Living in Melrose first as a young child and then returning as an adult with my family provided me with a unique experience of seeing how this community has evolved over time, while also retaining the elements that make Melrose so special. Our small but vibrant city is a community that cares about one another, making it a perfect place to raise a family. With my husband Matt and our two children (and dog, Ruby!), we have truly found our home here in Melrose.

I have always had a passion for public service and working on the Melrose City Council for these past two terms has been a fantastic way to fulfill that goal. My 20+ year career in nonprofit and higher education management has proven to be such a crucial asset to me on the city council. The ability to work effectively and partner with a wide variety of people in different roles to help achieve a common goal is something that I truly enjoy. Solving problems, asking hard questions, and seeing the big picture are all practical skills that I have gained from my personal and professional experience.

Melrose City Council

Third Term (2024-present)

• President (2024)

Second Term (2022 - 2023)

• Appropriations & Oversight Committee

  • Chair (2023)

  • Vice Chair (2022)

• Legal & Legislative Committee, Chair (2022)

First Term (2020-2021)

• Finance Committee, Chair (2020-2021)

• Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair (2020)

• Legal & Legislative Committee, Vice Chair (2021)

• Health, Education & Welfare, Vice Chair (2021)

• Mayor’s Advisory Task Force on Anti-Racism & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2021)
  
  

City Volunteer Work

Melrose Human Rights Commission (2017-2019)

Professional

Tufts University, Senior Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
Center for Women & Enterprise, Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations
The Boston Foundation, Development Assistant

Education

Providence College, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Tufts University, Masters of Public Policy