YOU CAN COUNT ON ME TO DELIVER JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY
I have 15 years of courtroom experience fighting for justice for those most vulnerable, prosecuting those who would abuse and murder children. I expanded our division within the Butler County Prosecutors Office to include the investigation and prosecution of adult sexual assaults and associated domestic violence, significantly increasing convictions in these areas. I have been awarded and honored for my work by the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney’s Association and Women Helping Women. I now focus on ensuring that those who utilize our legal system receive ethically responsible representation and judicial review.
Farm-Raised Values
I learned the value of hard work from a young age and that “any job worth doing, is a job worth doing right”; while I have moved from the farm, those principles instilled in me have continued to serve me throughout my career.
As stewards of our land, I appreciate the duty we have to preserve and protect our resources and our rights.
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Experienced & Award-winning Litigator
I began my career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in 2006 and sought justice for those most vulnerable - infants, children, victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse
50+ felony trials, with extensive experience in offenses of Rape and Murder
Recipient of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association Meritorious Attorney Award and Women Helping Women’s Change Agent Award
Selected to review the Medical Board’s handling of OSU Dr. Richard Strauss
Strong Family and Community Values
Married 15 years and a mother of two boys
Active Member in the Hamilton Catholic Pastoral Region - both St. Julie Billiart and St. Peter in Chains
President of St. Peter in Chains’ parent-teacher organization
Board Member and current Board Chair for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home
Board Member, Heroes’ Fund
Member of Lindenwald Kiwanis of Hamilton/Fairfield
Commitment to the Ethical Practice of Law
Mentor new lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program
Grievance Committee volunteer, investigating alleged violations of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct by lawyers and judicial officers, taking formal action when warranted
Teach ethical responsibilities to current lawyers
Demonstrated Republican Commitment
2023 Lincoln Day Chair and Lincoln Day Committee Member since 2017
Central Committee Member for 13 years
Served as Screening Committee Member and Chair, Central Committee 2nd Vice Chair, and Sargent-At-Arms
Recording Secretary for the Butler County Republican Women’s Club
Numerous campaigns and countless hours at the polls and going door to door