Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 2012

No caucus information on file.

Assistant Professor, Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, Shenango, 2004-present

Administrative Associate, University of Texas, Austin, 1989-1995

Receptionist, Topletz Development Company Incorporated, 1983-1986

Board Member, Anaconda Work and Residential Enterprises

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I have seen first-hand the effect of the recession on people in northwestern Pennsylvania. Graduates struggle to locate good paying jobs in their fields. Seniors are left with the choice between their medicines and their living expenses. Our small businesses need economic development support to survive and thrive. The people of the 3rd District of Pennsylvania deserve a representative in Washington, DC, who will keep their real interests at the forefront. It's time for all of us to work hard for recovery, including education for our children, protection of our seniors' benefits, and the wise use of our natural resources. I will be an independent voice for Western Pennsylvania, standing up against those who would end Medicare as we know it, block middle class tax breaks, and protect tax cuts for Big Oil and billionaires. It's time to fix our broken Congress and get back to work rebuilding our economy.