Qualifications: As Founder and Executive Director of Access to Thrive, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, I have a passion for serving our community with integrity, inclusion, and compassion. My commitment to regional wellness is proven through my leadership with the IV Healthcare Regional Table, Extreme Heat Community Resilience Advisory Committee, Power Coalition, and Activate Imperial Steering Committee. In these roles, I actively tackle our Valley’s most critical public health and environmental challenges.

As Program Director of STEP, I empower individuals with disabilities through inclusive workforce development to strengthen our local economy. Healthcare is a fundamental human need. As Imperial Valley Healthcare District undergoes transformation under AB 918, District 3 needs a resilient, trustworthy trustee who listens to residents and delivers results. My top priority is recruiting and retaining dependable healthcare professionals and specialized physicians so our families receive high-quality, dignified care right here at home—without the burden of traveling outside the valley or risking their health with long wait times.

I am prepared to advocate fiercely for patients of all ages, healthcare workers, and caregivers. I respectfully ask for your vote for Imperial Valley Healthcare District Board, District 3.