I've been a Haddonfield resident for 25 years and am proud to be raising three children here -- with one at Drexel, one at Rowan, and one at St. Joseph's Prep. I serve as your Borough Commissioner of Revenue and Finance & Administration, and I also oversee Recreation, the Senior Citizen Commission, and the Municipal Alliance.

Professionally, I'm an executive director at the Wharton School, focused on teaching and learning technology. I hold a degree in Quantitative Business Analysis from Penn State. I previously served three terms on the Haddonfield Board of Education and was president of the Haddonfield Civic Association.

Big thanks to the League of Women Voters and the Haddonfield Civic Association for putting together the Town Candidate Forum on March 31st. It was a great chance to connect with the community and talk about the issues that matter to all of us. A few days before the event, candidates were given a full list of potential questions from the moderator. While there wasn’t enough time to get to every one during the forum, I wanted to make sure you still had access to all of my responses and thoughts that time didn't let me express. So I’ve shared the full list here, along with where I stand on each topic — because I believe transparency matters, and you deserve to hear it all. 

The HERD (Haddonfield Encouraging Responsible Development) proposal suggests a borough-led development of a stand-alone 10-unit affordable housing project on 1.1 acres, similar to The Place at Haddonfield (Snowden Affordable Units). This presents a stark contrast to the nine private redevelopment proposals, which incorporate affordable units within larger mixed-use or residential developments. Below I will break down some of the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal and how it compares against our other stand-alone affordable development The Place at Haddonfield commonly known as Snowden as well as how it compares against any of the 9 proposals. This is my work and thought process, not the official opinion of the Borough of Haddonfield. 

At the recent Civic Association Candidate Forum, I had the opportunity to discuss key issues facing Haddonfield, including diversity and inclusion, securing county funds for local projects, and the future of dormant properties like Boxwood Hall. Below are my responses to questions on how we can foster a more inclusive community, bring back tax dollars from Camden County, and preserve our town's historic charm while encouraging responsible private investment in local properties. Below are 3 questions and answers from that forum.

My answer from the Civic Association Commissioner Forum about our downtown businesses.
Haddonfield has two economic engines: the school system and the downtown. Both of those engines drive the economic value to our taxpayers with their property values. We have two main streets in town: Kings Highway and Haddon Avenue. I applaud the programming and the care of promotion of our Kings Highway businesses, but more can be done and should be done for our Haddon Avenue merchants.

It’s important that you know where I stand on the issues impacting our community before deciding if I’ve earned your vote. Voting is one of the best ways to ensure your voice is heard, and I want to make sure you feel confident that I share your values and will represent you with integrity. I believe in being open, transparent, and always putting our community’s needs first. These questions and my responses are part of a feature in The Retrospect newspaper, and I encourage everyone to subscribe to The Retrospect and NJ Pen for accurate, local reporting on the issues that matter.

It's crucial that you know my views on the issues that directly affect our community before you decide if I’ve earned your vote. Voting is one of the most significant ways you can shape our future, and you deserve a leader who shares your values and priorities. I believe in transparency, accountability, and open dialogue. I want you to feel confident that my decisions will always prioritize our community's best interests. By understanding where I stand, you can trust that I’ll work hard to address our challenges and lead with integrity. Your trust matters, and I’m here to earn it. Below are my answers to questions submitted by Haddonfield Today.

In my experience, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that we must trust the expertise of our public service professionals—whether they are firefighters, EMTs, or members of our outstanding police department. Any candidate who comes in with pre-packaged solutions for complex safety issues is undermining the judgment of those who are on the front lines, risking their lives every day to keep us safe. As a commissioner, my role would not be to dictate solutions but to collaborate with these professionals, while ensuring the public’s concerns are heard and integrated into the decision-making process.

One key issue I’m particularly passionate about is restoring trust in our local government. Over the past year, I’ve seen public trust erode, and rebuilding that trust is no small task. From my experience serving on the school board, I’ve learned how difficult it is to regain trust once it’s been lost, and how easily it can be broken. My goal is to bring civil discourse back into our decision-making process, ensuring that we work together respectfully and transparently.

The Bancroft redevelopment must prioritize minimizing impact, balancing affordable housing obligations, downsizing opportunities, and preserving open space, while avoiding undue pressure on our infrastructure and schools. The current Woodmont proposal, with 120 units, exceeds what Haddonfield needs and undermines our town’s character. Instead, a smaller-scale, thoughtful development that aligns with these goals can better serve our community, creating a welcoming neighborhood that respects both our residents’ desires and our town’s long-term sustainability. Keep reading for my thought process. Understanding how I will approach problems is important as you choose your next commissioner.