I am so proud to be a candidate for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 14. I grew up in a rural agricultural community where my mom was a teacher and my dad was a farmer. Together, they taught my siblings and me the importance of respecting our neighbors, working together, and meeting people where they’re at. I am running for office because South Dakotans deserve legislators who are willing to put aside partisan politics and find solutions to real challenges facing our communities. 

In my work at a psychiatric residential treatment center for youth, as the assistant director of admission at Augustana University, and now at the Helpline Center, I have seen how progress can be made when we listen to what people need and work with them to develop solutions. I will draw on my personal experiences in agriculture, education, and mental health to be an effective voice in Pierre.

In my everyday life, I make it a priority to understand differences between people and build bridges. If I have the honor of representing District 14, I will make decisions by listening to and respecting all of my neighbors.