I am honored to be recognized as Ohio Healthy Home Network's Legislator of the Year! I am eager to work together to promote healthy, safe, and affordable housing in Ohio.

House Bill 352 passed the Ohio House in May 2024! This legislation would create an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study Commission in Ohio. This study commission will compile experts and individuals with lived experiences to discuss and recommend legislative strategies for addressing the prevalence and long-term effects of ACEs.

I had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to discuss the state-level work happening in ohio to address the opioid epidemic. 

I hosted the Cost of Corruption Press Conference with my colleagues, Rep. Troy and Leader Russo to illuminate my anti-corruption legislation to require PUCO to order refunds to consumers for unlawful payments. I value and stand by Ohio utility consumers and ratepayers.

I received a 2023 Women of Excellence Award from the National Foundation for Women Legislators! I am honored to have been selected for this award, and I can assure you that I will continue to work hard for my constituents and our state to advocate for meaningful, thoughtful change. 

House Bill 188 passed the Ohio House in October 2023! This legislation would designate the second full week in June as Nursing Assistants Week in Ohio. Nursing assistants are essential to the operations of healthcare systems, and I am honored to carry this legislation forward to recognize the extremely important role that they play. 

I was recently appointed to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board! This committee was created at the direction of Ohio’s state and local leaders to distribute 55% of funds Ohio receives from the pharmaceutical industry to invest in opioid misuse treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts. Visit OneOhio’s website here.

House Bill 5, the Adoption Modernization Act, unanimously passed the Ohio House on June 27th! This bipartisan, priority legislation modernizes Ohio’s adoption process and prioritizes the best interest of the child. By refining Ohio’s current adoption law and eliminating resource barriers for families, this bill will propel our state forward by ensuring that all Ohio children have the accessibility to safe and nurturing homes.

May 8th through 12th was Teacher Appreciation Week! That Thursday, I dedicated the day to visiting all 31 public schools in House District 27 to drop off cookie trays and personalized letters to teachers and staff members at each school. What a day! 

Our first focus group, focusing on gun violence, was a huge success. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from some of my constituents about their general thoughts as well as their legislative suggestions.

I was appointed to serve as a member of the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund Board! The mission of the OCTF is to prevent child abuse and neglect through investing in strong communities, healthy families, and safe children.

On January 3rd, 2023, I was sworn in to Represent the 27th district. Since then I have joined the following committees, and have passed legislation.

• Aviation and Aerospace

• Behavioral Health

• Health Provider Services

• Public Health Policy

• Technology and Innovation

On September 16th, 2021, I was interviewed in NPR's "The 1A" to discuss the state of school boards and school board races around the country!

Our district was sued after implementing a mask mandate for elementary school students. I was interviewed about this on Channel 9!