Senator, Kansas State Senate, District 7, 2017-2021

Candidate, United States Senate, Kansas, 2020

Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, District 21, 2010-2017

Former Member, Children and Families, Committee, Kansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Commerce Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Kansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Kansas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Public Health and Welfare Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Select Committee on Education Finance, Kansas State Senate

Teacher, Kansas University of Medicine

Adjunct Faculty, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 2008-2009

Anesthesiologist, Surgicenter, Kansas City, 1984-2000

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1984-1987

Volunteer, Center for Practical Bioethics, 2005-present

Speaker, STOP Underage Drinking Coalition, Johnson County, 2002-present

Former Member, Advisory Board, Shawnee Mission East Area

Delegate, American Society of Anesthesiology

Former President, Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists

Volunteer, Pembroke Hill School

Teacher, Comprehensive Sex Education, Presbyterian Church, District 21

Tutor, Ruston Elementary School

Speaker, The Wrong of Passage, Johnson County STOP Underage Drinking Coalition

Elder, Village Presbyterian Church, present

Trustee, Village Presbyterian Church, present

State Director, Women in Government, 2015-2016

Board Member, Women and Child Health Coalition, 2015-Present

Steering committee, American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention, 2014-Present

Board Member, KU Med Alumni, 2012-Present

Board Member, Midwest Christian Counseling Center, 2002-2008

Chair, Steering Committee, Kansas City Partnership to Advance Pediatric Palliative Care, 2002-2005

Elder, Second Presbyterian Church, 1995-1997

Grant Committee Co-Chair, Shawnee Mission Education Foundation, 1995-1996

Chair, Long-Range Planning, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1993

Elder, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1988-1991

Awards:

Outstanding Resident at Corbin Hall, University of Kansas

Center for Practical Bioethics Vision to Action Award 2010, Mainstream Coalition Stand Up, Speak Out Award 2012, Kansas Families for Education 2012, Public Health Legislator of the Year 2015

Current Car:

Toyota Hybrid

Father's Name:

Robert L. Goolsbee, MD

Father's Occupation:

Anesthesiologist

Hobbies or Special Talents:

spend time with my husband, play golf, read, and catch up with my kids

Mother's Name:

Betty Hauck Goolsbee

Mother's Occupation:

Nurse Practitioner

Priority Issues:

Lowering the cost of healthcare, cleaning up Washington, strengthening rural prosperity, supporting seniors, protecting agricultural economy, defending education, acting on climate change, reinstating fiscal responsibility, preserving a woman's right to choose her own healthcare, ensuring equality for all, defending our country, and standing up for veterans.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Being a public servant to further good public policy is my motivation for seeking public office. The legislature needs members who are willing to listen, analyze the problem, and work as a team to find practical solutions. My goal is to work FOR the people to ensure that Johnson County is home to great schools, a thriving job market, and the quality of life that we expect.

Spouse's Occupation:

Family Medicine