I was born in Baldwin, raised in Freeport, and I live in Hempstead. Long Island is home. It’s where I learned what community looks like, where I saw people look out for one another, and where I learned early on that hard work alone doesn’t always guarantee security.

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For more than 14 years, I’ve worked in government, civic service, and community organizing. I’ve served District 4 as Chief of Staff to New York State Assembly District 22 and Nassau County Legislative District 5, helping residents solve real problems — from road repairs and school busing to property tax grievances. I didn’t just learn how government works; I learned how to make it work for people.

 

I’m a union leader who fought for contracts that reflected dignity, respect, and fair pay — because workers deserve more than gratitude, they deserve security. I’ve trained hundreds of first- and second-generation women to run for office, because representation matters and leadership should never be reserved for the few.

 

I’m running to represent everyone — across race, age, income, and background. And yes, I’m proud to be working toward becoming the first Black woman in this role. Not just to break a barrier, but to prove that barriers don’t belong in a democracy at all. If you have the passion to serve, you should have a seat at the table.

 

To me, safety isn’t about fear — it’s about community. It’s about knowing your neighbors, meeting basic needs, and creating systems where people can rely on one another. When people have housing, healthcare, food, and opportunity, our communities are safer and stronger.

 

Long Island is special. It’s a reflection of America itself — diverse, resilient, proud, and hardworking. But the American Dream here has drifted too far out of reach. Families are juggling multiple jobs just to get by. Teachers are buying supplies out of their own pockets. Housing costs keep climbing, and too many people are barely holding on.

 

I’m tired of dreaming. It’s time to wake up.

It’s time to make healthcare accessible, childcare affordable, education strong, streets safe, and communities beautiful — with liberty and justice for all, not just for some.

 

I’m running because I believe government should work for the people who keep this island running. Together, we can make Long Island affordable, safe, and livable again — and finally make the American Dream real.