First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.Current Assignments2019Deputy Minority Whip 2019Judiciary Committee 2021Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee 2019Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee 20201st Vice President, Women Legislators of Maryland (member, 2019; Secretary, 2019; 2nd Vice-President, 2019-20) Past House Service Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2019-2021; Workgroup to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors, 2019-2020. Public Service Chair, Love Maryland PAC, 2015-2018; Vice President, Victoria Russell Foundation, 2017-present; Board Member, Maryland Friends of Midwives, 2012-2014. Memberships Harford County Republic Women's Club; Maryland Federation of Republican Women. Biographical Information Business Owner- Arikan Investments, 2016-present; Arikan Acres (small farm), 2014-present; Director, Public Relations, Arikan Accounting and Tax, 2009-present; University of Baltimore, English Language and Literature, General, 2007-2009; Married; three children. |