- Occupation: Regional Director, American Friends Service Committee
 - Former City council member, Oakland, California
 - Served on staff of Supervisor John George (Alameda County)
 - Taught math in the Oakland public schools
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Healthy Neighborhoods throughout our city,  (to improve quality of life and environmental health)
 - Affordable housing for Oakland's workforce.  Advocate to improve schools for everyone.
 - Strengthening local economic development and jobs at good wages
  
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- Council member Nancy Nadel, SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
 - Black Women Organized for Political Action, Green Party, ACORN-PAC
 - John George Democratic Club & Latino Democratic Club
  
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