I'm running for board
When I started digging into the budget earlier this year, I didn’t do it with the intention of running for board - I just wanted to add clarity and drive a productive conversation. The prior board elections have seemed fairly partisan and frankly pretty painful for the candidates running. However, I have decided there is a real need for someone with a financial background to help structure the conversations and decisions and I am willing to invest the time and energy that is required to do this well.
A little about me: I’ve spent my career in finance and accounting, including time as a CFO for high-growth companies, a consultant at McKinsey & Company, and earlier roles in government and public accounting. My work has always focused on bringing structure, clarity, and accountability to complex decisions.
I hold an MBA from the University of Chicago, a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, and a Finance degree from the University of Wisconsin. I’m also a CPA (license inactive) and a CFA charterholder.
I’m a parent of four young children, all age 10 and under, and we’ve lived in Rockville Centre since 2022. I have decided to run for the board because I believe I can make a significant contribution given the current budgetary needs.
What I Believe
Educators should lead—supported by strong financial discipline.
Teachers and administrators are the experts in how kids learn, and that should remain at the center of decision-making. At the same time, strong financial and operational oversight ensures those decisions are sustainable. I see my role as helping bring a clear framework around spending, outcomes, and best practices.
We need a long-term plan for fiscal stability.
The district should have a multi-year view of enrollment, costs, spending, and reserves. Without that kind of planning, it’s difficult to make consistent decisions year to year. A strong plan should also consider structural drivers of cost, like facilities and program models.
We should define and consistently track what success looks like.
There has been a lot of discussion about rankings. While they can be useful, they don’t fully define a great school district. We should establish our own set of metrics—academic performance, graduation outcomes, and feedback from families—and review them consistently, ideally through a simple, transparent dashboard.
Clear information leads to better community engagement.
Even with a background in finance, I sometimes find district information difficult to follow. When data is presented clearly and consistently—and shared in usable formats—it leads to more productive conversations and stronger community involvement.

So thrilled about this, my friend! We all you a great debt of gratitude to you for offering your brilliant brain to help our district!
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