I’m a multiracial woman from a multicultural family.

My background has acquainted me with issues impacting people from all walks of life, which is essential in a district as diverse as ours.

I started my advocacy in college where, like so many women of color, I experienced sexual violence. At the end of my freshman year, the Title IX board asked me to join their new campaign “kNOw MORE.” This was a critical point in my life as I was faced with the options: do I work to help other survivors at the risk of reliving that pain, or do I leave these experiences in the past?

I chose to join the campaign, understanding that if I could make a difference for even one other woman, it would be worth it. Through “kNOw MORE,” I gained practical, hands-on experience advocating for survivors like myself. I gained confidence in speaking publicly about these issues, driven by solidarity and a growing realization that I could use my voice to stand for others and bring tangible change.

I’ve brought these same skills, and my masters in Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware, to my work as an advocate for environmental justice. As a community leader, I have worked with environmental and social impact groups throughout the state to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have organized on-the-ground, grassroots projects, including community gardens and women’s empowerment workshops. I have formed meaningful relationships with local, state, and federal legislators to demand equitable policy, and will continue to work with them to improve our district and state.

I’m running to represent our 18th district because I have seen firsthand the disconnect between community voices and state government concerning workers’ rights and wages, education for our students, and environmental justice. In our district, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in unsustainable development that strips us of our green spaces and escalates the pressing issues we already face–traffic, air pollution, and polluted water. In order to make real change, we need to elect people who will step up to fight for the policies that our community wants and needs; I have the background in science and policy to make a difference for our community and ensure that everyone has a voice. The diversity of our district is what makes us strong, resilient, and inclusive, and I will fight to ensure that all of us in this district and state can thrive.

My vision for this state is one where people are part of the legislative process, not just as passive listeners, but as active members in shaping policy. We need to pass policies to finally make good on the promise of clean air, land, and water for every person in this district. We need to fully and equitably fund our public schools and treat schools as pillars of support for our neighborhoods, and we need to ensure that everyone can earn a good wage with the right to collectively bargain and be guaranteed workplace protections. Working together is the only way to make progress in our district and in our state as a whole. I hope to earn your vote in the Democratic primary election on September 13th as a major step towards this progress.