Family: Married to Michael. They have two children, Christie (married to Grant) and Kent (married to Jessica), and three grandchildren: Emma Grace, Oliva Scarlett, and Jack Michael.
Occupation: Advertising
Religion: Southern Baptist
Education:
Central High School
University of TN College of Communications
Participated in various local academies including Knox County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, Rural Metro/AMR Citizens Academy, Knox County District Attorney General Citizens Academy, and McGhee Tyson Aviation Citizens Academy.
Leadership Knoxville, class of 2018
Committees
Chair, Population Health Subcommittee
Chair, Population Health Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Member of Criminal Justice Committee, Health Committee, State Government Committee, and their respective 1st Extraordinary Session subcommittees
Member of the Departments & Agencies Subcommittee and Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session
Community Involvement
House member of the 112th and 113th General Assemblies
Has held various roles in community and professional organizations
Board Member of several organizations including Metro Drug Coalition, East Tennessee Epilepsy Foundation, and Three Ridges Golf Course
Honors & Awards
Recipient of National Foundation for Women Legislators 2022 Women of Excellence Award