I grew up in Ward 8 in a working class immigrant family. We lost our home in the Great Recession and moved all around the Mid-Hudson Valley, but I always dreamed of returning to this city. 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 organizing working class people. In my role at the local grassroots nonprofit For the Many, I’ve helped organize community meetings and led 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 water pipes. I also serve as Dutchess County Co-Chair of 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 3 years giving public comments on a variety of important issues impacting our city. I rallied with federal workers to save our Social Security office and protect our Post Office. I spoke out against Central Hudson trying to raise our energy bills. 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.