Candidate, West Virginia State Senate, District 11, 2012, 2018

Candidate, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 43, 2016

Candidate, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 37, 2008

Candidate, Mayor, City of Elkins, 1990, 1992

No caucus information on file.

Owner, Family Footprints, 2008-present

Accountant, Allstate Insurance Company

Ticket Agency Manager, Brandeis Department Store

Financial Aid Officer, Davis and Elkins College

Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Business Affairs, Davis and Elkins College

Cost Accountant, Johnson and Johnson Services, Incorporated

Staff Member, Kerry-Edwards Campaign

Property Manager, Kristie Manor Apartments

Member, National Association of College and University Business Officers/National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Production Coordinator, Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company

Member, Advisory Committee, Elkins Parks and Recreation Commission/Glendale Park

Member, Advisory Council, Randolph County Schools

President, Elkins Parent Teacher Association

Member, Governors Health Care Task Force

Publicity/Committee Chair/Member, Mountain State Forest Festival

Member, Mountaineer Food Bank Board of Directors

Advisor, Panhellenic Council, Davis and Elkins College

Board Member, Randolph County Board of Education

Publicity/Volunteer, Randolph County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Member, Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee

President, Randolph County Federation of Democratic Women

Publicity/Committee Member, Randolph County Ramp Festival

Chair, Randolph County Relay for Life

Member, Randolph County United Way Board of Directors

Board Member, Riverview Homeowners Association

Member, West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women

Member, West Virginia Health Advisory Council

Awards:

Randolph County Democrat of the Year, Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee, 2006.

I've had awards for several things but the one thing that most honored me was an interview and story the Wall Street Journal did regarding my successful work in student financial aid!

Favorite President and Why:

John F. Kennedy was my favorite President. So much of my generation's ideals and goals were set under his administration.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

My work on my family genealogy is very important to me! I am because they were! There is much to learn from the "ages of my ancestors"!

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

My dream trip would be to visit all the origins of my ancestors.

Names of Grandchildren:

I have three wonderful grandchildren: Nicholas Adam Burns is a sweet 6-year old in kindergarten, Savannah Nicole Burns is an adorable 4-year old and Jeffrey Robert Parsons is a precious 5-year old preschooler!

Personal Hero and Why:

My personal heroes are my mother and her mother! They set great examples for me to follow. I feel I am a much better person because of their love and guidance!

Pets (include names):

I have two Jack Russell terriers, Trixie & Luke; two cats, Brandy & Kassie and two cockatiels, Kerry & Kennedy.

Priority Issues:

My platform is focused on EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE & JOBS! I also feel that as a nation and as a state, we are rapidly losing our middle-class. My priority is to work on these issues that affect so many!

Publications:

I have not published yet, but I am working on a couple of books that will weave together my ancestors, the history of the areas they lived and settled and family stories and narratives.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I believe in public service! I feel it is time that the PEOPLE are first again on the agenda rather than big business and special interests!