Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
With Utah roots that go back many generations, I have a deeply ingrained passion for the future of the Beehive State. I look forward to continued opportunities, both professional and personal, to help promote principled resource stewardship and improve quality of life throughout Utah and the Intermountain West.
Deputy Director, Natural Resources Division
Director, Resource Development Section
Assistant Attorney General | Department of Natural Resources | Public Lands Section
I joined the organization in 2015. Prior to joining Voices for Utah Children, I worked with the legislative policy team at Breathe Utah, where I spent the 2015 General Session advocating for clean air. I earned my BA in German Language & Literature from Willamette University in Oregon, and my JD from the University of Tulsa College of Law, gaining valuable clinical experience through my work with the Immigrant Rights Project legal clinic. Prior to law school, I taught English as a Second Language in Utah, Texas, and Honduras. As a former teacher with deep Utah roots, I look forward to continued opportunities to help improve quality of life for children across the state.
Taught core subjects (Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies) in a bilingual classroom environment. Worked cooperatively with 1st – 6th grade teachers, as well as Spanish-speaking staff. Created curriculum, planned lessons and activities, worked one-on-one with struggling readers, and worked with all staff to plan school events.
Teaching 6th through 8th grade ESL Language Arts at Burnet Middle School. Specific duties included classroom instruction and management, group tutoring, lesson planning, standardized test administration, professional development, and cooperative work with other staff. Served as Pep Squad Coach during the academic year 09-10.