Training and Experience
Technology and Democracy Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School; Ohio Digital Director, Obama for America 2012; Senior Advisor, Higher Heights for America (overseeing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC operations); over a decade of experience as a national public affairs and political strategist working on civic engagement, voting rights, and coalition-building initiatives.
Ohio should be making it easier for eligible voters to participate in our elections, not harder. I would restore “Golden Week,” which allowed voters to register and vote on the same day during early voting, and expand early voting days and hours so working people, parents, and shift workers have more opportunities to cast their ballots.
I would restore the grace period for absentee ballots so ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted, and allow more secure drop boxes so voters have safe and convenient ways to return their ballots.
I would also revise restrictive voter ID requirements that can intentionally suppress participation.
Ohio’s tax system should support working families while keeping our state fiscally responsible. Eliminating property taxes altogether is not a realistic solution—those revenues fund essential services like schools, public safety, and local infrastructure. Instead, we should focus on targeted relief, including expanding the Homestead Exemption so more seniors and homeowners on fixed incomes can stay in their homes as property values and taxes rise.
We should also look for ways to simplify the tax code and ensure it is fair, while maintaining the resources needed to invest in education, infrastructure, and workforce development. Responsible tax reform should provide relief where it’s needed without undermining the services Ohio communities depend on.
Rising costs are hitting families from every direction—housing, childcare, healthcare, and utilities. We need practical policies that lower everyday expenses while helping people earn and save more. I support expanding the Homestead Exemption to help seniors and homeowners on fixed incomes stay in their homes as property taxes rise. Childcare is another major cost, which is why I’m introducing a Childcare Tax Credit of up to $2,000 per child and legislation to guarantee childcare access for childcare workers. We also must protect ratepayers from rising utility costs as Ohio grows and ensure new industries help pay for infrastructure upgrades. Finally, investing in workforce training and good-paying jobs helps families keep up with the cost of living.
My priority is ensuring every student in Ohio has access to a strong public education that prepares them for college, careers, and life. That starts with fully funding the Fair School Funding Plan and making sure public schools have the resources they need for smaller class sizes, mental health supports, and modern facilities. I also believe we must hold private schools receiving public dollars accountable to the same standards as public schools. For higher education, we need to keep college affordable by strengthening need-based aid and workforce training programs while protecting academic freedom and the collective bargaining rights of faculty and staff.
Reducing hyperpartisanship starts with focusing on real problems people face rather than political theater. I believe in working across differences where we can. Especially on issues like workforce development, infrastructure, and lowering everyday costs for families. That also means listening to people in our communities, not just voices inside the Statehouse. At the same time, civility doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations. We can disagree strongly on policy while still treating each other with respect and keeping the focus on solutions that move Ohio forward.
