She was first elected to the board in 2016. After completing a semester of community college classes while attending high school, she completed her bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University, her master’s at Cardiff University, and her teaching credential at Sacramento State University. She has also completed a community college faculty certificate program. She represents Area 7 residents of Elk Grove, Florin, Sloughhouse, Jackson Road and a part of Rancho Cordova.