Born and raised in a culturally diverse household in the Los Angeles area, I became explicitly aware of oppression and the pervasiveness of structural racism after moving to the much less diverse city of Portland, Oregon. Being more aware of injustice and relearning history has brought focus and clarity to my life. It is now my personal and professional mission to root out white supremacy wherever I can and to help build a society and planet where BIPOC can thrive.

My experience and education is in nonprofit financial and operational management. I tend to be drawn to organizations that are in periods of growth, flux, and change, probably because I’ve always loved puzzles and solving complex problems. My strengths include thinking strategically, setting and achieving goals, and working towards a shared vision of the future. And these strengths have afforded me the opportunity to be successful in the form of fulfilling roles at values-aligned organizations.