Candidate for
Council Member; City of Martinez

I am the Forensic Crime Lab Manager for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, experienced in crime scene examination and reconstruction, DNA analysis, toxicology, bloodstain pattern and gunshot residue analysis. I am a member of the California Association of Crime Laboratory Directors.

I graduated from Alhambra High School; later earning Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Studies and a Master's Degree in Public Administration.

As a fourth-generation resident and descendant of the early Martinez families who made their living fishing the Bay and working in the old cannery (cousin to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio), I believe Martinez is a unique, beautiful place to live. We have our marina, a diamond in the rough; beautiful hills, parks, open spaces, small farms and wineries; and a quaint, nostalgic downtown.

I'm a mom, raising twin 15-year-old daughters. I care about Martinez and want to use my problem-solving skills to investigate ways we can preserve and improve Martinez for future generations.