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Why I’m Running

The South Bay deserves a representative who knows how to get things done and puts our community first. Too many families are dealing with rising costs and politicians who haven’t delivered the accountability and results we need. Leaders should understand what isn’t working, know how to fix it, and have a record of delivering results. That’s why I’m running for Assembly.

I’ve spent my career serving this community as a small business owner, family dentist, mom, School Board President, and SoCal ROC Board Member. I’ve managed budgets and employees, delivered balanced school budgets, fought for critical repairs and public safety, improved student outcomes, and expanded college and career pathways. I know how to turn promises into results.

As a healthcare provider and small business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how rising costs and unnecessary red tape make life harder for families and entrepreneurs alike. In the Assembly, I’ll bring that real-world experience to lower healthcare and everyday costs, cut red tape, and make our government more accountable and effective.

Next year, there will be only one doctor left in the entire California Legislature, and only a handful of small business owners and school board members. I intend to be those voices — because Sacramento sets healthcare, education, and business policy every day without enough people in the room who've actually done any of it.

I’m ready to bring real accountability and common-sense leadership to Sacramento — the same focus and results I’ve delivered for our community for years.

Issues and Priorities

My priorities to ensure South Bay residents can live, work, raise families, and retire in the communities they love include:

  • Balance the state budget by restoring fiscal discipline in Sacramento, closing unfair tax loopholes, and pursuing responsible non-tax revenue sources.
  • Lower everyday costs, including fuel and energy prices, and expand housing for teachers, nurses, first responders, seniors, veterans and working families.
  • Invest in a modern, resilient energy grid and clean energy infrastructure to lower long-term costs, improve reliability, and secure California’s energy future.
  • Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare so every Californian can get care when they need it.
  • Strengthen affordable education pathways from preschool to career so every student can build a stable future.
  • Reduce the influence of special interests in our political system while strengthening the voice and influence of everyday voters.

Let’s work together for a South Bay and California where everyone can thrive.

Lowering Taxes and Government Spending

Families shouldn’t have to shoulder an unfair tax system or unaccountable government spending that benefits the largest corporations and special interests at their expense. As an elected school board member, I’ve worked to maintain fiscal discipline and responsible budgeting.

Let’s stabilize the state budget, close unfair tax loopholes, and pursue responsible new sources of non-tax revenue.

Inflation and Cost of Living

Everyday costs are rising—from gas and groceries to utilities and housing—making it harder for families and pushing more people toward homelessness.

Let’s tackle rising costs by ensuring accountability in the utility and insurance industries while streamlining permitting and reducing unnecessary red tape to make it easier and more affordable to start a business or build in our communities, while maintaining strong environmental and safety protections.

Healthcare Access

As a family dentist and healthcare small business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how insurance companies deny care while raising rates. Rising healthcare costs also strain small businesses and local governments trying to provide coverage for their employees.

Let’s expand access to quality, affordable healthcare, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, removing barriers to care, and pursue real solutions that put patients first so every Californian can get the care they deserve.

Housing People Can Afford

California’s housing crisis is making it harder for teachers, first responders, families, and small businesses to thrive, while contributing to homelessness and putting homeownership increasingly out of reach. I will streamline permitting and outdated regulations, expand starter homes and workforce housing, support community land trusts, and help seniors access resources to repair, downsize, or transition into housing that better fits their needs.

Let’s build a South Bay where teachers, first responders, young families, and seniors can afford to thrive, and ensure the next generation can still afford to live in the communities they love.

Quality and Affordable Education

As school board president, I’ve worked to strengthen neighborhood public schools, ensure safe learning environments, retain great teachers, and expand affordable pathways to college and future-ready careers. Serving on the SoCal ROC Board, I’ve focused on delivering high-quality Career Technical Education programs that lead to good-paying jobs in the South Bay.

Let’s make sure every student, teacher, and school has the tools and support they need to thrive.

Protecting Our Democracy

Our democracy thrives when every voice is heard, every vote counts, and leaders put people—not ideology or special interests—first. I’ve partnered with civil liberties organizations and political civility initiatives to defend fundamental rights and promote respectful public dialogue.

Let’s stand up to extremism and division, reduce the influence of special interests in our elections, and ensure our government reflects the values and needs of everyday families.

Protecting Our Coast

Protecting the South Bay’s coastline must be a priority. Our beaches, coastal waters, and open spaces are essential to our quality of life, local economy, and environment, and we have a responsibility to preserve them for future generations. That includes supporting California’s 30×30 commitment to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and coastal waters by 2030, while ensuring conservation efforts are grounded in sound science and responsive to the needs of South Bay communities.