My story is our story.

 

I am the daughter of a fifth generation Texan father and a Filipino immigrant mother. Both my parents worked two jobs each to provide housing, food, and healthcare for my family. I know what it's like to desire something better for my community - something better for Texas. Now, I am running for Texas House District 112 to ensure that every family and child can believe that everything here truly is bigger and better. 

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I was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. I attended Title 1 schools in Prosper ISD, a small, rural town at the time (Prosper's population was only 3,000 in 2003). I saw first hand how lawmakers in Austin failed my teachers and classmates. I became the first in my family to graduate college and SMU law school (J.D.)  so I could advocate for safer schools, affordable healthcare, and all generations of Texans. As Miss Texas, I traveled more than 60,000 miles and taught over 100,000 students to celebrate our differences and respect the many cultures of our Lone Star state.

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For me, my American dream starts with ensuring free, quality education and accessible women’s healthcare for all. We’ve been pushed into tribalistic silos by a broken two-party system that stops us from finding real solutions to the issues that hold us all back. I’m here to challenge that status quo, work across party lines, and create a future where everyone has the equitable opportunity to build a life they’re proud of. My American Dream is to pave the way for the next generation—so my children and your children can thrive in a world we all helped to shape.

My dream is our dream.