I have served in the military and worked for over 30 years in accounting, healthcare, industry, and customer service. I know the importance of listening to others and seeking solutions with available resources. During the years I was earning my degree at New Hampshire College, now Southern New Hampshire University, fellow students told me they needed help with Math. Initially 2 or 3 of my classmates were learning at my kitchen table while my three children played in the living room. Soon the math professor placed my name and phone number on his blackboard and I was given a classroom.

The new program was called “Students helping Students”. Students were tutoring students at no cost. The goal was to do more than just pass a class, it was learning to understand. I learned the importance of listening to others and to then volunteer my time in order to make a difference. “Let us not seek the republican answer or the democratic answer but the right answer” (JFK, 1958). This is what drives me towards community service. A successful legislator needs to listen, recognize issues, and then work towards solutions with available resources. The goal is not just to resolve an issue, but to find solutions that improve the quality of life for everyone.

This is what sets me apart and is why I am humbly asking for your support.