Born and raised in Arizona. Graduated summa cum laude from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU. Became an investigative reporter, then worked at the ACLU championing criminal justice reform and federal immigration reform. First openly pansexual member of the Arizona legislature. Negotiated historic investment in affordable housing and homeless services.
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Family & Heritage
Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. Parents are both educators who taught their six children that communities are strongest when people look out for each other. Born-and-raised Arizonan and civil rights activist.
Political Career
Before Politics
Investigative reporter after graduating from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU. After uncovering government corruption and exposing harmful legislation, worked at the ACLU and ACLU of Arizona championing criminal justice reform and federal immigration reform. Also worked as a communications manager and campaign strategist.
Education
B.A. summa cum laude, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Arizona State University, 2014
Key Issues & Priorities
Public education funding and K-12 reform
Housing affordability and homelessness
Criminal justice reform
Immigration reform
Labor rights and fair wages
Clean energy jobs