(Vote for 1)The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly. It is made of 118 representatives elected from individual legislative districts for a two-year term with no term limits.As of the 2020 Census, Illinois state representatives represented an average of 108,580 residents To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to representSalary: $93,712Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Illinois_state_legislative_districts#House]
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I’ve been inspired by nonprofit professionals, social workers, and mothers who answer the call to public service. While working in the corporate sector, serving on the board of GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago inspired me to transition into a career rooted in service. I earned a Master’s in Public Policy from Northwestern University while working full-time at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, where I led advocacy and government relations efforts to expand housing at the local, state, and federal levels. I now work in educational equity, leading communications and relations to expand opportunity. Across both, I’ve seen that connecting families and young people to opportunity strengthens communities and drives economic growth.
I would be honored to serve on the Housing Committee, the Education Policy Committee, and the Elementary & Secondary Education Appropriations Committee, where my professional experience would allow me to contribute thoughtfully and effectively. On the Housing Committee, I would work to expand access to affordable homeownership by addressing the shortage of starter homes and declining purchasing power. On the Education Policy Committee, I would advocate for financial literacy as a core middle and high school subject. On the Elementary & Secondary Education Appropriations Committee, I would focus on strengthening school funding to support a whole-child approach while easing the property tax burden on homeowners.
Like many people, my commitment to protecting reproductive rights is grounded in knowing women who have faced the need for an abortion. I am proud of the work Illinois has done to safeguard a person’s right to choose - we must continue to protect this right. At the same time, the state must ensure women feel supported in all their options—whether accessing abortion care or choosing to have a child—through policies like paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and maternal health supports. Ultimately, no legislator has the right to make reproductive decisions on behalf of their constituents. As technology advances, we must also remain vigilant in protecting reproductive health data by advocating for legislation like HB3494.
Since 2016, Illinois has found its footing, but families remain strained. We cannot only tax our way out of federal cuts; we must grow our way out of them. By earmarking revenue from booming industries like data centers for schools and clinics, continuing the push to modernize our tax code to relieve the working class, carefully closing corporate loopholes, and offering small businesses pooling opportunities to secure insurance for their workers, we can create a more resilient state. We also must not underestimate the power of our local nonprofits. The state should act as a force multiplier by providing grants that include a fundraising match. In doing this, we amplify the impact of every dollar and the partnership between sectors.
My campaign is about people. When we move families out of 'fight or flight' mode, they can finally plan for the future and participate in our economy. My budget priorities reflect this. Increasing IHDA funding so nonprofits can expand housing opportunities paired with financial coaching while fully funding our schools to provide vital mental health services and to relieve the tax burden on homeowners, is essential. By expanding Smart Start and childcare access, alongside food security and small business support, we give every Illinoisan the stability they deserve. These aren't just line items; they are the tools that give people a fair chance to catch up, stay ahead, and build a life in the communities they love.
