Why I'm Running

I have seen first-hand the effect of the recession on people in northwestern Pennsylvania. My students struggle to locate good paying jobs in their fields. Seniors are left with the choice between their medicines and their living expenses. Our small businesses need economic development support to survive and thrive. The people of the 3rd District of Pennsylvania deserve a representative in Washington, DC, who will keep their real interests at the forefront. It's time for all of us to work hard for recovery, including education for our children, protection of our seniors' benefits, and the wise use of our natural resources. I will be an independent voice for Western Pennsylvania, standing up to those who would end Medicare as we know it or block middle class tax breaks while fighting to protect tax cuts for Big Oil and billionaires. It's time to fix our broken Congress and get back to work rebuilding our economy.

Meet Missa

Missa Eaton has been working in education for more than 15 years, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State Shenango. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Eaton worked in a wide range of roles including retail and real estate, giving her a well rounded base of experience. Mrs. Eaton grew up in a blue collar family and has spent her career helping students retrain and rebuild their skill sets so they are better equipped to find good paying jobs in a tough economy. Missa's father worked in a meat packing plant until joining the army and deploying to Vietnam. After serving in Vietnam, he returned home to work as a bus driver and a leader in both his union and local VFW. Mrs. Eaton's mother worked as a secretary to ensure that Missa got the best education. Her grandparents were farmers and house painters. The examples that Missa's parents and grandparents set taught her the same work ethic and family values that make Western Pennsylvania strong.

Missa Eaton, 48, currently lives in Sharon with her husband John. Missa's daughter, Kalie Trueper, is 25.