My Life with Purpose & Designing  Expertise

More About Me!

My diverse background has equipped me with a robust skillset perfectly aligned with the responsibilities of the Clerk-Recorder's office:

Legal Knowledge: Paralegal Certificate (UCSB, 2024) with a strong focus on Business Law, Probate, and Corporate Law.

Research & Compliance: Proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, E-Discovery, and Legal Analytics—ensuring meticulous attention to legal and procedural accuracy.

Technology & Finance: Skilled in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, payroll, and comprehensive financial reporting..

Leadership: National and International Disaster Relief Coordinator- FEMA and Samaritan's Purse. Experienced in supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating large-scale, complex projects.

International Exchange Student Site Director, Program Leader & ESL Teacher.

Community Engagement: Proven ability to build trust and lead service efforts at local and international levels, fostering positive community relationships.

Wisdom with Integrity & Education

My commitment to continuous learning reinforces my dedication to competent service:

  • Paralegal Studies Certificate – UCSB Extension (2024)

  • Business Management – UCSB Extension (2015)

  • International TEFL Certified Teacher (2009)

  • University of Cambridge Certified ESOL Teacher (2011)

 Lessons Through Life's Journey (My Core Principles)

These guiding principles are what I promise to bring to the Clerk-Recorder's office:

  • Accuracy: Meticulous record-keeping and unwavering legal compliance.

  • Accountability: Transparency in elections and public records for true public trust.

  • Accessibility: Making county services efficient, user-friendly, and responsive to every resident's needs.

  • Service: Meeting community needs with the highest level of professionalism and respect.

A Vision for Trust, Transparency & Efficiency

Understanding the County Clerk-Recorder's Vital Role

The County Clerk-Recorder is more than just the person in charge of elections. This essential office serves as a cornerstone of county government, quietly supporting the structure of our democracy and the accurate documentation of our lives. It oversees:

  • Fair and Secure Elections

  • Marriage Licenses & Civil Ceremonies

  • Birth and Death Records

  • Property & Other Official Records

My Commitments for a Stronger SLO County

Fair, Legal, and Ethical Elections: I am dedicated to ensuring fair, legal, and ethical elections for all residents. My commitments include:

  • Electronic Poll book to verify identity- real-time communications line between Vote Center (or Early Voting Center) and the Court House.

  • Signature Card- A card mailed to all active voters, prior to Election Day, which is used to quickly process voter in the Electronic Poll Book and to capture the voter's signature.

  • Establishing Vote Centers: A super precinct allowing voters to cast ballots anywhere in the county. Vote centers were first used in Larimer County, Colorado. Used currently in San Mateo, California.

  • No Excuse Absentee Voting- Allows a voter to cast an absentee ballot for any reason whatsoever.

  • Thoroughly Vetted Staff: Ensuring all votes are tabulated by thoroughly vetted, certified, and trained staff: Ballot Poll Workers, Election Signature Judge, free from partisan influence.

Transparency and Professionalism: I will serve with unwavering transparency, professionalism, and integrity. My office will operate with an open-door policy (where legally permissible), fostering public trust in every process.

Upholding Public Trust: My ultimate goal is to restore and maintain public trust in the election process and the integrity of public records.

Protecting Nonpartisan Values: I will vigilantly protect the nonpartisan nature of this essential role. This includes working to eliminate the disenfranchising of voter precincts, lobbying against gerrymandering, and holding candidates accountable for campaign fraud by utilizing the Public Integrity Unit.