I’ve built my life around one guiding belief — when we invest in people, we invest in the future. Growing up, I experienced firsthand how teachers, mentors, and professors could shape a young person’s life. Their support helped mold me into who I am today, and it inspired me to pay it forward by mentoring and guiding the next generation of students in my own community. That same passion is what drives me now as I run for the Riverside County Board of Education.

I’m a proud graduate of San José State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. My journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s one of perseverance and purpose. During my senior year, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I wanted to take time off from school to care for her, but one of my mentors encouraged me to keep going — reminding me that my mom would want to see me walk across that graduation stage. Some days were incredibly difficult, balancing classes and hospital visits, but I did it. That experience taught me that with determination, support, and faith, we can overcome even the toughest obstacles.

Professionally, I’ve built a successful career as a technical sales engineer — one that has taken me across the U.S. and around the world. Experiencing different cultures and ways of doing things has shown me how much more unites us than divides us. As the California Ambassador for Women in HVACR, I speak with students about exciting, well-paying careers in skilled trades and STEM fields. Through my nonprofit, Dream, Achieve, Lead, I also provide mentorship, tutoring, and scholarships to local youth — helping them gain confidence, clarity, and leadership skills for their futures.

To me, leadership means action — showing up, listening, and building bridges between education, industry, and community. I truly believe that with the right resources and opportunities, every student can dream boldly, achieve confidently, and lead courageously. That’s the kind of future I want to help create for Riverside County.