I grew up in Ward 8 in a working class immigrant family. During the Great Recession, we lost our house, and it took us years to save up enough to buy another home here in Poughkeepsie. I came back to fight for a Poughkeepsie that works for all of us.

After graduating from public schools and SUNY, I dedicated my career to serving our city. In my current role at the local grassroots nonprofit For the Many, I’ve helped organize community meetings and lead successful local legislative campaigns to keep Poughkeepsie residents in their homes, stop Airbnbs from taking over our community, and secure a commitment from the city to replace lead pipes. I also serve as Dutchess County Co-Chair for Mid-Hudson Valley DSA and have helped them organize coat drives and food pantries for Poughkeepsie residents. As a democratic socialist, I believe that government should do big things to help working class people, instead of giving out 99-year tax breaks to corporate developers.

I’ve walked every single street of Ward 8 to talk to my neighbors. I’ve attended almost every Council meeting for the last 2.5 years. I’ve marched on picket lines with workers all across our city. I’ve helped lead successful legislative campaigns on the state and local level. I’ve spent years building relationships with voters, unions, grassroots organizations, and elected officials. I know how to bring people together and get things done. I’d be ready to serve on day one.