look forward to continuing to serve on the NMC Board of Trustees.

Community Leader

I serve on the Traverse Connect Board of Directors and as Chair of the Traverse Connect Government Relations Committee. I am also vice-chair of the Commongrounds Board of Directors and an active member of Impact 100 Traverse City. As an alumna of the Leadership Grand Traverse program, I understand the scope and depth of resources and needs in our community. I have volunteered with United Way, Freedom Builders, Munson Manor, and Mid-Michigan Honor Flight. From students to veterans to local businesses, I believe my community involvement gives me unique insight into the issues impacting those I represent as a trustee.

An Experienced NMC Advocate

It has been a privilege to serve on the NMC Board of Trustees for the last four years. Through that experience, I’ve learned firsthand the financial, bureaucratic, and political challenges that colleges face. During my tenure, the board has focused on investing in the infrastructure we will need to train students to be technologically-savvy, globally-minded, and resilient. We have held tuition rates well below four-year institutions while increasing programming for in-demand careers. I believe that my work on the board has helped prepare NMC to be successful despite the challenges facing higher education.

Young Professional

As a member of the management team at Cherryland Electric Cooperative, I am privileged to work with local businesses and citizens throughout our rural service territory. While at Cherryland, I’ve worked to increase the involvement of young people in our cooperative. From expanding our social media presence to hosting podcasts with local young professionals discussing energy issues, I know that organizations get better when they bring in new and fresh perspectives. I am proud to work alongside other active and engaged young professionals as we build our community’s future.

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