ABOUT ME

I was born in Seattle, and moved to Lexington, MA in third grade. Coming from Seattle, town conservation land was a novel concept to me, and I remember doing an elementary school report about it. This academic interest continued, independent research project in my senior year on the establishment of new conservation land and playing fields in Lexington, and ultimately an Honors Thesis at Wesleyan University on public-private partnerships of local farming on conservation land in New England. I also got an early exposure to town government when my father served on town meeting and was chair of the school committee.

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I grew up on the trails and playing fields I used daily as I trained for soccer, lacrosse, track, and cross country in high school. Those trails sparked a love of outdoor public spaces. I have a degree in American Studies and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University which has translated into a career in land conservation, urban livability, and parks advocacy. After college, I organized a successful parks levy campaign that funded new green space and playing fields in Seattle. I then worked on environmental and education policy in the Seattle Mayor’s Office. After a couple years living in the UK working in higher education and then back in Boston working in executive recruiting for higher education and non-profits, I decided that I wanted to focus my efforts closer to home. Now I’m the Program Manager for “A Greener Greater Boston” at the Solomon Foundation, a non-profit that supports planning and designing parks and greenways. 

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My husband and I moved to Wellesley for its beautiful trails and open spaces and we feel a responsibility for its care. I am excited that Wellesley is embracing Complete Streets, as safe and efficient transportation is an issue I care about deeply. It also overlaps with the NRC’s purview in relation to street trees and greenspace. I have both professional and volunteer experience with road safety and trail access improvements including work with MassDOT and DCR. I serve on the board of MassBike. In Wellesley, I participated in the Unified Plan and Hunnewell Elementary processes, and I recently worked with Sustainable Wellesley, the DPW, and Police Chief Pilecki to fundraise for and install a bike repair station to encourage bicycle travel in town. I am also a tutor through the Wellesley Free Library's English Language Learners program.

 

I ask for your vote on Tuesday March 17 so I may contribute to Wellesley’s stewardship of its open spaces.