Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.

Current Assignments

2011- Deputy Minority Whip

2009- Health and Government Operations Committee

2009- Health Facilities and Occupations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee

2009- Public Health and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee

2011- Chair, Carroll County House Delegation

2008- Vice Chair, Western Maryland Delegation

2003- Women Legislators of Maryland

Past House Service

Rural Health-Care Workgroup , 2011-; Ways and Means Committee , 2007-2009; Transportation Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee , 2007-2009; Banking, Economic Development, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2004-2006; Public Utilities Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee , 2004-2006; Economic Matters Committee , 2003-2006; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003-2006; Special Committee on Higher Education Affordability and Accessibility , 2003-2004; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003; Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003.

Public Service

Health and Human Services Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council, 2011-; Long-Term Care Reform Workgroup (DHMH), 2010-; Task Force to Study How to Improve Financial Literacy in the State, 2008-2010; Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council, 2003-2010; Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-; Labor and Workforce Development Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2004-; Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness, 2003-; Endorsement Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2003-; American Legislative Exchange Council, 2003-; President, Board of Education, Carroll County, 2001-2002; Board of Education, Carroll County, 1999-2002.

Memberships

Community Advisory Committee, Carroll Lutheran Village, 2010-; Board of Trustees, Carroll Hospice, 2009-; Maryland Educators Caucus, 2005-; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Honorary Board of Directors, Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation, 2004-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Rural Caucus, 2003-; Board of Directors, Wesley Freedom Early Years Learning Center; Executive Board, Liberty High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA); Honorary Lifetime Member, Maryland State Parent-Teacher Association; Freedom Area Citizens Council; Oklahoma Road Middle School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA); Legislative Committee, Maryland Association of Boards of Education; Maryland Caucus of Black School Board Members.

Biographical Information

Born, Baltimore, Maryland, December 4, 1959 ; Woodlawn Senior High School, 1977 ; Towson State University, B.S., Business Administration and Accounting, 1981 ; Graduate studies at University of Baltimore ; Accountant and Financial Consultant ; Former Client Manager, Aston IT Group ; Member, Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church ; Married, Three children .