About Me
Dear Neighbor,
Welcome! My family and I are honored to do this work alongside the community. My husband Kevin is a teacher, and for 15 years I have been working alongside other parents in South Fresno, advocating for better parks, safer streets, and affordable housing.
District 7 is the only home my two children have ever known. For the majority of their lives, they have played alone in our neighborhood park. My neighbors have told me they simply do not feel safe to take their children. I did not see myself running for office- but for too long, our district has been used as a political stepping stone while our neighborhoods continue to be left behind. Yet, the people in my life have taught me that good things are worth fighting for- especially for those we love.
I was born in Madera to farmworker parents and raised as one of six children. My siblings and I often joined our parents in the fields, helping them achieve their dream of homeownership. Though our neighborhood faced challenges—vacant homes, underfunded schools, and limited resources—I cherish memories of bike rides and borrowing ingredients from neighbors for my mom's dinner. When I was 12, my brother was born with Down’s Syndrome, and I quickly learned that the health of a community oftentimes requires taking into consideration the needs of others. I volunteered in his classrooms growing up, and then went on to become a substitute teacher, with an intention of eventually becoming a special education teacher.
After graduating from Fresno State in 2010, Fresno became home. Through my church community, I joined local efforts like park cleanups, school staff appreciation events, and civic engagement initiatives. I saw how the struggles from my childhood-housing insecurity, lack of public spaces, and working multiple jobs-mirrored those of my neighbors. And for the last 15 years, I have continued to work alongside neighbors that are advocating for safer streets, better parks, and affordable homes.
My professional career has spanned from working in the classroom, to working with non-profit organizations like Every Neighborhood Partnership, and having first-hand experience within City Hall. As Community Relations Director for Fresno City Council District 3, I tracked infrastructure projects like roads, sidewalks, and park renovations to ensure timely completion, helped residents resolve complicated issues, and shaped policies like Blighted Vacant Building Ordinance and expanding support for small businesses.
That's why Kevin and I see our home as part of a stronger community built through connection and action-whether we are hosting neighborhood gatherings, joining local events, or showing up for civic meetings. As your next Councilwoman, I'll bring that same openness and commitment to City Hall.
