Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 2018

No caucus information on file.

English Instructor, Tri-County Technical College, 2009-present

Former Employee, Campaign for Jane Dyer

Former Employee, Campaign for President Obama

Former Employee, Campaign for Senator Vincent Sheheen

English Lecturer, Clemson University, 2003-2009

Money Manager, Carolina First Bank, 1999-2002

Advisor to Tri-County Political Scientists (TAPS), Tri-County Technical College, 2010-present

Member, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, present

Member, Foothills Alliance Board, present

Member, NewSpring Community Church, present

Former Anderson Community Team Leader, Secretary Hillary Clinton

Co-Chair, South Carolina Democrats Care Anderson Chapter

Community Team Leader, Hillary for America, 2015-2016

Volunteer/Healthy Lifestyles Chair, PTO-Calhoun Academy of the Arts, 2014-2015

Vice President, Anderson Democratic Women's Council, 2011-2013

South Carolina Delegate, Democratic National Committee, 2012

National Delegate, Democratic National Committee, 2012

Awards:

Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee-Clemson University, 2004
Summa Cum Laude Graduate-Clemson University, 2002
Top English Graduate-Clemson University, 2002

Father's Name:

Eugene T. Smith: retired but former rock quarry foreman

Favorite Book:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Harry Potter Series, Gone Girl

Favorite Movie:

Dirty Dancing, Gone with the Wind, American Beauty, Titanic

Favorite Musician:

90s alternative rock, mainstream pop, Eric Clapton, a little bit of everything

Favorite Quote:

"Nothing happens unless first a dream." --Carl Sandburg

"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18

Proverbs 29:18: Where there is no vision, the people perish.

Favorite TV Shows:

House of Cards, Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, HardBall with Chris Matthews

Pets (include names):

Jewel: 13 year-old Dachshund-mix

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for State House to change the way we do politics in SC. Our current state govt. cannot even agree on how to fix our roads, which is shameful. I believe blind partisanship is the reason our elected officials cannot agree on common sense initiatives, such as improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

As a mother and teacher, I am seeking public office because I am sick and tired of inactive career politicians and partisan gridlock. SC citizens deserve legislators who will fight for them rather than fight with each other, resulting in little progress in the areas of education, healthcare, and infrastructure. I envision a brand new day in SC when our elected officials will seek common sense solutions to propel this state forward, regardless of political persuasion.

Spouse's Occupation:

BMW Manufacturing Associate: New Model Team