I grew up right here in Northeast Fort Collins—swimming in Long’s Pond, biking the Poudre Trail, and attending our local public schools. This city shaped who I am. It’s where I first learned the value of community, of neighbors looking out for one another, and of what it means to belong. I came back to start my career as a teacher because there’s no other place that feels like home, and no other place where I’d rather give back.

Housing is personal to me. I’ve served on the board of Habitat for Humanity, where I’ve seen how life-changing it is when families get the chance to build and own a stable home. I also helped found YIMBY Fort Collins to fight for policies that make it easier to build affordable, inclusive housing in the neighborhoods where people want to live.

This is about people, not buildings. I am fighting to make sure our teachers, our nurses, young families and seniors have the opportunity to live in a safe, secure home right here in Fort Collins.

I come from a family of environmentalists. My parents started Trees, Water & People, a nonprofit that tackles deforestation and climate issues from Central America to the Colorado Front Range. I grew up planting trees, attending community clean-ups, and learning that protecting the earth isn’t just a value, it’s a responsibility. That’s why I’m passionate about sustainable growth. I believe we can build a city that welcomes new neighbors while protecting the natural beauty that makes Fort Collins so special.