You in a word -

Feminist.

On you –

I grew up in Ohio, but home today is California.

On profession –

I work for a political tech startup called the Good Party that has the goal of getting money out of politics.

On purpose and motivation –

I am motivated to keep fighting for justice and equality.

On a moment of transformation –

Losing my mother to cancer 11 years ago has allowed me to value those around me and how precious our time is.

On a formative influence –

As a very young child I remember being told by my mother I had to wear a shirt. Even though it was summer, incredibly hot and I was playing outside with a bunch of kids who weren’t wearing shirts. When I protested, my mother explained “that’s just how it is, there are different rules for girls.” I remember the injustice I felt as a child. That same feeling of injustice haunts me today as there are over 400 laws that exist solely on woman’s bodies in the USA.

On your mantra -

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Gandhi

What are you most excited about in the next 12 months?

Continuing activism, exploring California, (I’m a new resident) and watching my little baby, David, grow up.

On life -

My natural act or expression of love is quality time.

On your favorite funny thing -

I have two pet pigs named Odezza and Charles Darwin. They are the funniest creatures, so smart it’s amazing. When Charles was a baby pig, I would sing to him a special song- pig moms actually sing to their babies. To this day if I sing Charles his song, he will roll on his belly and go to sleep. My pigs are also a main reason I am vegan, they have opened my eyes to how all animals are deserving of life.

On ARTICLE22 -

I love how ARTICLE22 takes something horrible and destructive and turns it into something beautiful and healing. I also like to support women owned businesses.