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You may wonder why I’m running for Walla Walla County Auditor. My assessment is that the Auditor’s office needs the skills that I’ve spent my career building. I’m an economist, corporate facilitator and finance consultant. After completing graduate degrees in economics, and an MBA with specialization in finance, I worked in a consulting role, training managers and leaders of all types in the fundamentals of finance. I understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the work of the Government Accounting Standards Board, and I’m familiar with Workday software.

I have been responsible for analyzing corporate financial statements to measure performance against key metrics of success, and I’ve used financial tools to build computer based simulations – combining strategic thinking with forecasting budgets and the use of technology as a productivity tool. On the leadership side, I’ve managed teams of direct reports with deep technical knowledge and customer service backgrounds. In each circumstance I was able to earn their trust and accomplish set goals. As a consultant I worked to grow teams and leaders at companies in over 20 industries, including Boeing and Microsoft.

My experience provides me with a broad and deep toolkit for the Auditor’s role. That’s why I’m running.

Following is a list of questions from the recent AAUW Candidate Forum, and my replies. I hope this answers your questions.