Representative Gonzales is a long-time resident and former mayor of Westerville. She began her community service through the Westerville Telecommunications Commission and the Westerville Re-Investment Housing Council. During her eight years on the Westerville City Council she also served as a member of the Recreation Advisory Board, Westerville Parks Foundation, Planning Commission, Fire Advisory Board and COTA Westerville Advisory Council. In addition, she is a recipient of the Making Your Tax Dollars Count Award.

Representative Gonzales is a graduate of Otterbein College. She and her husband, John, have three children- Jennifer, Lois and Richard.

Education - Otterbein University, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science

Committees, Committee Name Position - Finance and Appropriations Member, Health and Aging Vice Chair, Public Utilities Member, Rules and Reference Member.