In March 2024, Voters passed Measure D, which created six geographic Council districts of equal population (about 50,000 people each) so that all of Irvine’s residents—whether in older neighborhoods or newer neighborhoods—will have their own Council representative. District 3 is considered “Central Irvine.”

I fell in love with Irvine when I visited the city as a child. As an adult, I fell in love with a neighborhood, which is now in this district, back then known as “California Homes,” where I lived briefly. I told myself one day I would start a family and would be back. I made good on my promise, moved back to the same area, and started a family here in District 3.

My priority above all, is to be a voice of the people and to focus on the needs of our unique community. As a resident of this District for over 15+ years, and now raising my children here, I look forward to maintaining and improving the quality of life for all generations. 

As a problem solver and career business strategist, I’ve learned a great deal about operational efficiency and management. I am a firm believer that things can always be improved and progress can be made at any level. I want to bring this passion for excellence and drive to public office.  I have a true passion for community service and serving others utilizing my skills and knowledge. I’ve seen first-hand how our actions can impact others, it is very rewarding for me to help others.  I also want to make a difference in the lives of those in our community and those, who like me, are proud to call Irvine our home. 

My background is unique. It has been in strategic business management, running multiple businesses. As an entrepreneur, I’ve worked and traveled across the globe, providing operational business consulting and successful revenue-driven methodologies, advising a diverse book of business. My skills include problem-solving, management, and business optimization. I’ve applied much of what I learned to founding and running local community nonprofits that benefit families and those in need locally. I have a proven track record of collaborative problem-solving and bring a fresh perspective to public service in Irvine. 

My public experience has been serving on a number of community-based advisory boards and committees, including as an at-large Orange County Housing and Community Development Commissioner, as an Irvine Community Services Commissioner, and for the past three years as a board member and President of the Irvine Community Alliance Fund, which since for 30 years has worked to provide funding to the City of Irvine. My public service experience has been and always will be, putting the community first and in the service to others.  

My Community Service dates back to the 1970s, as my family helped build community centers in neighborhoods, assisted refugees immigrating to America, and later, into my adulthood, founding several 501(c)(3) public benefit organizations focused on Children and Families.