I moved to Vermont in the Fall of 2018, just in time for the fall colors. My husband, young son and I drove across the country from Washington State to make Vermont our new home. We were drawn to Vermont for the sense of community and access to the outdoors and rural landscapes, while allowing me to continue my career as a nurse.

We struggled to find daycare and housing, but got creative, which we learned is how most people survive in Vermont. For the past seven years, I have observed and experienced the uniqueness that comes with living in Vermont and my biggest takeaway:

It doesn't have to be this hard.

I am running for Vermont State Representative because when I see people working so hard to live in Vermont, I am called to make it easier, to help us not just survive, but thrive in Vermont. I want to hear the voices of Vermonters and make sure I address those concerns in the community and the State House. As a Registered Nurse for 13 years, I instinctively put my patients first. I see the State Representative role very similarly: what is best for the people of Vermont and how can I advocate for them?