We need leaders who pick the fights that matter, who work every day to make Malden more sustainable, affordable and inclusive. That’s why I’m running for a third term as a City Councillor At Large.
In 2021, I ran for office for the first time at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to run because I saw the need for values-driven, strong leadership at the local level, and wanted to make sure Malden remained a great place to raise my family. In that race, I talked to thousands of people who shared their hopes, fears and ideas for the city. And when I got elected, I got straight to work on climate action, road paving, and more. Now, four years later, the world has changed a lot. But what has stayed the same is the opportunity to get involved in local government to change your community for the better, regardless of what happens in the national news. That’s why your vote matters on November 4, 2025, and I ask for your support!
Two-Term City Councillor
I’ve always been clear about my values, and committed to actually making changes in Malden for the better. Sustainability has been a top issue for me, championing the process to create Malden’s first climate action plan. I am proudest of helping start the Malden Community Electricity program, which has saved residents roughly $2 million in its first year, and avoided adding 5 million tons of CO2 to the atmosphere because we use more renewable energy.
As Chair of the Finance Committee for three years, I have worked through the annual budget process to ensure Malden invests in our schools, libraries and parks and planning for a sustainable financial future. Our meetings have always been transparent and livestreamed so anyone can learn about our city finances. I’ve been a consistent advocate for our infrastructure, and we’ve invested millions more in road paving and removing lead pipes.
I’ve always kept equity and inclusion at the heart of my leadership. I was a member of Malden’s Racial Equity Commission, and a strong supporter of our language access and translation/interpretation resources. I sponsored the ordinance to create our new Police/Community Advisory Council. And I’ve submitted resolutions supporting LGBTQ Pride Month, Transgender Day of Visibility, and against deportations to Haiti.
As the news from Washington, DC seems to get worse every day and we feel the threats of authoritarianism, we need local leaders who build bridges across our diverse community to keep us safe and make us resilient. I am committed to working with my colleagues to keep our Malden values strong in the years ahead.
Read more about my Priorities & Issues here.
Experienced Nonprofit Executive
Since 2017, I have been the Executive Vice President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a progressive faith community. As an executive officer of a national faith-based nonprofit, I oversee day-to-day operations of 200+ staff and a budget of over $40 million. In my time as Executive VP, we have implemented fought for our values in the courts, including by joining a lawsuit suing the Trump administration; converted unused office space to provide a temporary shelter to homeless families; implemented new policies for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion for our staff and programs; provided safety and public health advisories; restructured our internal voting and policy-making democratic process; reorganized our staff groups and leadership structure; completed two successful fundraising campaigns; and revamped our justice and advocacy work, leading to a national, nonpartisan voter outreach campaign that now reaches 2 million voters every two years.
Before moving to the Boston area, I worked for the Ohio Department of Education as a budget and policy analyst on school funding and equity issues. I had started my career as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives. Then on the staff of the Speaker of the House, I helped pass a major education reform package.
Parent & Community Leader
Sarah and I are raising our family in Malden because we love the people and the values of this community. We moved to the area just before our oldest was born in 2015, and immediately found ourselves drawn to the parks, the local businesses we love, and the great mix of people that made our multiracial family feel immediately at home. We are active members and volunteers of First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist. Both our kids started out at the wonderful My Little Best Friends daycare, and attend Malden Public Schools at the Forestdale K-8 school. Sarah is a leader who helped found Malden PorchFest and worked with Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors. I volunteer with the Malden Warming Center. We want to give back with everything we can to help Malden continue to be a great place to raise a family.
My family has deep roots in Malden, going back to our community’s founding. I grew up in the Midwest, in Columbus, Ohio. We didn’t have much money, but my parents always made sure we had a roof over our heads. They taught me how important it was to give back to your community with whatever you had. They didn’t have family wealth or connections, so I went to college on a scholarship and grad school at night. I’ve had a job since I was 15. I’ve always known the value of hard work to get where you are, and feel so lucky to have landed in Malden!
As a multi-racial person, I know how much representation matters. I’ve put equity and accessibility at the heart of my leadership. I’m also an out, non-binary transgender person. That means I don’t fit into any gender boxes or stereotypes. I use they/them pronouns, which is how I ask people to refer to me. When I came out in 2024, I became the first out transgender elected official in Malden history.
When you see me at community events, stop by to say hi! I love getting out and meeting my neighbors, and am committed to being as open and transparent as possible as one of your local leaders.
Updated September 2025