Equity & Civil Rights
Fighting for Justice at Every Level

I grew up witnessing racial disparities firsthand: in our schools, our neighborhoods, and our economy. That lit a fire in me. At Catholic University, I organized and led the creation of the school's first NAACP chapter. I went on to work as a civil rights attorney. And on the County Council, I've worked to dismantle the systemic barriers that hold people back. Montgomery County should be a place where everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background—has a fair shot.

What I Will Do As County Executive:

What I Have Done:

  • Embed equity in every county decision, not as an afterthought but as a foundation

  • Ensure county resources reach the communities that have been historically underserved

  • Defend our diverse communities against attacks on inclusion and civil rights

  • Invest in programs that close opportunity gaps and build generational wealth

  • Lead co-sponsor of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act, embedding equity considerations in all county decisions

  • Introduced and passed the historic CROWN Act, making Montgomery County the first county in the nation to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles

  • Authored a council resolution declaring racism a public health crisis

  • Founded the first NAACP chapter at Catholic University

  • Consistently stood up against systemic discrimination on the Council