Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2014 - Present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Commerce & Technology
Elections
Family & Children Services
Tax & Fiscal
Utilities

Governor Appointed

Indiana Commission for Women

Education

Indiana University, Bachelors Degree in Psychology
George Washington University, Masters in Political Management

Activities

9th District Chairwoman, Indiana Federation of Republican Women, 2013-present
9th District Chairwoman, The Indiana Republican Party, 2009-2011
District Chairwoman and Statewide Membership Development Coordinator, Indiana Federation of Young Republicans,2008-2009
Vice-Chairwoman, Washington County Republican Central Committee, 2005-2012
County Coordinator for Governor Mitch Daniels, 2008
Indiana Commission for Women, Governor’s appointee, 2010-2013
District Co-director for John McCain, 2008

Honors

Indiana Leadership Forum (ILF), 2007 Class President
ILF Founder’s Award recipient, 2009
Women’s Campaign School, Yale University, 2008
Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series 2011-2012

Occupation

Tilson, Business Development Manager, August 2016-Present
Consultant, January 2014 - August 2016
United States Senator Dan Coats, Southeast Indiana Regional Director, March 2011 - January 2014
Indiana Department of Child Services, Family Case Manager, 2001-2002 and 2004-2006
Community Alliance Promoting Education, Program Director, 2002-2004
New Hope Services, Family Preservation Worker, 2000
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, Trainer, 2004-2006

Religious Affiliation

Mount Tabor Christian Church

Personal

Married, Dustin
Three children

Counties Served