I was born and raised in North Carolina. My mother worked as a teacher’s assistant in public schools and my dad worked in the factories.  When some of the factories where my dad worked sent their jobs overseas, it meant hard times for my family. When I was in the 7th grade, we lost our home. 

I became the first person in my family to go to a four-year college. With the help of student loans and on-campus jobs, I put myself through Appalachian State University and eventually law school. After law school, I worked a few different jobs until the Great Recession hit. Like many North Carolinians, I found myself laid off. But I remained undeterred. I got back to work — taking an hourly job at a local garden center to support my family. Eventually, I helped start innovative local companies which continue to employ people right here in North Carolina.

Now I see a new problem — lawmakers in Raleigh. They don’t understand the challenges North Carolina families face. Unlike many of the lawmakers in Raleigh right now, I know what it’s like to struggle. I know what it’s like when businesses close, people lose their jobs, and families have the rug yanked out from under them.

I'm ready to change things for North Carolina’s working families. I wants to create good paying jobs, fix the parts of our health care system that aren’t working, and make sure our children can grow up in financially stable households where they feel emboldened to chase their dreams.

I'm ready to get to work. The question is, are you ready to join me?


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