Personal: 

• Born and raised in Chicago, graduating from Our Lady of Victory Elementary School and Good Counsel High School
• After choosing career in dental assisting, graduated from Apollo College of Medical and Dental Careers
• Resides in Palatine with Tony, husband of fifteen years, and their two children Brit and Timmy

Professional:

• Employed as a Dental Assistant for over 22 years, working with Dr. Debbie Manos-Balis of Arlington Heights for the last 11 of those years
• Currently serving a four year term through April as Palatine Township Trustee, chairing both Public Health and Safety and the Communications committees
• Earned two Certificates of Achievement through U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/FEMA in crisis management and professional development in 2008

Community Service:

• Current Board Member of and volunteer for Salute, Inc., a non-profit organization supporting military personnel, veterans and their families
• Active parishioner of St. Theresa’s and member of its Respect Life and Vacation Bible School programs
• PTA Committee Chair and active volunteer at Hunting Ridge School
• Member of the Republican Women’s Club
• Member of and Precinct Captain for TOPPER (Republican Organization in Palatine Township)
• Member of both the Townships of Illinois and Townships of Cook County
• Serving on Palatine Township’s Human Needs Committee last four years