Why I'm Running
I come from a small town most people haven't heard of, raised by an extensive family that doesn't fit any traditional mold. I started working young because that's what we did back then. Nothing about my background is common or conventional, but it taught me to see things clearly and question what doesn't make sense.
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 roots in Denver and District 6, I've watched fixable problems go unaddressed. I've seen solutions implemented that weren't what we actually wanted or needed. I find myself thinking, "There has to be a better way to do this." It reminded me why I majored in public administration in the first place: to support communities at every level of government and improve how government serves people. This is what good governance should be.
Direct Actions & Ideas • Community-Centric Solutions • Data-Driven Plans
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 among many things...do what's needed and just.
That's what stuck with me: you don't need a perfect background to make a difference. You need to care enough to show up and do the work. That's why I'm running - to bring common sense solutions and genuine representation to District 6.
My Commitment to District 6
- Ask me anything. I'll give you straight answers.
- No agenda but yours.
- Real Conversations = Real Solutions.
The Focus
- Safer Neighborhoods
Through infrastructure, policing, and community partnerships - Small Business Support
Reinvesting in local businesses that make our district thrive - Smarter Government
Using technology that's already available to serve you better - Fair Housing
Rebalancing the landlord-tenant relationship - Real Affordability
Rethinking what affordable housing actually means
Policies
- Coming soon...
About Me
Since moving here in 2017, it took years to click, but Denver is truly home. This city offered opportunities when everywhere else felt stagnant. The neighborhoods felt welcoming, and neighbors were simply good neighbors. My first roommate, a Colorado native, welcomed me in a way I hadn't experienced before and helped me set my roots. I've built a life here I couldn't imagine anywhere else.
I come from a small town so small it didn't appear on maps until Google Maps. Raised in a blue-collar household with an extensive family spread across multiple states, I was the first generation in my family to graduate from college, earning both a BA and MPA. I grew up navigating between the hearing world and the Deaf world, attending both a public school and schools for the Deaf. I learned early how to move between different worlds and bridge perspectives that rarely intersect.
I earned my bachelor's degree from Gallaudet University and my Master of Public Administration from San Diego State University. I interned for U.S. Congressman Scott Peters, where I gained firsthand experience in public service. When life didn't work out as planned, I pivoted by earning coding certifications and navigating the job market. Today, I work at Convo Communications, supporting a nationwide operations platform that serves Deaf communities.
As an operations-focused analyst, I balance vision with practicality, 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. Through volunteering with Denver's Commission for People with Disabilities, participating in city dialogue events, serving on the statewide task force on the rights of people with disabilities, staying active with my Registered Neighborhood Organization, and engaging in state legislative advocacy, I've learned to navigate the gap between what should be and what's possible. I push for solutions that actually work while remembering it's okay to dream big 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 idealistic vision but grounded in realistic limits. I look for solutions with cross-group benefits, understanding that when we remove barriers for some, we often improve conditions for everyone. I'm a problem solver.