Getting to know your
candidate for District 6
For a long time, I've been drawn to work that has larger meaning. I've always believed that helping others shouldn't be rare. It should be normal. But somewhere along the way, it became something people appreciate because it's uncommon.
After eight years putting down my roots in Denver and District 6, I've watched things that could have been fixed go unaddressed. I've seen solutions implemented that weren't what we actually wanted or needed. It reminded me why I majored in the public administration field in the first place: to support communities throughout the layers of government and improve how the government serves people. Good Governance means something.
I'm going to tell you a story. A few years ago, I was a victim of a landlord conglomerate right here in this district. The city couldn't do much because of how the rules work. A fellow neighbor of mine, a real leader in the moment, rose and fought back with others. It took a few years to get around, but in the end, he won a legal precedent (Smith, et al v Cardinal Group Management, et al.) that protected all renters. His action reminded me of what's worth fighting for: not just yourself, but others who face the same struggle. I want to do the same thing...do what's needed and just.
Real leadership means building solutions together. It's about the results we achieve as a community. When we solve problems right, everyone benefits. Good policy is how we create real progress.
That's the kind of representation District 6 deserves and strengthen Denver as a whole.
Since moving here in 2017, it took years for it to click, but Denver is truly a home. This city offered me opportunities when everywhere else felt stagnant, neighborhoods felt like a warm welcoming, and neighbors were simply being good neighbors. My first roommate, a Colorado native, welcomed me and helped me set my roots at the beginning. I've built a life here that I couldn't imagine anywhere else.
As an operation-focused Analyst, I balance vision with practicality by using data analysis and systems thinking to turn ideas into action. My career spans public and private sectors, from coordinating state programs to optimizing operations. Volunteering through Denver's Commission for People with Disabilities, participating in city-host dialogue events, statewide task force on the rights of people with disabilities, staying active with my Registered Neighborhood Organization, and engaging in legislative advocacy, I've learned to navigate the gap between what should be and what's possible, always pushing for solutions that actually work. Reminded myself that it is okay to dream about something and strive for it.
As a Deaf person, I've learned to focus on what's directly in front of us rather than what's assumed—asking questions about systems, traditions, and processes others take for granted. This perspective made me an advocate across all barriers: age, race, identity, socioeconomic status, marginalized communities AND communities searching for their voice. I approach challenges pragmatically, guided by an idealistic vision but grounded in realistic limits. I look for solutions with cross-group benefits, understanding that when we resolve issues/barriers for some, we often improve conditions for everyone.