Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.

Current Assignments

2019 Environment and Transportation Committee

2024 Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee

2023 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee

2023 Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee

2023 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee

2021 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness

2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus

2019 Women Legislators of Maryland

Past House Service

Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2019-2024; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2019-2023.

Public Service

Board of Health, Prince George's County, 2010-2018; Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2016-2018, 2011; Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, Metropolitan Wasihngton Council of Governments, 2012-2015; West Laurel Civic Association, Board of Directors (President 2005-09); Co-Founder, Citizens for an Elected School Board; Laurel Historical Society (President, 1992-94).

Memberships

Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; Laurel Rotary Club.

Awards

Local Elected Official of the Year, Maryland Food Access and Nutrition Network, 2015.

Biographical Information

Born, Cheverly, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., English Literature, B.S. Journalism; Journalist; Educational Liaison to Thomas E. Dernoga, Prince George's County Council, 2003-2007; Legislative Aide to Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk, 2007-2010; Prince George's County Council, 2010-1018; Married; four children.