For a long time, I think I lived a little bit in my own bubble.
I was focused on surviving life, raising my daughter, building my career, dealing with loss, trauma, stress, and just trying to keep moving forward like a lot of people do.
But over the years — especially through real estate, mental health advocacy, community involvement, and even running in the last election — I started paying closer attention to what was happening around me.
The more people I met, the more conversations I had, and the more situations I personally went through, the more I realized how many people feel unheard, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to navigate the systems around them.
And honestly, once you start seeing it, you can’t unsee it.
That’s a big part of why I’m running.
Not because I think I’m perfect or have every answer, but because I care enough to step forward, learn, ask questions, listen to people, and be involved in helping move the community in a positive direction.
One of the things I do best is connect with people. I understand that not everybody lives the same life or faces the same challenges, and I think that perspective matters when decisions are being made that affect real people and real families.
To me, this position is about being a bridge between residents and local government — helping people feel more informed, more involved, and more connected to the decisions shaping the community they live in.
I care deeply about Ward 3, and I believe communities become stronger when ordinary people are willing to step up, get involved, and work together toward something better.