Bachelor’s degree in communications, Brigham Young University; master’s degree in instructional and performance technology, Boise State University; completing a PhD in public policy and administration, Boise State University; Co-chair of the Foster Care Study Legislative Interim Committee in 2016 and 2017; appointed Co-chair of the Legislature’s new Child Protection Oversight Committee in 2018; named 2018 Idaho Mother of Achievement; Food Producer Ag All-Star: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018; senate representative to Committee for Food Safety Modernization Rule Oversight – Idaho State Department of Agriculture; member of the Western States Legislative Forestry Task Force; appointed to 2017 Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education; appointed to the Governor’s Panel on Opioid and Substance Use in 2019; employed as Associate Vice President of College and Public Relations at Treasure Valley Community College; member Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario Community Board; Ontario Kiwanis: president 2010-2012, current member; spouse: Brian; two daughters.