Equity & Civil Rights: Fighting for Justice at Every Level
Embed equity into every decision and direct resources to communities that have been systematically underserved.
My Approach
Growing up, I witnessed racial disparities in our schools, our neighborhoods, and our economy. Those experiences drove me to organize and lead the creation of Catholic University's first NAACP chapter, to work as a civil rights attorney, and to serve on the County Council addressing systemic barriers. 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
- Embed equity in every county decision as a foundation, not an afterthought
- Ensure county resources reach historically underserved communities
- Defend our diverse communities against attacks on inclusion and civil rights
- Invest in programs that close opportunity gaps and build generational wealth
What I Have Done
- Lead co-sponsor of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act
- Introduced and passed the CROWN Act — the first county nationwide to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles
- Authored the council resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
- Founded the first NAACP chapter at Catholic University
- Consistently opposed systemic discrimination on the County Council
