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Occupation:
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Mayor
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Prior and current Board, Commission, or Council experience:
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I served on the Utilities Commission for nearly 10 years and was also and Alderperson for five years prior to being elected Mayor in April, 2020. During my time as an Alderperson, I served on the Public Works, Human Resources, Finance & Human Resources, Parks, Economic Development, and Public Safety Committees. I also served on the EMS Commission.
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What prompted your interest to serve as Mayor?:
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My family has lived in the Lodi valley since the 1860s, and the calling to public service has always been strong for me. Having served for five years as an Alder, I felt prepared to run for Mayor in 2020, and I knew it was a good fit for my skills and interests. Serving as Mayor has been a tremendous honor, and the best thing about local government is that you can see how your making a difference in your community every day. Finally, leading a complex organization like the city of Lodi was something I felt I could be effective at and have an impact on our community.
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Relevant Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:
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My graduate degrees (MS and PhD) are in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and I have over 20 years' experience as an administrator at UW-Madison. My undergraduate degree was in Life Sciences Communications (essentially technical writing and marketing), and I have extensive experience in marketing and communications.
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Civic Involvement:
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I have served on many Boards of Directors and in leadership positions with many non-profits such as: the UW-Madison Student Personnel Association, the Wisconsin College Personnel Association, the American College Personnel Association, the Wisconsin Ag & Life Sciences Alumni Association, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras, the Lodi Library Board, the EMS Commission, and the Lodi Optimist Club.
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