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Academic Interests and Expertise
Master of Public Administration, 2008 (Wichita State University: Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2000 (Wichita State University)
Professional Experience
Work:
- Project Specialist (Prevention Services, WSU CAPS)
- President (Kansas Hemp Consortium, 2018-Present)
- Public Affairs & Real Estate Development Director (Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, 2011-2017)
- Founder & President (Safe Riders, Inc., 2003-2010)
- Congressional Liaison, Disaster Assistance Employee (The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2000-2004)
- Campaign Coordinator (Bill Warren for Mayor, 2003)
- Assistant Campaign Manager (Bob Knight for Governor, 2002)
Additional Involvements:
- Alcohol Advisory Board Member (Wichita State University, 2005-2010)
- Campaign Manager (Treatha Brown-Foster for KS Senate, 2002)
- Disaster Response Volunteer; New York City, NY (Dec. ‘01), Hoisington, KS (May ‘01)(American Red Cross)
- Robert J. Dole Internship (The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1999)
Areas of Service
Committees:
- Prevention Services Advisory Board (PSAB): Preventing Suicide Subcommittee
- Preventing Suicide 5K (Suspenders for Hope 5K and Memorial Walk)
- Youth Entrepreneurs: Business Plan Advisor, 2012 - Present
- Greater Wichita YMCA: North Branch Advisory Board Member and Strong Communities Campaign Chair, 2013 - Present
- Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation: River City Roll Event Committee, 2015 - Present
Additional Information
Pronouns: she/her/hers