I’m a lifelong Minnesotan and grew up on a family farm outside of Wells. I currently live in Albert Lea with my long term girlfriend and our 5 cats. I have 2 sisters and a brother and 7 nieces and nephews. I have a degree in geology from Winona State University and worked 10 years for an environmental company in St Paul on public health and safety, natural resources, and national security projects.

My mother has been crucial to childcare needs of my sisters and brother and I lost my father and last living grandparent in 2023 so healthcare access and childcare affordability are issues that I am passionate about working to find solutions to for our communities.