I’m running for Lake County Coroner because this job matters — and because it can be done better.

The coroner’s office is one of those roles most people don’t think about until they need it. When they do, they deserve clear communication, a calm presence, and a system that works without confusion or delay. Families shouldn’t have to wonder who to call, what happens next, or whether anyone is paying attention.

Based on my professional experience and what I’ve seen locally, there is room to improve how this office serves our community.

My background is in healthcare and end-of-life care.

I’ve worked in intensive care units, hospitals during the COVID pandemic, interventional radiology departments, and in home health and hospice across Lake, Summit, and Park counties. I have regularly worked with families, physicians, hospice teams, and support organizations during moments when clarity and steadiness matter most.

This isn’t abstract to me — it’s my day-to-day work.

The coroner role requires:

• comfort with death and difficult conversations

• coordination with medical professionals and agencies

• clear documentation and follow-through

• calm leadership when emotions are high

That’s exactly the environment I’ve spent my career in.

I believe the coroner’s office can be more responsive, more organized, and better integrated with local healthcare partners.

Specifically, I want to focus on:

• Clear communication with families and providers

• Better coordination with hospice agencies, hospitals, and emergency services

• Consistent, organized systems that make the process easier to navigate

• Accessibility — people should be able to reach the coroner when they need to

These aren’t political goals. They’re operational ones.

I don’t believe death care needs to be dramatic or impersonal.

It needs to be professional, respectful, and steady.

My approach is straightforward:

• explain things clearly

• don’t overcomplicate what’s already hard

• treat families with dignity

• make sure the system works the way it should

This is about doing the job well, not making it about ego or politics.

Lake County is a small community. That’s a strength — but it also means roles like coroner have an outsized impact. When systems are unclear or communication breaks down, people feel it immediately.

I’m at a point in my life where I want to invest more deeply in this community and use the skills I’ve developed in a role that truly fits my experience. I live here, I work here, and I plan to stay here.

Running for coroner feels like a natural extension of the work I already do — just in a different capacity.

If elected, my commitment is simple:

• be accessible

• communicate clearly

• work collaboratively

• treat every case with seriousness and respect

I believe Lake County deserves a coroner who is present, organized, and grounded — and I’m ready to serve in that role.