Overview

• State officials said she died Thursday morning at age 41 after a battle with cancer, with colleagues noting she was surrounded by loved ones.
• She represented House District 48, spanning East Portland to Damascus, after winning elections in 2022 and 2024.
• Her legislative record featured early childhood and child-care measures including HB 3144, HB 3014 and the CHIPS Child Care Act, along with chronic absenteeism bills such as HB 3199 and HB 3218.
• She helped secure local investments including $5 million for the Happy Valley Community Center and support for the Boring Community Center.
• Before the Legislature she worked in Portland schools, helped launch a Walking School Bus program, and served on the David Douglas School Board, and colleagues from both parties issued tributes reflecting that community-rooted service.