I grew up going to Tucson public schools and, as a first-generation college student, attended the University of Arizona. After college, I went on to serve my community on the Sunnyside Unified School Board, becoming the youngest school board president in the district’s history. Serving on the school board cemented in me the importance of investing in our public schools and supporting our teachers.
In the State House, I stood up to Republican education cuts and secured $20 million in new funding for public schools, helping to hire more counselors and social workers. We need to invest in our public schools and empower parents and teachers to help our students succeed. In Congress, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s anti-education rampage and ensure our schools continue to receive federal funding, especially our Title I schools.