WHY I AM RUNNING
EDUCATION
I chose the Lehigh Valley to raise my family, educate my three boys, and build a home because of its great school districts. When I think about the issues facing our Commonwealth today, education is at the forefront. I believe that access to quality education is essential and I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure that every child has the support and resources they need to succeed. My approach is centered on providing opportunities for teachers, parents, and students to collaborate on creating a robust and engaging learning experience. This includes raising the standards of our schools, providing funding for educational resources, as well as improving and updating school infrastructure, and supporting diverse extracurricular activities. It also means encouraging intellectual debate, and freedom of expression, while respecting one another.
Women’s Reproductive Rights and Quality Healthcare
There has been a long history of struggle for women to attain their rights. As a woman, I am indebted to their sacrifices. We should not reverse the historic progress that has been made. I support the protection of women's reproductive rights in Pennsylvania which includes ensuring that all women can safely access the care they need. My focus is also on ensuring that all people, including our seniors, have access to quality healthcare that they deserve and that families have the childcare they need to be successful in both their personal and professional lives. I am committed to increasing access to mental health services and preventative care.
ENVIRONMENT
My mother who has never smoked was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. We do not yet know all the consequences that pollution has but we know it is affecting us and our world in far too many ways. I care deeply about the environment and am committed to addressing climate change and preserving a cleaner world for our families both today and for generations to come. I believe in protecting our air, water, and greenspaces, and in promoting responsible stewardship of our natural resources. By promoting “smart growth” we can attract businesses to the district while still respecting the environment and our greenspaces. We can establish our region as a leader in the state. My vision includes preserving our beautiful parks and recreational spaces, preserving our farmland, protecting the rights of all individuals to a clean and sustainable living environment, and keeping Pennsylvania beautiful.
Democracy and Freedom
I am deeply grateful to be born in the United States of America, a country that is known around the world for democracy and freedom. Yet today there are election deniers in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. January 6th taught us that we cannot take our democracy and freedoms for granted. They can be taken away from us violently and we must protect our constitution and our rights. We must elect people in public office who respect those American values. I will be an unwavering supporter of those rights because I know what it means for those around the world who do not have them.