Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2019-present

Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024

Member, Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Member, Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee

Member, House Committee on Community Safety, Select

Vice Chair, Local and Consent Calendars Committee

Former Member, Corrections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Substitute Teacher, Garland Independent School District

Legislative Aide, Texas House of Representatives, 2015

Field Organizer, Battleground Texas, 2014

Field Organizer, Wendy Davis for Governor, 2014

Education Services Coordinator, KERA, 2008-2009

News Producer, KCEN-TV, 1996-1998

Member, Community Investment Program Task Force, present

Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, present

Member, Parent Teacher Association, Garland Independent School District, present

Member, Saint Paul United Methodist Church, present

Former Member, Advisory Board, Rowlett Parks and Recreation

Chair, Dallas Women’s March, 2017

Convention Services Coordinator, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2000

Awards:

Community Service Award, 2017, Garland Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club
Rising Star for Community Service, 2017, Dallas Chapter of the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association
Spelman Woman to Watch, 2017

Father's Occupation:

Surgeon

Favorite Quote:

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou

"Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them." - Brené Brown

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." - Psalm 91:4

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mother's Occupation:

Community Leader

Spouse's Occupation:

Gulf War Veteran