For over a decade, I served as a Navy officer and aviator. That experience taught me a lot about leadership, responsibility, and what it means to serve something bigger than yourself. In the military, you learn that every system—whether it’s a flight deck, a communications chain, or a logistical operation—exists to support people. When those systems work well, they keep people safe. When they break down, consequences are real. That sense of purpose has never left me.
Today, I work in technology, helping government teams build systems that are more inclusive, more usable, and more reliable. I work alongside scientists, emergency responders, and civil servants, designing digital tools that support critical public services—whether that’s weather alerts, emergency coordination, or education platforms. My work is rooted in the same belief that guided me in the military: systems should reflect shared values, and they should serve people with care and clarity.
But what drives me most is my kids.
My family lives here in Loveland. My children attend Thompson School District schools. And like so many families in our community, I care deeply about what kind of environment they’re growing up in. Are they learning in schools that challenge and support them? Are their teachers empowered and respected? Are we preparing them—not just to pass tests—but to be thoughtful, compassionate, and resilient human beings in a changing world?
These are the questions that led me to run for the Thompson School District Board of Education. I’m running not because I have all the answers, but because I’m invested in the process. I’m a parent in this district. I’m volunteering on field trips. I’m helping with homework. I’m talking with teachers, volunteering at school events, and listening to other families trying to navigate the same questions I am. I don’t just care about education in the abstract—I care about the experience our kids and educators are having right now, today, in our community.
I believe our district is at a crossroads. Like many across the country, we’re facing real challenges: teacher retention, funding shortfalls, increasing mental health needs among students, and national debates that sometimes distract from local priorities. But I also believe we have tremendous strengths: passionate educators, involved families, talented students, and a community that wants to see its schools succeed.
We need leadership that’s grounded in today’s realities. Leadership that understands the pressures families are under, the challenges teachers face, and the changing social environment our kids are growing up in. We need people on the school board who are connected to the district—not just by memory, but by lived experience.
That’s why I’m running.
I’m not running to win an argument or to score political points. I’m running to serve. To listen. To work alongside educators, families, and students to help shape a school district that reflects the best of who we are.
As a veteran, I bring disciplined leadership, a calm-under-pressure mindset, and a sense of mission.
As a software designer and technologist, I bring problem-solving skills, systems thinking, and a deep respect for evidence-based decisions.
As a parent, I bring compassion, urgency, and a long-term stake in the district’s success.
People often ask what qualifies someone to serve on a school board. For me, it comes down to this: I’m living this right now, with you. I have skin in the game. I have kids in these schools. And I want to do everything I can to make sure they—and all students—have access to an education that is inclusive, safe, academically rigorous, and grounded in care.
Because at the end of the day, this is our community. These are our kids. And this is our chance to shape something better—together.
