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Ballot City
Wichita
Campaign Phone
316-226-0974
Personal Biography
I am a proud member of Wichita’s District 1 and have been a dedicated Wichitan for over 15 years. I arrived in Wichita by chance, but stayed by choice. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and my master’s degree in Public Administration from Wichita State University, and I’m currently on track to complete my Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I am a lifelong learner, deeply committed to public accountability and servant leadership.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Wichita State University, Masters Degree in Public Administration, Wichita State University and Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2026)
Community/Public Service
Former Board Member: Humankind Ministries, The Kansas African American Musuem, Phillips Fundamental Learning Center, Chair of Leadership Wichita, Volunteer at Juvenile Detention Facility, Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas, Habitat for Humanity, Rise Up for Youth and Destination Innovation Inc.
Economic Development
We must invest in our small and minority-owned businesses, the backbone of our economy, while creating tangible pathways to good jobs, expanding educational access, and building a reliable public transit system that serves 2nd and 3rd shift workers.
Cultivating Strong Communities
We must tackle the affordable housing crisis by focusing on the development of workforce housing and expanding transitional housing for our unhoused neighbors. By doing so, we ensure that everyone has access to a safe, stable, and quality place to live.
Building Trust
We must create a public dashboard where citizens can clearly see, with full transparency, the progress and shortcomings of the city’s strategic plan to promote accountablity.
With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, I’ve managed diverse revenue streams and budget including state, federal, and private philanthropic funding. Through this work, I’ve learned how to balance budgets, ask tough questions, and build sustainable financial plans that don’t rely on a single source of income.
Working across suburban, urban, and rural communities has taught me how to engage diverse voices and address the unique, complex challenges each community faces. My lived experiences, including experiencing homelessness, would bring a vital and firsthand perspective to the City Council and the interventions we need to consider.
I have a proven track record of building diverse coalitions, even when they don't agree.
A City Councilmember has the unique opportunity to elevate the voices of the people they serve while mobilizing government resources and partnerships with the community to address challenges head-on. As federal policies increasingly impact local communities, we need leaders who not only understand how to navigate these complexities but who also bring bold, pragmatic, and innovative solutions to the table.
Local government shapes the direction of our city and we need champions committed to building a Wichita that works for everyone, not just a select few. Through inclusive policies and community-driven projects, so we can ensure progress is shared by all.
