The residents of our community most in need of support are too often the ones who have the hardest time getting it.

I will work to ensure that every neighbor, including those living with disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders, can access the care, resources, and opportunities they deserve.

Removing Barriers to Access

Too often, the challenge is not whether support exists, but ensuring people can actually access it.

I support simplifying how residents connect with services by reducing unnecessary paperwork, improving coordination between agencies, and making information clear and easy to navigate.

Access should be straightforward, not something people have to fight for.

Protecting Immigrant Communities

I believe Massachusetts must remain a place where immigrant families are treated with dignity, protected under the law, and able to live without fear.

I support policies like the PROTECT Act to strengthen safeguards for immigrant residents, eliminating 287(g) agreements that undermine trust in law enforcement, expanding the right to counsel for those who cannot afford it, and ensuring safe public spaces like schools, hospitals, and courthouses remain accessible to all.

Massachusetts should continue protecting immigrant workers from exploitation, expanding language access, and ensuring everyone can access essential services. When every resident feels safe and supported, our communities are stronger.

Disability Access and Independence

Accessibility should be built into every part of public life.

I will support efforts to improve accessibility in housing, transportation, and public spaces, while strengthening pathways to employment and independent living for people with disabilities. Protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be upheld and meaningfully enforced on the state level.

Everyone deserves the ability to fully participate in their community.

Mental Health and Substance Use

Support should be available before a crisis, not only after one.

I will work to strengthen early intervention, expand access to treatment, and support recovery services that meet people where they are. Efforts like An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health Massachusetts represent important steps, but more must be done to ensure timely and effective care.

A system that responds early is one that works.

LGBTQ+ Equity and Protection

Every resident deserves to live with dignity, safety, and equal access to care and opportunity.

I support protecting LGBTQ+ rights in Massachusetts, including access to affirming healthcare, inclusive education, and strong anti-discrimination protections in housing, employment, and public life.

From the Trump administration’s attempts to remove LGBTQ+ individuals from military service to the broader efforts of far-right Christian nationalists that target this community, we must be clear: Massachusetts will remain a place of inclusion and protection.

We must also recognize that LGBTQ+ individuals often face additional financial and social barriers. Ensuring equitable access to healthcare, mental health services, and community-based support is essential to addressing these disparities.

Equity means standing up for every member of our community, and making sure no one is left behind.

Community Driven Solutions

Policies are strongest when they reflect real experiences.

I will stay closely engaged with local organizations, providers, and advocates to ensure that decisions are informed by the people directly affected. Community based solutions are often the most effective and the most trusted.

Good policy starts with listening.