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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • MPA, Health Care Administration, Drake University, 1995-1997, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • BA, Liberal Arts, Sociology, University of Iowa, 1981-1985, Grade Point Average of 3.4

Professional Experience

  • Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • MPA, Health Care Administration, Drake University, 1995-1997, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • BA, Liberal Arts, Sociology, University of Iowa, 1981-1985, Grade Point Average of 3.4
  • Corporate Attorney, DHI Group, Incorporated, 2011-2018
  • Compliance Officer, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 2010-2011
  • Associate Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, Professional Liability Company, 2008-2010
  • Judicial Law Clerk, Iowa Judicial Branch (Justice David L. Baker, Iowa Supreme Court; Iowa Court of Appeals), 2007-2008
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 2002-2003
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa, 2001-2002
  • Director of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 1998-2000
  • Assistant Director of Human Resources, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1993-1998

Political Experience

  • Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • MPA, Health Care Administration, Drake University, 1995-1997, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • BA, Liberal Arts, Sociology, University of Iowa, 1981-1985, Grade Point Average of 3.4
  • Corporate Attorney, DHI Group, Incorporated, 2011-2018
  • Compliance Officer, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 2010-2011
  • Associate Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, Professional Liability Company, 2008-2010
  • Judicial Law Clerk, Iowa Judicial Branch (Justice David L. Baker, Iowa Supreme Court; Iowa Court of Appeals), 2007-2008
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 2002-2003
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa, 2001-2002
  • Director of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 1998-2000
  • Assistant Director of Human Resources, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1993-1998
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Human Resources Committee

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation

Member, Subcommittee on International Relations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • JD, Drake University School of Law, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • MPA, Health Care Administration, Drake University, 1995-1997, Grade Point Average of 4.0
  • BA, Liberal Arts, Sociology, University of Iowa, 1981-1985, Grade Point Average of 3.4
  • Corporate Attorney, DHI Group, Incorporated, 2011-2018
  • Compliance Officer, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 2010-2011
  • Associate Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, Professional Liability Company, 2008-2010
  • Judicial Law Clerk, Iowa Judicial Branch (Justice David L. Baker, Iowa Supreme Court; Iowa Court of Appeals), 2007-2008
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 2002-2003
  • Vice President of Human Resources, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa, 2001-2002
  • Director of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 1998-2000
  • Assistant Director of Human Resources, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1993-1998
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2020
  • Member, Primary Health Care Board of Directors, 2016-present
  • Former Member, Iowa Dependent Adult Protective Advisory Council
  • Member and President, Central Iowa AIDS Project Board of Directors, 2004-2013

Other Info

Priority Issues:

Invest in education for both children and adults, support Iowa businesses and create good-paying jobs, and advocate for affordable and accessible healthcare.

Events

2020

Oct. 3
Weekend of Action

CDT

Johnston

Aug. 19
Volunteer Meet-up

Wed 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrde2urjIvGtNcF1kexnCEVKI55ceMTTdD