Priorities
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
HEALTHY FAMILIES.
PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST
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As a mother and judge, I understand the importance of family from both a personal and professional perspective.
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My judicial and legal career has been centered around helping families in crisis, whether in adoption, mental health cases, or domestic relations.
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I’ve consistently fought for policies and rulings that strengthen the family unit and protect children.
PRIORITIZING PUBLIC SAFETY
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On City Council, I led efforts to hire more police officers and firefighters to keep our neighborhoods secure.
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I hosted many public safety forums to hear directly from citizens about the challenges their families faced.
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In Municipal Court, I will bring the same commitment to holding offenders accountable and keeping communities safe.
RESTORING INTEGRITY TO THE COURTS
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I believe courts must be a place of fairness and impartiality.
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As a current Domestic Relations Judge, I apply the law with consistency, discipline, and compassion.
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I’ll continue to be a voice for common-sense values on the bench, resisting the push toward radical ideology that undermines trust in our institutions.
Experience
A CAREER DEDICATED TO
PUBLIC SERVICE
For me, public service has always been about putting families first. It’s not just a campaign slogan, it’s the principle that has guided every step of my career in law and public service.
First and foremost, I’m a mother to two beautiful girls. There is no greater title I hold than “mom,” and no higher calling than raising strong, compassionate, and thoughtful daughters. Being a mom has taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of standing firm in your values – lessons I bring to the bench every day.
As an attorney, I dedicated much of my work to helping individuals struggling with mental illness. I fought to get people the help they needed, not just through treatment, but through real second chances. My goal has always been to restore lives and reunite families whenever possible, because when someone finds stability, it ripples outward to their children, their parents, and their community.
When I served on Cincinnati City Council, my guiding principle was clear: do what’s best for families. Whether I was advocating to reopen classrooms and get children back to in-person learning, leading the charge to hire more police officers and firefighters, or organizing numerous public safety forums across our city, I always listened closely to what families needed to feel safe and supported. I stood up for common sense policies and never backed down when it came to protecting our neighborhoods.
In my role as a Magistrate in Probate Court, I had the immense privilege of working with families during some of their most emotional moments. It was truly one of the great honors of my life to assist with the adoption process. Being there when a child becomes part of a loving, permanent home is something I will never forget. Those experiences continue to inspire me in my judicial service.
That path led me to serve as a Judge in Domestic Relations Court, where I currently work to help families navigate some of the most difficult and complex times in their lives. Whether it's custody, divorce, or child support, I approach each case with fairness, firmness, and deep compassion. These decisions require not only a strong understanding of the law, but a judge who cares about the people behind each case file.
Now, I’m running for Municipal Court Judge because I believe our community needs strong, steady leadership in every corner of the courthouse. From criminal matters, to traffic infractions, to housing issues, Municipal Court touches lives in real and lasting ways. We need judges who reflect our values, who take public safety seriously, and who will apply the law consistently and fairly.
This election is critical. We’re seeing more and more attempts to bring politics and ideology into our courtrooms. I’ve never been interested in headlines or hashtags. I’m interested in doing what’s right. The courtroom is no place for activism. It’s a place for fairness, integrity, and justice.
As Judge, I will continue to be fair. I will continue to be tough. But most importantly, I will be compassionate. Because at the end of the day, this job is about serving the people of Hamilton County.