I lead by standing where the pressure is, not where the cameras are.

I was raised in Fresno by a mother who taught me to protect the vulnerable, tell the truth even when it costs you, and never tolerate abuse of power. Those values didn’t come from politics—they came from life.

I’ve worked, led teams, and held institutions accountable when they failed to hold themselves accountable. I’ve faced real systems, real consequences, and real responsibility. I learned early that leadership isn’t about permission—it’s about responsibility.

I’ve experienced homelessness. I know what it feels like to be shut out, sent in circles, and judged instead of helped. That’s why I don’t talk about hardship as theory. I talk about it as lived experience.

I live in District 7. I know what it costs to survive here. I know what it means when families are forced to choose between essentials. When survival becomes a series of impossible choices, that’s not a failure of character—it’s a failure of leadership.

I believe trust is built through presence, honesty, and action. If you ask why I made a decision, I’ll tell you—clearly and directly. Transparency should be real, not performative. Accountability should apply to everyone, not just those without power.

I don’t measure leadership by applause. I measure it by who I stand with when it costs something.

I owe no one. I have no strings. My responsibility is to the people and to the truth. And I will carry that responsibility with discipline, independence, and respect—for the work, and for the community.