Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Jim DeBoer; children: 3, Eric, Maria (Darrow) and Jordan
Number of Children: 3
Background
Education:
Eighteen-Hour Teaching Certificate (toward Master's Degree) 1983 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI; BA Degree in Secondary Education 1976 Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI English Major, Music Minor
Biographical Sketch:
She served as mayor of the City of Holland 2015-19; Holland City Council member (at-large) 2005-15; on the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) 2018-19; Hosted the state conference for all mayors and city managers in Michigan (MML), 2017. She was Assistant Director: She Leads Michigan and She Leads America, 2020-present Strategic Development. Co-hosts broadcasts for women of faith across the state and nation; Radio Talk Show Host and Producer (1260 The Pledge), 2013-15; Co-Founder and Executive Director of West Michigan Character Council, 2002-17; High School Teacher - English teacher at Holland Christian High School, 1978-83; English teacher at Calvin Christian Middle School, 1977-78; Language Arts teacher at Randolph Christian Schools, 1976-77; and served on many community committees and boards.
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