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I am a Carlsbad small business owner, a mother, and a former professor, dedicated to giving back to our community. In addition to my passion for public service, I bring more than 20 years’ successful experience in public policy and inter-governmental collaboration to the Carlsbad City Council. I have specific expertise in sustainability, infrastructure, public safety, and small business support.

I am committed to ensuring all perspectives in the city are heard and considered. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me via e-mail or contact me during my Office Hours. 

Regional and local government

  • Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary)
  • City Council Legislative Subcommittee
  • City/School Committee
  • Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
  • Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
  • Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate)
  • League of California Cities, San Diego County Division (primary)
  • League of California Cities Board of Directors
  • North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (primary)

  • San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors

Community involvement and volunteer activities

  • Institute for Local Government, Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Government Affairs Committee, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Former Chair
  • Technology Advisory Committee, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Former Chair
  • MAAC Project, Former Member of the Board of Directors
  • National Charity League Del Sol Chapter, Former Board Member and Volunteer
  • San Diego Union-Tribune, Former Community Advisory Board Member
  • MANA de San Diego, Member and Former Mentor
  • Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Member
  • Sierra Club Member
  • Surfrider Foundation, Volunteer
  • Carlsbad Senior Center, Former Volunteer
  • City of Carlsbad Citizens Academy Graduate
  • San Diego County Water Authority Citizens Water Academy Graduate
  • Center for Creative Leadership Latina Leaders Program Graduate
  • HOPE Leadership Institute Graduate

Education

  • Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California

Past awards and achievements

  • MANA National, Ring of Honor Award (2021)
  • Committee Chair of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (2020)
  • Committee Member of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (2018)
  • Committee Member of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Technology Affairs Committee (2017)
  • Mother-Daughter Award, National Charity League Del Sol Chapter (Multiple years)

Personal history

  • Carlsbad small business owner for 11 years
  • Former professor at MiraCosta College
  • Four generations of family in Carlsbad
  • Daughter was in first graduating class of Sage Creek High School