Record of Service
I believe in community service. From the time we moved into Downers Grove I became involved in
activities revolving around our church and children and the village. I was an active member of the
Highland School PTA serving as its president and on the parents’ board at Herrick before joining
the Village Council. Much of my service since joining the Village Council has focused on reaching
out to you, the resident – I try to serve as your elected voice in public debate and policy.
Downers Grove Village Council
- Appointed Commissioner in 1988
- Elected 1989
- Re-elected 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005
Village Council Contributions
- Mayor Pro-tem (1994 to 1999)
- Chair Public Services Standing Committee
- Co-Chair Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee
- Member Transportation Advisory Subcommittee
- Member Storm water Utility Advisory Subcommittee
- Council Liaison To Community Dialogue on Residential Redevelopment
- Council Liaison to Planning Commission
- Council Liaison to Liquor Commission
- Deputy Liquor Commissioner
- Chaired Subcommittee on Traffic Issues at South High School
- Established Economic Development Commission and Visitors Bureau
- Facilitated Wetland Preservation
- Board Member & Treasurer DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Member Legislative Committee of DuPage Mayors and Managers
- 8-Year Member Planning Commission
- 6-Year Member Zoning Commission
Community Organizations
- Advisory Board Member Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence
- Member Character Counts! Coalition – Pancake Breakfast Co-chair
- Member District 58 Strategic Planning Committee
- President & Treasurer Highland School PTA
- Member Herrick PTA
- Member North High School Parents Club
- Trustee & Finance Committee Member Marmion Academy
Education/Work Experiences
- Computer Consultant, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Research Associate, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Graduate Student, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Bachelor of Arts, Queens College, Flushing, New York
Personal
- 29-year resident of Downers Grove
- Married to Philip for 42 years
- Mother of Andrew and Carrie
- Member of St. Mary of Gostyn Church