Family: Husband: Richard; 3 Children: Peter, David, Elisabeth

Home: , Alaska

Education: MA, Nursing Science, University of Alaska Anchorage BS, Nursing, University of Michigan

Profession: Owner, a Healthcare Consulting Business, present Registered Nurse Alaska Board of Nursing, member, 2003-2010; Chair, 2005-2010 National Council of State Boards of Nursing Board of Directors. National Council of State Boards of Nursing Disciplinary Resources Advisory Panel Health and Human Services Commission, Municipality of Anchorage Alaska Workforce Investment Board, chair, Healthcare Provider subcommittee

Political: Senator, Alaska State Senate, 2010-present Committee Member/Chair/Vice Chair, Alaska Republican Party, 1997-2008

Congressional Membership: Healthcare Provider Subcommittee, Alaska Workforce Investment Board Chair, Governor Parnell's 'Legacy' Project Health and Human Services Commission, Municipality of Anchorage Commonwealth North Healthcare Strategy Action Group Alaska Health Strategies Planning Council Chair, Physical Activity Committee, Mayor's Task Force on Obesity and Health, chair Chair, Governor Palin's Transition Advisory Team, Department of Health and Social Services Commonwealth North Healthcare Study Group International Winter Cities 2004, Anchorage, Alaska, Vice Chair, Health and Medicine Governor Murkowski's Transition Advisory Team, Department of Health and Social Services

Organization Membership: Area 3 Governor of Yukon Alaska Council, Toastmasters International, 2010 Chair/Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Anchorage CPC Pregnancy Center, 2009-2010 Chair, Alaska Board of Nursing, 2005-2010 Member, Alaska Board of Nursing, 2003-2010 Member/Vice President/President, Anchorage Republican Women's Club, 2003-2008 Board/Chair, Christian Community Schools of Anchorage, 1993-2002 Coordinator, Parent Teacher Association, 1992-1997 Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo #8, Fairbanks, life member Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo #4, Anchorage, life member YMCA, Junior High Girl's Basketball Asst Coach, 1994 PTA, Abbott Loop Christian School, parent involvement coordinator, 1992-97 Abbott Loop Community Church, Junior High Youth Group Leader, 1992-95 Christian Community Schools of Anchorage, Volunteer School Nurse, 1990-1997 Member, Alaska Nurse Practitioner Association Member, Chugiak Eagle River Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Home and Landowners Organization Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA) Life Member, Pioneers of Alaska Member, Resource Development Council Member, Second Amendment Sisters National Council, State Boards of Nursing Board of Directors National Council, State Boards of Nursing Disciplinary Resources Advisory Panel

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