I was born and raised in Loris, South Carolina, where my parents worked hard to provide for me and my sister — my father as a diesel mechanic and my mother as a factory worker who went on to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Like so many in our district, I grew up in a working-class household that taught me the value of hard work, fairness, and treating people with dignity.

At 16, I joined the police explorers program, and by 18, I was serving as an emergency dispatcher. At 21, I became a police officer — a role I held for 15 years. I know what it means to stand on the front lines, to listen when people are at their most vulnerable, and to serve with integrity.

Service has always been at the center of my life. I led an LGBTQ+ community center that provided support, resources, and a safe place for people and their families. I also built a small business from the ground up while working full time and earning an associate degree in criminal justice, a bachelor’s in political science, and a master’s in public administration.

I’m running for Congress because I believe every person deserves a fair shot — to work, to raise a family, to live with dignity. My campaign is built on three principles: Community, Fairness, and Dignity. Those aren’t just words. They’re the values I’ve lived by my entire life.

I’m not a career politician. I’m a career public servant. And that’s the kind of leadership I’ll take to Congress.

For the past 10 years, I’ve made Augusta my home. This is where I’ve built my life and worked to create spaces where people feel like they belong. I believe representation starts with being present. Folks in this district shouldn’t have to wonder if their congressman is listening. I’ll be here — available, accountable, and working every day for the people who call this district home.