Crystal Resident for 14 years
- Crystal has close access to Minneapolis and lots of shopping
- I love the beautiful tree-lined streets
- This is a good place to have children and raise a family
Bachelor’s of Science Degree
- First 2 years of college was at North Hennepin Community College
- Completed my degree at University of Minnesota in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
- Graduated Cum Laude
Varied work history
- Biological Sciences Laboratory Research Technician with USDA-ARS
- Project Manager for Advantis Research
- Realtor for Edina Realty and Re/Max Results
- Board member for Minnesota Hands and Voices Parent Advisory Board
Happily married with 2 kids
- I am currently a stay-at-home mom
- My son is deaf (discovered through Newborn Hearing Screening), and has a cochlear implant
- My daughter currently is in ECFE through Robbinsdale schools, and my son is currently at Metro Deaf School
Active in the community
- Mom’s Club of New Hope, Crystal, and Robbinsdale Administrative Vice President and member
- Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, member
- Small group leader for a local organic natural family buying club
- Advocate for children and families of children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing (Session Weekly, on page 10 – me testifying at State Capitol for funding for Minnesota Hands and Voices)
