Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 7, 2014

No caucus information on file.

Spanish Instructor, Sioux City Public Schools and Western Iowa Tech Community College

Owner, Small Translation Business

Former Member, City of Sioux City Fiscal Management Committee

Former Member, Iowa Prairie Network Board of Director

Former Member, Sioux City Art Center Board of Trustees

Former Member, Sioux City Chamber Music Board of Directors

Former Member, Sioux City School Board Advisory Board

Board Member, League of Women Voters of Sioux City, 1986-2013

Board Member, Missouri River Runner, 1997-2013

Board Member, Siouxland Community Health Center, 2007-2011

Member, State Panel of Arbitrators for B.B.B., 1996-2002

Co-Founder, Sioux City Neighborhood Network, 1993

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

"I am running for Iowa Senate because I have a passion for public service, as evidence by my decades-long involvement in public, private, and non-profit service projects. My education, listening and critical thinking skills, as well as my extensive knowledge of community issues through active participation over the years qualifies me to continue putting my community first, but this time in the capacity of your city council representative. I have demonstrated the ability to work with honesty and integrity with people of all persuasions and want the chance to apply thise skills in decisions which ensure better living and better employment for all members of this community."