Advocate, educator, and politician that proudly served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives with a career grounded in collaborative leadership, policy engagement, volunteerism and a commitment to equity. A lifelong dedication to collective well being- demonstrated through work as a doula, midwifery assistant, educator, legislator and community advocate.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing First Advocate
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
08.2024 - Current
Work closely with local landlords to secure housing for survivors, including advocating for unique arrangements such as temporary payment support to address challenges like lack of credit due to financial abuse.
Provide direct support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, human trafficking through crisis intervention, safety planning, and navigating legal and housing options.
Assist with obtaining and navigating the writing of protective orders, court preparation and court advocacy.
Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
Home School Education
09.2012 - Current
Developed and implemented creative, experiential learning plans, including field trips to museums, cultural events, and botanical gardens.
Networked with other homeschooling parents to create a collaborative learning environment.
Adapted teaching strategies to meet evolving educational needs and provided ongoing classroom management to ensure a positive learning experience.
State Representative
New Hampshire House of Representatives
01.2022 - 01.2024
Elected to represent constituents in the New Hampshire General Court, serving in key roles at both the state and county levels.
Drafted and introduced bills, resolutions, and amendments addressing public health and local community needs.
Served on the House Legislative Administration Committee, reviewing and refining proposed legislation, building consensus through negotiation, and making recommendations to advance legislative priorities.
Participated in the Cheshire County Delegation, with responsibilities including county budget review, fund allocation, and fiscal decision-making for county programs and services.
Appointed to the Cheshire County Executive Committee, where duties included approving fund transfers, overseeing use of county property, and evaluating the fiscal impact of state laws on county operations.
Collaborated across the aisle to sponsor legislation and ensure thoughtful, bipartisan governance.
Maintained ongoing communication with constituents to inform policy decisions and legislative focus.
Founder and Consultant
Sacred Moon Doula
06.2016 - 01.2024
Founded and operated a solo doula and education practice focused on holistic, trauma-informed care for women and birthing people.
Provided full spectrum doula care: pregnancy, labor and delivery, miscarriage, abortion.
Designed and facilitated a range of community-based classes including childbirth education, reproductive wellness, and body literacy.
Managed all aspects of the business, including curriculum development, marketing, scheduling, community outreach, and client support.
Created inclusive, empowering spaces to explore topics such as labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, nutrition, sexual health, and body image within historical and cultural contexts.
Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, hospital staff home birth midwives .
Trained other doulas to be able to provide abortion care.
Author of Rotating Column Healing Perspectives
The Shopper News
10.2019 - 10.2022
Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
Conducted extensive research to enrich the authenticity and depth of written works, providing a more immersive experience for readers.
Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills.
Established credibility as an expert in specific genres through accurate fact-checking procedures within written works.
Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
Farmer's Market Manager
Keene Farmer’s Market
04.2020 - 04.2022
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Planned and coordinated all operations for thirty vendors.
Implemented improvements to enhance vendor and customer satisfaction.
Planned and recruited musicians, entertainment and guest vendors.
Worked with Cheshire County Conservation District to continue the Market Match Program.
Skills
Analytical and creative thinking in problem solving
Advocacy and support: Provides trauma informed, empowering support to survivors
Collaborative leadership: builds consensus and fosters teamwork across diverse groups;energized shared efforts with creativity and trust
Curriculum workshop and development: translates research and policy into accessible, actionable content for community based learning
Community Engagement: Fostering strong community relationships With intentional interactions between communities and pub decision makers Collaboration with leadership state wide and nationally
Certification
2025 enrolled in Harvard's Foundations and Principles of Leadership
Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Violence Prevention Project Research CenterUndergraduate Research Assistant at The Violence Prevention Project Research Center