Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
At sixteen years old I began my first job at a local restaurant. Returning home from my high school and preparing myself to be a server to others. During my junior year of college I scheduled my courses to take place on Tuesday and Thursday so that I could work overnight Monday, Wednesday and Friday as the supervisor of vulnerable patients. More recently, I’ve dedicated the last 4 years of my life to being a stay at home mother to three beautiful children while matriculating graduate studies. My experiences as a stay at home mother, a healthcare professional and a service worker are a reflection of my obligation to society, to care for others and to prioritize what feels most important to them… to advocate for all.
Healthcare
Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation. What steps would you take as a state representative to ensure access to affordable healthcare, including mental health services, for residents who are currently uninsured or underserved in your district?
As state representative I would promote access to affordable healthcare, including mental health services, for uninsured, underserved residents by fighting to ensure that every Texan has access to affordable healthcare. Texans desperately need a single-payer system.
Education
What measures would you support to ensure adequate state funding for public schools and accountability for taxpayer funds used in voucher or education savings account programs?
A measure I would support to ensure adequate state funding for public schools is simple, allocate funding. Educators are an essential part of our community, state funds should support them fully.
Issues
What are the two most pressing issues unique to your district, and what specific, measurable actions would you take to address them during your term?
There are many issues unique to District 150 though the most pressing to this area would be utility prices and flood management. While our streets rise in water after small amounts of rain, we suffer by paying the cost.
