Building Safer Schools and Communities: My Everytown Endorsement

I’m proud to share that my campaign for District 2 School Board has been officially endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund.

This endorsement means a great deal to me because, while I haven’t always been on the front lines or in the headlines, my work in gun violence prevention has been steady, committed, and often behind the scenes. For years, I’ve collaborated with local organizations, supported families directly impacted by violence, and helped create spaces where community voices could be heard and solutions could take root.

Gun violence prevention is deeply personal to me. I’ve lost people I care about to senseless acts of violence, and I’ve witnessed tragedies unfold less than a mile from my home. These aren’t just news stories — they are painful reminders that safety is not guaranteed for too many of our children and neighbors. This lived reality fuels my determination to create safer schools and stronger communities.

Through this endorsement, I am also joining the Demand a Seat network, a powerful community of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, survivors, and advocates running for office nationwide. This network provides mentorship, training, and support for candidates committed to safety, common sense, and community care.

As I continue this campaign, I carry with me the belief that every child deserves to learn in a safe environment and every family deserves to feel secure in their neighborhood. My commitment is to use both my voice and my actions to make that vision a reality.

We can’t afford to treat safety as an afterthought. It’s foundational, to education, to opportunity, and to the future we want for District 2.

Together, we can reimagine education, reshape possibilities, and rise toward a safer, stronger community.

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