After graduating, I interned for Congresswoman Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, before working on future President Joe Biden’s campaign. And in 2020, I returned home and founded Let’s Move Killeen, a community organization focused on healing racial divides, ending no-knock warrants, and bridging the gap between our communities and police to make Killeen a safer place for all.

My dad was considered a “soldier’s soldier.” He led from the front and he lifted the voices of all of his soldiers – regardless of rank. He believed that accomplishments come, not from power or medals, but through building authentic connections. He taught me to trust in the power of problem solving and the importance of working toward collaborative solutions. It is his spirit of service and willingness to stand for what’s right in our community that inspired me to run for Texas State House District 54.

Over the past decade, Bell County has exploded in size, population, and diversity. But unfortunately, our infrastructure has struggled to keep up with our growth: dilapidated housing in our historic communities, lack of job opportunities, and poor access to broadband throughout the county are just a few of the issues keeping our cities, large and small, from reaching their potential. One thing I have heard repeatedly while talking to folks in the district, is the desperate need for new leadership that listens and fights for what our communities need – someone the people can relate to.