Issues and Impacts
Education and Literacy
Exploring the pivotal role of education and literacy policy and its impact on communities, schools and citizens.
Caregiving and Cancer Research
Understanding the pivotal role of caregiving and cancer research policy and its impact on patients, families, communities, and the healthcare system.
Veterans’ Community
and Their Needs
Examining policies and programs designed to assist veterans, focusing on successful interventions and ongoing challenges in providing adequate support.
Environmental
Policy and Law
Analyzing the development of policies aimed at addressing environmental concerns and resiliency and how legal frameworks impact these initiatives.
Rooted in Purpose:
My Personal Journey in Discovering Public Policy
The four pillars I’ve chosen, carefully and deliberately, are at the heart of my commitment to public policy, not as isolated causes but as interconnected forces that shape people’s lives in profound ways. I am passionate about understanding how laws and social systems impact communities, and as I continue to learn, I hope to share that knowledge to build greater awareness and inspire collective action that leads to lasting, meaningful change.
Veterans’ Community and Their Needs
I’m deeply honored to call Ms. Krista Anderson both my mentor and dear friend. She is compassionate, loyal, and full of faith, and also served as my Girl Scout Gold Award Project Team Leader. As a Gold Star widow, she turned unimaginable loss into a life of service, founding a foundation to support military families. Her voice and advocacy have reached audiences around the world, inspiring action and healing. Ms. Anderson is a true American hero who reminds us all of the sacrifices military families make—and the continued support they deserve.
Environmental Law and Resiliency
The past few summers, I’ve volunteered at a small aquarium on Nantucket, where I first discovered my love for marine life. Catching my first horseshoe crab—an ancient species—was unforgettable. Through training with the Maria Mitchell Institute, I’ve learned how climate change and pollution threaten our oceans. Sharing this experience with visitors has inspired me to support stronger environmental protections. Even the horseshoe crab has become a quiet hero to me.
Caregiving and Cancer Research
Cancer has touched my family, as it has so many others, when my beloved Uncle James was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form known as appendiceal signet ring cell cancer. A brilliant engineer and gifted musician, he faced his diagnosis with courage, supported by his devoted wife, children, and medical team. For four years, he participated in experimental trials, contributing to vital cancer research. His life and legacy continue to inspire us, and we miss him every day. I believe we can defeat cancer—with bold government action, expanded research funding, and unwavering support for those on the front lines of this fight.
Education and Literacy
My younger brother Nico is my best friend and greatest inspiration. Though he has a learning difference, he approaches every challenge with resilience, positivity, and determination. For years, he was underestimated, but with the right support and teaching, he’s now thriving. This past June, he was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society—an achievement that proves what’s possible with belief, effort, and opportunity. I’m committed to advocating for resources, training, and policies that ensure all students with learning differences can reach their full potential.