New Trier High School Board of Education

• 2021 Elected to the Board of Education
• Current Committee Work: Board of Education Policy Committee, Community Engagement Committee, Liaison to New Trier Parents' Association (NTPA)

Education Experience

• 2009 and 2013 Elected to the Wilmette Public Schools District 39 Board of Education
• District 39 Committee Work:  Facilities Committee Chair, District 39 Legislative Liaison
• 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09 Wilmette District 39 Community Review Committee member, former president and committee-co-chair

Community and Professional Organizations

• Friedman Law Group Ltd., Marketing & Advertising Counsel (2011-Present)
• American Bar Association, Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, Member
• McDonald's Corporation, Senior Counsel, Marketing Practices Group (2001-2003)
• Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, Partner (2001)
• Interpublic Group (formerly True North Communications Inc.), Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Advertising Counsel (1995-2001)
• Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, Associate (1993-1995)
• League of Women Voters of Wilmette: Board Member, Student Government Leaders Co-Chair, Events Co-Chair (2018-2020)
• Multiple PTA volunteer and executive board positions (2003-2009), McKenzie Elementary School
• Rose Hall Parent Board Executive Committee (2010-2011)
• Wilmette Wings Soccer Club: Tryout Coordinator, Board Member (2007-2009)

Education

• University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor (1993)
• University of Michigan, B.A. English & Psychology (1990)

Board Training

IASB Training - Pending

• The Basics of Governance
• Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training
• Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members

Personal

• Wilmette Resident since 2002
• Born Lansing, MI
• Parent of NTHS student (Class of 2024) and two NTHS graduates, Classes of 2016 and 2018