- Occupation: Chief of Staff
 - Past Member, Oakland Library Commission
 - Past PTA President, Crocker Highlands Elementary
 - Former Policy Aide to Councilman John Russo
 - member of California State Bar
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Protecting District 2 Services During Fiscal Crisis
 - Creating "Livable Communities" Throughout Oakland
 - Improving Education and Advocating for Children
  
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- Assemblywoman Wilma Chan
 - Mayor Jerry Brown
 - The Oakland Firefighters
  
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- Education
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As Councilmember I will take an active role in advocating for Oakland's children.
 - Livable Communities
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I will work to make every District 2 neighborhood a "livable community"
 - Budget
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With an anticipated $31 million budget deficit, it takes experience and a track record to ensure that District 2's basic services are protected.
  
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