What is your secret to success?
I am very lucky to have an amazing team. We all love our jobs and have an outstanding membership. We are fortunate to serve such an incredible group of professionals.
What do you love best about what you do?
I love getting to work with all of our members from across the state. It’s exciting to be a part of a group that serves as a voice for so many Arkansans.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being named as a chairman of two influential committees while being in the minority party.
What obstacles have you had to overcome?
I was a single young female, and there really weren’t any women close to my age when I was serving in the legislature. I was once asked to leave a committee table because they thought I was someone’s daughter.
Is there another “power woman” in your life who inspires you?
My mother, “the Debs.” She is truly one of the strongest women I know. For years now, I have watched her advocate for early childhood development in Arkansas. She has made so many positive contributions and I hope to accomplish half of what she has.
What is your favorite quote?
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
