About Me

Among the many things that I am, I am a wife and mother who is striving to make the world a more accepting place. In the summer of 2022 my oldest child let us know that she was a transgender girl, shortly after my youngest began to question their assigned gender. I am now the mother of a transgender girl, a cisgender girl, a cisgender boy, and a transgender boy. Since then I have been on a journey to find community for our family as well as advocating for my children.

I have been working with our school district these past two years. I have met with board members, district employees, principals, and teachers. I have even contacted other school districts to learn more about their policies and difficulties. When talking to our school district, sometimes I am pushing them to do better and other times I am thanking them for what they are doing. In large organizations change can be slow and it is easier to be patient when I know change is their goal.

This past legislative session pushed me to begin speaking out against anti-trans leg

islation. I gave testimony in front of the House Committee of Health and Human Services against banning gender affirming care for minors. So many Kansans showed up and spoke out to protect trans kids. I met state representatives and senators, met parents of trans kids, and connected with organizations. This difficult time led to some of my most meaningful connections.

I know what it's like to be a parent who feels alone in my journey with my family.  My kids want to know they are not alone. I want to share with others the resources I have found and create a community in which to share all our resources.