Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 65, 2009-2017

Former Member, Emerging Issues Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Fiscal Review Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Gaming and Wagering Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Mental Health Policy Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Life Sciences Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Member, Saint Charles County Gang Awareness and Prevention Task Force

Former Chair, Select Committee on Commerce, Missouri State House of Representatives

President, Women Legislators of Missouri, 2010

Former Director, Adult and Corporate Admissions, Lindenwood University

Former Director, Community Relations, Saint Joseph Hospital West

Former Specialist, Crime Prevention, Saint Charles Police Department

Manager, East-West Gateway Council, Local Government Leadership Program

Former Executive Director, Partners for Progress Program, Saint Charles County Economic Development Council

Former Director, Policy Development, Saint Charles County Executive Office

Adjunct Professor, Political Scientist, Lindenwood University, present

Member, Community Assistance Board, Saint Charles County

Member, Community Council of Saint Charles County

Member, Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District

Board Member, Saint Charles City Crimestoppers

Member, Saint Cletus Catholic Parish

Board Member, Salvation Army

Awards:

2014 Emory Melton Legislative Award, 2014 Friend of Weatherization Award, 2013 St. Louis Regional Chamber Champion, 2012 Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital, the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Business Legislative Award from the St. Louis Business Journal, 2012 YMCA Legislative Award, 2011 and 2012 St. Louis RCGA Statesman Award, 2011 Missouri Travel Council Legislative Service Award, 2011 National Multiple Sclerosis Committed Statesperson Award, 2010 Missouri Association of Realtors, and Freshman Legislator of the Year Award for her efforts to promote tourism and job creation.