To Listen to and Serve the People of Merrimack
My husband Mark and I moved to Merrimack from Londonderry in 1991.
We raised our 2 (now grown) children in Merrimack. We enjoy living in Merrimack and especially appreciate Wasserman Park and Horse Hill preserve.
I began my career as a High School English and French teacher in Upstate NY. (I was the entire French Department in a rural school.) This public school teaching experience has given me a great respect and appreciation for teachers.
Although I loved teaching and the kids, after several years I decided to go to graduate school at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for Technical Writing and User Interface Design. Since finishing my Ph. D. I have worked at various computer companies over the years, including Oracle, EMC, SolidWorks, IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation.
As a User Interface Designer, I have learned how to listen to clients to understand what is not working for them with the software they are using. I work with these users to clarify the problems and identify solutions. I can bring this skill to the people of Merrimack and work with you -- and with other Representatives in Concord -- to understand your problems and identify solutions.
My Community Experience
Community EDUCATION
Let's Talk Merrimack Host
I am a host on the Merrimack Community TV show "Let's Talk Merrimack." Watch episodes on the Merrimack TV app or on Youtube.
Policy & Advocacy
NH Network for Energy, Environment and Climate
Since 2021, I have been on both the Steering committee and the Communications Committee of the NH Network for Energy, Environment and Climate, an organization whose mission is to foster cost-effective investments and environmentally responsible policies regarding pollution and the environment.
I also chair the Energy Working Group for the NH Network.
Public Service
Local Volunteer
I am a founding member of the Merrimack Citizen Energy Committee, which has hosted 2 electric Vehicle fairs in Merrimack and several NH Saves energy efficiency workshops.
SENSIBLE CLIMATE POLICIES
Citizens Climate Lobby Volunteer
Since 2016 I have been a member of Citizens Climate Lobby - https://citizensclimatelobby.org/
A nonpartisan climate advocacy group. I have been to Washington, D.C. five times to lobby our members of congress.
Standing UP for merrimack
No ICE NH Webmaster
Along with Marc Nozell, I am the webmaster of the NOICENH.org website and I helped organized demonstrations and letter-writing to the Governor.
Protecting the planet
Communications Coordinator for the NH Laudato Si' Movement
The Laudato Si' Movement is a Catholic organization started by Pope Francis in 2015 to care for the planet. I co-founded the NH chapter. We started - and continue - plastic film recycling at St. John Neumann Parish, and we've held several climate movie screenings.