Overview of My Background
20+ Years in Government, Politics and the Legal Industry, including:
- Worked for two city governments and the federal government
- Earned bachelors and masters degrees in public policy
- Worked for the AZ Democratic Party and numerous democratic candidates
Currently leads client communications for Lewis Roca law firm
Former AZ Legislative District 5 Democrats Board Member
Creative Thinker, Artist and Former Gallery Business Owner
Fourth Generation to Call Arizona Home
My Position Highlights
- Devoted to Pro Choice, Women’s Rights and Human Rights
- Strong Public Education Advocate
- Focused on Public Safety and Community Building
- Dedicated to Affordable Housing Initiatives
- Committed to Solutions that Help the Homeless
- Advocate for Smart Sustainable Development
- Supporter of Safe, Secure Immigration
Family Life and Fun Facts
- I am married 17 years to my incredible husband Monte Thyden. He works as a software engineer and is from Arlington, Virginia.
- I am a pet mom to Moose, a golden retriever mix, Whiskey, an oversized cool cat, and Veuve the kitten.
- I have a twin sister and amazing six year old niece who live around the corner.
- I am a professional artist and former gallery owner.
- I am a road warrior who loves to drive and has driven cross county nine times – seven in a jeep wrangler.
- I am the first in my family to go to college.
- I proudly attended Arizona State University and University of Maryland.
- I lived and worked in Washington, DC for 13 years.
- I worked for First Gentleman Doug Emhoff for five years while at Venable law firm in Los Angeles.
Endorsements
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