Priorities That Put People First

I am running for State Senate in Legislative District 25 because I believe our community deserves leadership rooted in listening, compassion, and action. Too often, decisions are made without the voices of everyday people being heard. I’m committed to changing that.

I’ve spent my career on the front lines of some of the toughest challenges our communities face, and I’ve seen firsthand what works—and what doesn’t. From homeless outreach and managing the men’s overflow shelter at Central Arizona Shelter Services, to counseling individuals at Towers Jail, I’ve witnessed the impact of incarceration, systemic inequities, and barriers to care. I’ve led crisis teams in Globe and Payson, supported people in psychiatric hospitals, and navigated the complexities of insurance systems—seeing too often how profit, not people, drives decisions about care.

These experiences have given me a clear picture of how housing, healthcare, education, mental health, and criminal justice intersect—and they’ve fueled my commitment to fight for systemic reform. I’m running to make sure dignity, opportunity, and access to care are available to everyone, not just a privileged few. With your vote, we can build a community where people are supported, listened to, and empowered to thrive.

I am committed to:

Supporting Agriculture and Farmworkers: I am committed to policies that protect the livelihood of our farmers and farmworkers, promote sustainable agriculture, and ensure fair wages and safe working conditions for those who feed our communities.
Water Security & Protecting Water Resources: Invest in reliable water infrastructure for families, farmers, and future generations. I support policies that ensure sustainable water access for Yuma & Maricopa County farmers, including investments in water-saving technologies and fair allocation from the Colorado River.
Addressing Agricultural Labor Needs: I advocate for practical solutions to labor shortages, including streamlined visa programs for seasonal workers and workforce development initiatives that support farm employment.
Supporting Climate-Resilient Agriculture: I promote funding and resources for farmers to adopt innovative practices and technologies that help crops thrive amid rising temperatures and unpredictable weather.
Affordable Housing & Infrastructure: Expand affordable housing, support smart growth, improve roads, water, transit, and build low-income housing with wraparound services.
Immigration & Border Policy: Ensure humane border security, end family separation, and support pathways to citizenship.
Health Care & Public Health: Expand access to care, maternal and mental health services, telehealth, and pandemic preparedness. I fight for affordable healthcare for all, including mental health and substance use services, so no one has to choose between care and their livelihood.
Investing in Education: I stand with teachers, administrators, and school staff by ensuring adequate funding, safe learning environments, competitive compensation, free student lunches, comprehensive sex education, and the tools they need to empower the next generation.
Mandating Mental Health Education: I support integrating mental health education into schools, teaching students essential skills for coping, managing emotions, communicating effectively, and building resilience—giving young people the tools they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Expanding School Mental Health Services: I support increasing the number of school counselors and providing greater access to mental health evaluations and treatment in schools, ensuring that every student has the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Protecting Historical Truth and Access to Knowledge: I believe in safeguarding the teaching of factual U.S. and world history and ensuring our students have access to diverse books and resources. Politicians should not be in the business of banning books or censoring education. Our communities deserve classrooms that encourage critical thinking, preserve historical accuracy, and prepare the next generation with the full truth of our shared past.
Economic Opportunity & Cost of Living: Increase wages, attract industries, support small businesses, and ease financial pressures for working families.
Voting Rights & Election Integrity: Protect fair elections, end gerrymandering, expand early and mail-in voting, and fight misinformation.
Racial & Social Equity: Confront systemic racism, promote justice reform, and protect equality in education, housing, and healthcare.
Women’s Rights & Bodily Autonomy: Protect reproductive rights, ensure pay equity, fund women’s health research, provide free period products, and advance workplace protections.
LGBTQIA+ Protections: Strengthen anti-discrimination policies in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and housing.
Environmental Protection & Climate Action: Invest in clean energy, protect public lands, and create green jobs.
Government Ethics & Transparency: Enforce accountability, prevent conflicts of interest, and ensure responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Supporting Successful Reintegration: I advocate for programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives, including access to education and job training, stable housing, mental health and substance use treatment, mentorship, restorative justice opportunities, and strong family and community support—because when people are given the tools and resources to succeed, our communities are safer and stronger.
Ending Private Prisons: I support eliminating for-profit prisons, ensuring that incarceration is not driven by profit but by justice, rehabilitation, and public safety. Taxpayer dollars should fund programs that reduce recidivism and support community well-being—not corporate profits.
Student Loan & Homeownership Support: Forgive student debt, make higher education affordable, and help young people and families buy their first homes.
Corporate & Workplace Equity: Limit corporate pay disparities, reduce administrative burdens on health professionals, and protect fair wages and working conditions.
Health Insurance Reform: Ensure insurers cannot control patient care, guarantee timely and full payments to providers, and prevent retroactive fee reductions.
Fair Taxation: Increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, reduce the burden on low- and middle-income families.
Combat Disinformation: Hold media and platforms accountable for false information while protecting free speech.
Safety & Unity: Protect peaceful protest, invest in community safety, reduce political polarization, and regulate AI responsibly to serve workers and the public good.
Gun Safety & Violence Prevention: I support commonsense gun laws that protect our communities while respecting responsible gun ownership.
Labor Rights and Unions: I stand with workers and their right to organize, collectively bargain, and secure fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions. Strong unions are essential to building a thriving, equitable economy.
Raising the Minimum Wage: I support increasing the minimum wage to keep pace with inflation and worker productivity, ensuring that every Arizonan earns a fair wage that meets the cost of living and reflects their contributions to our economy.
Backing Healthcare Heroes: I support nurses, medical technicians, and healthcare workers by advocating for better staffing, competitive pay, mental health resources, and access to professional development so they can continue providing top-quality care.
Supporting Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Families: I am committed to ensuring that our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families receive the care, resources, and support they deserve—including healthcare, mental health services, job training, and community programs.
Supporting First Responders: I believe in providing our police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders with the resources, training, and mental health support they need to keep our communities safe while ensuring they are valued and supported in their vital roles.
Protecting Workers in Retail and Service Industries: I believe in fair wages, safe workplaces, and career advancement opportunities for employees in retail, hospitality, and service sectors, recognizing the essential role they play in our economy.
Supporting Skilled Trades and Construction Workers: I champion job training programs, fair pay, workplace safety, and infrastructure investments that create opportunities for our tradespeople and strengthen our communities.
Supporting People with Disabilities and Their Families: I am committed to protecting and strengthening programs through the Department of Developmental Disabilities, ensuring individuals with disabilities and their families have access to the care, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Expanding Autism Awareness and Support: I support increasing public awareness, understanding, and access to evidence-based services and treatment for individuals on the autism spectrum, ensuring they and their families receive the resources, education, and care they need to thrive.