I’m a Harlem-rooted Army veteran, program manager, and community leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex projects across finance, infrastructure, and government. I’ve also spent decades working directly with youth and families in East Harlem through arts, education, and workforce programs.

I’m running for State Assembly because our community is being squeezed by rising housing costs, limited supply, and systems that move too slowly to meet real needs. We need leadership focused on building more housing, cutting through bureaucracy, and creating real economic opportunity.

My campaign is centered on results: increasing housing supply, supporting small businesses, expanding access to after-school and workforce programs, and making government more accountable and effective. I’m not part of the political machine, I’m running to deliver “work you can see” and ensure East Harlem grows in a way that benefits the people who live here.

What differentiates me is both lived experience and real access. I’m not an outsider to this community. I’ve spent decades working directly with residents in Harlem through out NYC in youth programs, arts, and grassroots organizing. I have trusted relationships inside NYCHA developments, senior centers, and community networks that traditional politicians often struggle to reach. These are voters who are frequently overlooked but deeply engaged when approached with authenticity.

While many candidates rely on traditional political structures and endorsements, my campaign is built on direct voter contact and community trust. I’m reaching voters where they are in buildings, community spaces, and local events having real conversations about issues that impact their daily lives.

My path to victory is rooted in turnout. By activating underrepresented and historically disengaged voters, while also appealing to working families, small business owners, and residents who want practical results, we can build a broad, winning coalition. This is a people-powered campaign focused on access, trust, and delivering “work you can see.”

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New York’s current systems are too slow, too rigid, and not built for the scale of challenges we face. We cannot solve housing shortages, modernize infrastructure, or deliver public services effectively with outdated hiring rules and procurement processes.

Civil service reform is essential to building a high-performing government. We should prioritize skills over credentials, make exams directly relevant to the work, and enable faster, more flexible hiring. Government should be able to compete for talent and staff critical roles without unnecessary delays.

On capital projects, we need to move faster period. Giving New York City greater procurement flexibility will accelerate delivery, reduce costs, and open the door to more innovative solutions. The status quo drives up timelines and expenses which ultimately hurts residents.

If we are serious about results, we have to build a government that can actually execute. That means removing bottlenecks, embracing efficiency, and delivering projects and services at the speed our communities deserve.

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New York’s housing crisis is fundamentally a supply problem, we are not building enough housing at any level to meet demand. We need to significantly increase production across the board, including market-rate, affordable, and supportive housing, to bring costs down and stabilize communities.

At the same time, we must treat homelessness as a housing issue. Shelters are not a long-term solution. Expanding and accelerating permanent supportive housing is one of the most effective ways to move people into stable, dignified living situations while reducing long-term public costs.

We should also maximize the value of our transit system by building more housing near subway and commuter rail stations. Transit-oriented development reduces commute times, supports economic growth, and creates more sustainable communities—but it requires updating outdated zoning rules that limit density where it makes the most sense.

Finally, we need to modernize building codes and construction practices. Safe, well-regulated innovation like modular construction and updated design standards can significantly reduce costs and speed up delivery without compromising safety.

If we are serious about affordability, we have to build more, build smarter, and build faster.

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New York must get serious about delivering faster, more cost-effective transit. Right now, projects take too long and cost too much. We should streamline construction, reduce unnecessary design requirements, and allow temporary disruptions when it leads to faster, more efficient delivery of long-term infrastructure.  We also need to move people more efficiently on the streets we already have. Expanding busways and investing in bus rapid transit can significantly improve commute times, especially for working-class New Yorkers who rely on buses every day.  Public safety is also critical. Expanding automated camera enforcement can help protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by ensuring accountability and reducing dangerous behavior on our streets.  On parking, we need a balanced, community-sensitive approach. While better pricing can improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, we must also consider the needs of residents, small businesses, and working families. Any changes should be thoughtful, phased, and responsive to neighborhood realities.  Overall, the goal is simple: move people faster, safer, and more efficiently while making smart use of our limited street space.

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In East Harlem, resilience and energy policy are not abstract issues they directly impact cost of living, public health, and long-term stability. We need to expand clean energy quickly while making sure communities like ours benefit first.

That means removing unnecessary barriers to solar and making it easier to install systems on public housing, schools, and community facilities. Streamlining approvals can help lower energy costs for working families and reduce the environmental burden in neighborhoods that have historically been overexposed to pollution.

At the same time, we need reliable, zero-emission energy to support a growing city. Expanding nuclear energy and maintaining existing plants ensures we have a stable power supply while we continue to scale renewables. Reliability matters especially for working-class communities that cannot afford outages or rising energy costs.

For East Harlem, this is about affordability, health, and access. We should be leading the way in clean energy investment while making sure the benefits lower bills, cleaner air, and good jobs reach the people who live here.

Throughout my career as a program and project manager, I have consistently focused on execution getting complex projects done efficiently despite institutional barriers. One example is my work building and managing PMO structures across financial and infrastructure-related initiatives, where I streamlined processes, improved coordination across stakeholders, and accelerated delivery timelines.

In community work, I’ve spent over two decades creating and sustaining youth arts and after-school programs in Harlem, often with limited funding and resources. The biggest obstacle has always been navigating slow, fragmented systems and securing consistent support. I overcame this by building direct relationships with community leaders, leveraging partnerships, and staying focused on outcomes over process.

The result was sustained programming that provided safe spaces, mentorship, and real opportunities for young people demonstrating that when you remove barriers and focus on delivery, you can create meaningful impact at scale.

1.Increase Housing Supply at All Levels

I will support policies that expand housing production across market-rate, affordable, and supportive housing. This includes zoning reforms, faster approvals, and reducing unnecessary delays that drive up costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable and stabilize communities like East Harlem.

2.Streamline Government and Project Delivery

I will advance civil service and procurement reforms to modernize how government hires and builds. This includes skills-based hiring, faster onboarding, and more flexible procurement tools to accelerate infrastructure, housing, and public projects.

3.Invest in Workforce Development and After-School Programs

I will prioritize funding and expansion of after-school programs, vocational training, and workforce pipelines tied to growing industries like construction, infrastructure, and clean energy. The goal is to connect residents especially youth and underserved populations to real economic opportunities.