About me
I was born and raised right here in District 4. I grew up in Santa Barbara at a time when my parents — a school teacher and an artist — could afford to buy a home and raise a family here. I attended the same schools where my dad taught, and my mom instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for the arts and culture that make Santa Barbara such a special place.
Like many, I left for college and to build my career, but I always knew I wanted to come back to raise my own family here. Today, I am fortunate to live just down the hill from where I grew up. My husband, who immigrated to this country from Bolivia, and I are now enjoying the beautiful chaos of raising three teenagers!
Twenty years of bringing people together to get things done
Over the past twenty years, I've built my career at the intersection of business, environmental sustainability, and social impact. I've worked in a variety of settings, from a small women-owned fair trade company to an international NGO, to multinational companies leading ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship initiatives across global supply chains. In all of these settings, the work required building consensus across very different stakeholders. A core strength of mine — and something I hope to bring to council — is navigating complex institutions and working well with all kinds of people, while holding myself and others accountable to get things done.
I serve on the City's Neighborhood Advisory Council and enjoy volunteering at my children's schools. When I'm not working or volunteering, you'll find me hiking, running, playing sports, or enjoying one of Santa Barbara's incredible arts or music performances.
Why I'm Running
I'm deeply invested in this district and in Santa Barbara as a whole. I want the next generation, including my own children, to have the opportunity to build their futures here. But that won't happen without thoughtful leadership and difficult decisions. In the years ahead, Santa Barbara faces important choices about housing, revitalizing downtown, protecting our coastline and natural resources, preparing our neighborhoods for wildfire, strengthening public safety, and supporting a thriving local economy with good jobs.
I'm a mom, a neighbor, and a proven problem-solver. For two decades, I've helped organizations tackle complex challenges by bringing people together, finding practical solutions, and delivering results. I'm running to put that experience to work for Santa Barbara — to preserve what makes our city so special while ensuring it remains a place where the next generation can afford to live, work, and thrive.
I'd be honored to earn your support, and I'd love to hear from you.
