I am a proud wife and mother of three boys, and for 24 years I worked as an educator supporting children with disabilities and their families. Education has always been close to my heart because I know firsthand the challenges our children and parents face every single day. I was born in San Diego, raised in Tijuana until I was ten, and for the past 33 years I’ve called Chula Vista my home. I’ve lived in District 2 since 2000, and this community has shaped who I am today. Like many of you, I grew up in a single-parent household, faced struggles, and even had to leave school for a time. But I never gave up. I went back, finished my education, earned my degree in Liberal Studies, and became a teacher. That journey taught me resilience, second chances, and the power of community support. Today, I continue serving families through leadership roles in education. I was recently elected to the Sweetwater Union High School District’s District Parent Advisory Council, and I serve on the Hilltop High School Community Schools Steering Committee. In these roles, I work side-by-side with parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure our students succeed and that families have a real voice. In 2024, I also ran for the Sweetwater school board, and through that campaign I built strong connections and name recognition with families across the South Bay. Now, I am running for Chula Vista City Council District 2 because I believe in law and order, integrity, and transparency. I believe in compassion — but also accountability. And most of all, I believe government should serve the people, not political power or special interests. My vision is simple: safer neighborhoods, stronger families, and a city government that listens to its residents. I want every child to feel safe walking to school, every parent to feel heard, and every taxpayer to see accountability for how their money is spent.