The loss of my child changed me forever. It reshaped how I see the world, deepened my empathy, and strengthened my resolve to fight for others--especially those navigating grief, instability, and challenges that too often go unseen. That experience is at the core of who I am and why I serve.

My background in community organizing and my work as a District Leader have placed me on the front lines of some of the most urgent issues facing our community---especially housing and mental health. I've worked closely with families struggling to stay in their homes, and I've been a consistent, determined voice fighting to keep people housed. I've also seen how deeply mental health challenges affect individuals and families, often compounded by stigma, lack of access, and systems that fall short when people need them most.

These experiences are not abstract to me --- they are personal, and they are constant. I've sat with neighbors in moments of crisis, helped connect people to resources, and pushed for solutions that treat people with dignity.

I'm proud to be known as someone who shows up, who listens, and who fights---especially when it matters most.

I'm running for State Assembly because too many people feel like they're facing these challenges alone. No one should have to struggle to keep a roof over their head or navigate mental health challenges without support. We can and must do better.

I don't claim to have all the answers, but I bring lived experience, resilience, and unshakable commitment to this community. This campaign is about people---making sure everyone has not only a place to call home, but the support they need to truly live.

What sets me apart from my opponents is not just what I stand for—it’s how and why I show up.

I’m not entering this race from the outside or following a traditional political path. My work is rooted in lived experience, in my service as a District Leader, and in walking alongside people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. My perspective is grounded in reality—not theory.

What also sets me apart is accessibility. Too many voters feel disconnected from their representatives. I’ve made it a priority to be present, to listen, and to engage directly with the community—not just during election season, but consistently.

Our path to victory is built on the field. This is a people-powered campaign grounded in the work we’ve been doing for over 10 years—knocking on doors, hosting community conversations, and maintaining a constant presence across the district.

We’re meeting voters where they are—at home, on their blocks, and in their daily lives—while organizing alongside the East Harlem Community for Good Government Democratic Club to build real, sustained community power.

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I'll support this if we ensure that the buildings are going to go up safely, be accessible for all abilities, equitable across the state.

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Public streets are valuable public space, but reforms must be equitable, strategic based on neighborhood needs and reinvested.

Agree, with guardrails. Must balance this with community input, environmental protections, and fair siting practices. I support statewide standards while ensuring the community have input in the policies.

While I support the climate goals of the CLCPA, new nuclear reactors are too costly to build to meet our 2040 goal. They also raised unresolved concerns around waste and environmental justice. Instead, I support investing in faster, more equitable solutions like renewable energy, storage and grid modernization.

One example from my work that reflects an abundance mindset is my leadership with Residents to Preserve Public Housing (RPPH), where I have consistently advocated for fully funding and rehabilitating Section 9 public housing at scale.

For years, the conversation around NYCHA has been framed as scarcity—limited resources, delayed repairs, and privatization as the only solution. I pushed back on that by organizing residents, educating the community, and advocating for policies like reinvesting revenue from measures such as the Stock Transfer Tax to bring billions back into public housing for comprehensive repairs, not piecemeal fixes.

The obstacles were significant. We faced political resistance, competing interests, and a system that often excluded residents from decision-making. There was also a lack of transparency that made it difficult for residents to fully understand or influence the process.

Despite that, we built collective power—hosting meetings, mobilizing residents for hearings, and ensuring their voices were on the record. As a result, we helped shift the conversation toward long-term, fully funded solutions and stronger resident engagement, while holding agencies accountable in public forums.

This work reflects my broader approach: we don’t accept limits that are imposed on our communities—we organize, advocate, and build the political will to deliver the scale of investment our communities deserve.

Fully Fund and Rebuild Public Housing (Section 9 First)

Reinvest revenue (e.g., Stock Transfer Tax reforms) directly into NYCHA Section 9 housing

Mandate comprehensive capital repairs (elevators, mold remediation, infrastructure)

Require resident decision-making power in any redevelopment or preservation plan

Housing Production + Affordability Reform

Legalize and accelerate affordable housing construction

Reform environmental review and building processes that delay housing

Advance co-op and condo fairness by reclassifying them as homeowners, not commercial property, and address expiring tax abatements

Build a Government That Delivers

Streamline access to public benefits (housing, childcare, cash assistance)

Modernize hiring and procurement to reduce delays in delivering services

Expand before- and after-school programs for 2K/3K and invest in a living wage for paraprofessionals and childcare providers