VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026

Q. Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. My parents came to Huntsville when I was a toddler so that my father could work with Werner von Braun at NASA. I attended high school at Grissom and went to college at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and Alabama A&M University. I have lived in District 10, the district that I hope to represent, for over thirty years. 

Q. Tell us about your life and family today. 

I have been married for 30 years to my husband, Robin Cozby. We have one 24-year-old son, Jordan, who currently lives in Washington, D.C. and works on Capitol Hill. We also have a rescue dog, Fenice, a Siberian Husky. My family and I recently decided to move to a smaller house within our district in order to downsize, and we love our simpler life!

Q. Why are you invested in the success of this community? 

I believe Madison County has an incredible amount of potential, but that we need to continue to grow and improve so we can become the true gem of Alabama. I am also deeply invested in the people of North Alabama—we are an unusual and dynamic community, composed of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. The people of this region have a lot to offer, ranging from engineering and manufacturing to entertainment, commerce, and the arts. 

Additionally, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am very passionate about healthcare—particularly mental health—and how it can be reformed to better serve this community. 

Education is another area in which I am invested, as both myself and my family were educated by local public schools. I believe that everyone deserves an equitable, quality education that prepares them well for the future, and will thus fight for an end to any educational disparities in our state. 

Our community also has wonderful economic prospects, especially Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center. We are a very pro-business county, and I am dedicated to expanding and refining our business capabilities. 

Q. What led you to run for office? 

Twenty years ago, I worked as Representative Mike Ball’s first campaign manager. My 24-year-old son is shocked that there was once a time when a Democrat could work for a Republican, when our community had a more bipartisan spirit, and when neighbors, friends, and family members could remain close and loving even with different political ideas. But there was such a time. 

Several years ago I again partnered with Mike Ball, who has a heart for mental health reform, in order to pass legislation that protects children with mental health issues. Working to pass this bill planted a seed in my mind, and so I decided to run for AL HD-10 this year when Mike Ball decided to retire. Working with Mike Ball on this bill proved to me that a person really can make a difference when they get involved in what they are dedicated to, and I realized that it was time for me to get involved in politics in order to serve my community. I always admired Mike for his bipartisanship and his ability to work across party lines, and I hope to bring that same ethic and spirit to Montgomery as a State Representative. 

Additionally, during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, I spent a lot of time reflecting on many local issues and potential solutions. During this time I was also reminded of the beauty of our North Alabama home—I frequently picnicked by the Tennessee River, watched bald eagles soaring in the sky, and relished our temperate weather. 

I realized that Alabama deserves leaders who will listen to the needs of the community and work to create and implement solutions. We have the potential to lead the way in the United States, and we can and will do so much better. Together, we can make a difference. 

Q. What do you like to do for fun? 

I am an avid reader, and love to visit and engage with our local libraries and bookstores. I also adore traveling, and have been fortunate enough to travel all across the world with the help of my husband’s frequent-flier miles. Notably, I have been to Israel five times, and it remains one of the most incredible places I have ever visited. It is a humbling and profound experience to visit somewhere so much older than my home in Alabama, to reflect on the lives that our ancestors lived, and to learn as many lessons from these ancient worlds and people as possible. Finally, I love to putter in my garden. I take such joy in watching the things I plant slowly grow and bloom, as well as watching the birds and the beautiful changes in nature as seasons pass by. 

Q. What else are you involved in within our community? 

I have enjoyed a long and varied professional career within Madison County. I have worked in banking, aerospace, the Madison County Airport Authority, community mental health, and currently I work in private practice. My career path has been very dynamic and exciting, especially as I have learned over the years that I carry skills from previous positions into my next jobs—particularly bringing older lessons and ideas into new leadership positions.

 I was a member of Huntsville/Madison County Leadership Class 5 and continue to be involved in the alumni association. I chaired several committees of Panoply, a local arts festival, and in 1994 I was the chair of the festival as a whole. I then transitioned to become the Board President of both Leadership Huntsville/Madison County and Arts Huntsville.  I am an active member of the Episcocal Church of the Nativity, where I have taught Sunday School and served in other ministries. I currently work as a leader within the Diocesan Commission on Spirituality. I practice Sabbath-Keeping and Centering Prayer, and am currently a member of the 2022 Cohort of The Living School (a program focused on contemplation and Christian study).