In the lab, I fought a different kind of battle — one against disease, uncertainty, and time. As a cancer researcher, I learned how precision, perseverance, and collaboration can save lives. Science taught me to follow the facts, to ask hard questions, and to never give up on finding better answers. That’s how I’ll legislate — with evidence, empathy, and endurance. Because real progress means being willing to dig deep, run the data, and stay in the fight long after others have walked away.

At Georgia Tech, I wasn’t just studying — I was building. I fought to open doors for others, serving my community while navigating one of the nation’s toughest academic programs. I worked on real policy problems, from expanding skilled labor education to building equity into Georgia’s workforce. My time at Tech wasn’t about prestige — it was about purpose. I learned that change isn’t made by watching from the sidelines. You have to show up, organize, and push through.

As an EMT, I answered the call when seconds counted. I’ve seen the consequences of a healthcare system stretched too thin — patients waiting too long, hospitals overwhelmed, and caregivers burned out. I’ve knelt on the pavement next to car wrecks, carried patients through storms, and stood at too many bedsides with families facing the worst days of their lives. I didn’t walk away from those experiences — I carried them with me. And I’m bringing that urgency, grit, and compassion to Washington.