Currently holds the office of Virginia House of Delegates - District 7 until January 14, 2026.
Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates - District 7 in 2023 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedCodify women's reproductive rights and ensure access to health care for all. Learn more
Address sexual violence: update laws to address cyberbullying and revenge porn as potential forms of sexual assault. Learn more
We must address disparities in criminal justice reform for juveniles and adults. We must ensure that our justice system considers mental health concerns, differing abilities, neurodiversity, and similar issues to avoid over-criminalizing any particular community. Learn more
I would support a diversion program that allows human trafficking victims to receive needed services rather than face criminal charges. Overall, I would work to improve procedures that seek to protect public confidence in the judicial system and prevent disparities in the implementation of the Virginia Code. Learn more
Increase incentives focused on small businesses that provide training for careers related to environmental sustainability. Learn more
Support DEI initiatives to develop inclusive workforce opportunities. Learn more
Fund schools to improve safety and security measures and prevent unauthorized access to public schools. Learn more
Identify resources to fully fund public schools at the state level in order to address the SOQ requirements and remove the support cap on funding for personnel. Learn more
Support the development, implementation, and funding of a centralized and standardized state reporting system to alert schools when an employee engages in misconduct as defined by the VA criminal code. Learn more
Initiate a study and funding to provide trauma-informed training for staff members and mental health support so that when students experience bullying or other marginalizing events, staff members are able to recognize the harm of such actions and avoid re-traumatizing students. Learn more
Support multiple pathways to graduation, including workforce readiness, removing the stigma attached to choosing nontraditional paths, focusing on growth rather than testing, improving access to experiential learning, and providing funding to provide certifications and dual enrollment during high school. Learn more
Fund mental health services for needs arising due to the opioid crisis and other substance abuse issues, including preventative education and support referral services for students who may be at risk or have experienced an opioid or other drug-related medical crisis. Learn more
Provide inclusive practices for Special Education and neurodiverse students in pathways programs for workforce training and provide skills to gain meaningful employment. Learn more
Fund mental health services for needs arising due to the opioid crisis and other substance abuse issues, including preventative education and support referral services for students who may be at risk or have experienced an opioid or other drug-related medical crisis. Learn more
Support the development, implementation, and funding of a centralized and standardized state reporting system to alert schools when an employee engages in misconduct as defined by the VA criminal code. Learn more
Provide inclusive practices for Special Education and neurodiverse students in pathways programs for workforce training and provide skills to gain meaningful employment. Learn more
Identify resources to fully fund public schools at the state level in order to address the SOQ requirements and remove the support cap on funding for personnel. Learn more
Fund schools to improve safety and security measures and prevent unauthorized access to public schools. Learn more
Recognize that children learn best in their communities and should be able to safely commute to and from school. Thus, I would patron a bill recognizing the need for safe ingress and egress from the school building and prioritizing state resources, including partnering with VDOT to address safety concerns at our local schools. This legislation would establish a liaison between VDOT and the local school district to address all such concerns on a priority basis. Learn more
Initiate a study and funding to provide trauma-informed training for staff members and mental health support so that when students experience bullying or other marginalizing events, staff members are able to recognize the harm of such actions and avoid re-traumatizing students. Learn more
Support multiple pathways to graduation, including workforce readiness, removing the stigma attached to choosing nontraditional paths, focusing on growth rather than testing, improving access to experiential learning, and providing funding to provide certifications and dual enrollment during high school. Learn more
Support efforts and education for residents and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operational demand for energy through efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy. Learn more
Build a new Green Economy and create clean energy jobs. Learn more
In addition, I strongly support the following measures that have not yet been enacted in Virginia: Ban Assault weapons. Prohibit high-capacity magazines. Enact consumer safety laws, including childproofing. Develop Stalker Prohibition laws. Enact microstamping on all new guns. Prevent straw purchases of guns. Ban Ghost Guns Ban 3d-Printed Guns. Learn more
I strongly support the commonsense gun safety measures enacted in 2020/2021 by the Democratic General Assembly and Governor Northam. I will be part of the brick wall preserving these important safeguards. In addition, I strongly support the following measures that have not yet been enacted in Virginia: Ban Assault weapons. Prohibit high-capacity magazines. Enact consumer safety laws, including childproofing. Develop Stalker Prohibition laws. Enact microstamping on all new guns. Prevent straw purchases of guns. Ban Ghost Guns Ban 3d-Printed Guns. Learn more
Ensure access to prenatal care is understood and accessible to women of all income levels to reduce the infant mortality rate. Learn more
Secure funding to improve women’s and infant health through educational efforts. Learn more
Authorize a study on infant mortality and maternal health disparities among Virginia residents and provide legislation to address disparities in care. Learn more
Fund affordable housing and community care programs. Learn more
Provide incentives to companies supporting the transition to electric buses and other forms of shared transportation. Learn more
Provide incentives for capital investments in the development of pedestrian and bike routes. Learn more
Recognize that children learn best in their communities and should be able to safely commute to and from school. Thus, I would patron a bill recognizing the need for safe ingress and egress from the school building and prioritizing state resources, including partnering with VDOT to address safety concerns at our local schools. This legislation would establish a liaison between VDOT and the local school district to address all such concerns on a priority basis. Learn more
Support the right to collective bargaining and repeal the "right to work” law. Learn more
Support DEI initiatives to develop inclusive workforce opportunities. Learn more
Support the right to collective bargaining and repeal the "right to work” law. Learn more
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