Public Service
Fighting for the Underdog
I grew up without wealth, connections, or much stability. My early experiences taught me resilience, shaped my belief in personal agency, and gave me a lasting commitment to people whose circumstances make them feel like the underdog.
During graduate school, I met Senator John Glenn several times and spoke with him about his decades of public service. His encouragement reinforced my belief that we each have a moral obligation to use our abilities in service of something larger than ourselves.
I began my career in government, including at the Colorado Department of Human Services, working on programs serving children and families. The experience was meaningful, but it also taught me that good intentions are not enough. Institutions must be accountable for producing measurable improvements in people’s lives.
That principle guides my board service, policy work, and philanthropy. I believe service should address immediate needs while also creating pathways toward stability, independence, and opportunity.
Meaningful change requires both compassion for the experiences of people and a drive towards measurable results. I intend to keep doing my part to build communities where basic needs are met, opportunity is not reserved for the privileged few, and every person has a fair chance to get ahead.
Defending Science
In 2017, I helped co-found the Denver March for Science and served as communications director on its board. The effort brought together people who believed that scientific knowledge, evidence, and informed decision-making should play a central role in public policy. As a group, we hosted the largest outdoor green-certified event in Denver's history in promotion of science education.
The experience showed me what can happen when a bunch of nerds (myself included) organize around a shared idea.
Fighting For Working People
From 2018 through 2023, I was a member of Mile High United Way’s Catalyst Society. I was especially interested in programs supporting children and youth because of my own early experiences and my belief that every child deserves stability, safety, and the opportunity to build a meaningful future.
As a participant in the Strategic Investment Grant Committee, I evaluated programs and made recommendations involving more than $1 million in grant funding over multiple years. I took that responsibility seriously. Every funding decision represents an opportunity to improve someone’s life. The objective must be to direct those resources toward organizations capable of producing lasting and measurable results.
Building Health Access
From 2019 through 2023, I was involved with the Denver Health Foundation’s Next Generation Giving Group.
Our work included raising funds for Newborns in Need, which supports infants and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. We also raised funds for mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Access to quality, affordable healthcare can determine whether a family remains stable, whether someone is able to return to work, and whether a person in crisis receives another opportunity to move forward. It is my core belief that health care access directly affects the dignity, security, and future of people and families.
Working on Healthcare at the National Level
In 2020, I served on a United States presidential transition policy committee focused on healthcare. I worked on the coverage subcommittee, with particular attention to expanding access to affordable healthcare across the country and engaging on the subcommittee that conducted policy research on a public option.
People should be able to receive necessary care without risking financial ruin. Parents should not have to choose between medical treatment and paying their rent. A person’s ability to see a doctor should not disappear when they lose a job.
Promoting the Accounting Profession
In 2024 and 2025, I served on the executive board of our local chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.
My focus was helping make the accounting and finance professions more accessible to college graduates entering the workforce. Professional organizations should help close the access gap by giving emerging professionals access to knowledge, mentorship, and relationships that might otherwise remain out of reach.
Establishing Access to Housing in Denver
In 2026, I joined the board of the Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation and began serving as its treasurer.
Del Norte works to make housing more accessible to lower-income families in Denver. Its mission reflects my belief that stable housing and attainable homeownership are essential foundations for economic security.
In addition to supporting the organization’s broader mission, I have used my professional background to help strengthen its accounting and audit practices. Responsible financial management may happen behind the scenes, but it protects organizations and safeguards the resources entrusted to them.
