Priorities

I believe leadership is built through positive engagement rather than political polarization.

My leadership philosophy is:

Style: Collaborative, empathetic, relationship-driven
Values: Integrity, Empathy, Accountability
Differentiator: Direct communication with residents before forming conclusions

My Top Policy Priorities:

Smart Growth
Housing & Growth Management
Agricultural Preservation
Youth & Mental Wellness Support
Fiscal Responsibility

Key Policy Focus Areas:

Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
Housing & Growth Management
Transportation & Infrastructure

Strategic Development Priorities:

Small Business Growth
Arts & Culture Economy
Coastal Resiliency Planning
Health Services & Transportation Advocacy

Long Term Vision

I believe that growth must balance preservation, community input, and infrastructure capability.

Smart, infrastructure-supported growth

Responsible housing development aligned with sewage, traffic, and public service capacity

Preservation of coastal lands and agricultural heritage

A safe, youth-centered, and mentally supportive community

Transparent communication about county projects and timelines

Stronger regional partnerships across Southern Maryland and Annapolis

Accomplishments

Elected to the Calvert County Board of Education/Served 2020-2024
Elected to the Elected to MABE (Maryland Association of Board of Education)
Served as VP & President of Board of Education
Shop Steward and negotiator for Union 486 at the US Naval Academy.
Founding member of the Maryland Osprey Festival
State Special Olympic Basketball Official
Helped feed 600k students and raised 250k for End Hunger, BecomeOne, CCSO (SROs), and other local organizations
Certified Conflict Resolution Facilitator
Member of BecomeOne - Organized 1st Mental Health & Suicide Walk in 2022 for Calvert County that continues to grow annually.
1st CCPS proclamation for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
Led thru Pandemic, CRT, Health Curriculum and budget crisis
Secured transportation for Calvert County students after being denied for 13 years
Fostered a relationship with CMCC (Community Mediation Center of Calvert) to create a 95k personnel grant, initiated Mediation & Restorative Conferencing into CCPS schools to resolve conflicts
Made the time to visit every CCPS school for a hands-on-approach to hear needs
Strong supporter and driving force behind PBL (Project Based Learning), SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee), History Fair, CTA, Bus Drivers.
Supported by CAESS, Bus Drivers, local unions.