Life in Maryland is too expensive and complicated. We need lower costs and simpler services that work for real people.
Instead, our opposition is demonizing neighbors and cutting programs for marginalized community members who are also under attack from national politicians. I know our interdependent communities are our strength. We keep each other safe. We care for each other. We thrive when we rise together.
Everyone deserves justice. Everyone deserves freedom. Everyone deserves safety.
And we deserve better policies and better leadership to help us get there.
I bring nearly 20 years of experience as a community organizer and disability advocate, most recently as an adjunct professor, special education lawyer, nonprofit leader, and disability and tech policy expert. I am equally comfortable talking to kids about respect and human dignity as I am giving an expert consultation to the United Nations on disability and human rights. I know how to build coalitions, collaborate across communities, and work to make sure everyone has a voice. As an openly queer and disabled Asian American, I also bring a desperately needed fresh perspective and understanding of vulnerable and marginalized communities — and I believe deeply that a rising tide lifts all boats.
MY PRIORITY
ISSUES
Every day, I’m advocating for the people who are the hardest hit by bad policies and who have the most to lose when our leaders get it wrong. People in our district are dealing with absurdly high gas prices, lack of transportation, inadequate social services, overcrowded schools, and job insecurity. Here are some of my plans to advocate for our communities: