I am a passionate leader and community activist who likes to get things done and do them well. I am a strategic thinker, a problem solver, a hard worker, and a change agent. I am an advocate, a community servant, mother, wife, and a Christian.

I am a lifelong resident of West Jackson and a proud product of Jackson Public Schools, graduating with the IB Diploma from Jim Hill High School. I also earned a bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. My life’s work has centered on improving the quality of life of communities. I have stood on the frontlines of freedom, justice, and equity, fighting for criminal justice reform, equality for all, voter rights, and educational opportunities in community and at our State Capitol.  

For three years, I have served as Hinds County Election Commissioner for District 3, where I have ushered in a higher level of customer service, better training for poll workers, increased voter education and engagement, and created opportunities for students.  

As Secretary of the Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association, I understand that it truly takes a village to sustain a positive community. That means all stakeholders moving toward the same goal. I am committed to doing my very best to building a strong, healthy, and financially secure district and state alongside my constituents. I have an open mind, a willingness to listen, and the leadership to make a positive change for my community. We can no longer look at what is, but work towards what can be.

I believe that what sets me apart from the other candidates is that no one is going to work as hard for the citizens of District 68 than I will. I also have experience as a public official and a vision to provide excellence for my constituents. During my service as District 3 Election Commissioner, my goal was not to just meet the duties of an election commissioner, but to exceed them.

I believe that voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, so I built a vision and laid out initiatives to empower citizens and promote the power of the vote. I worked to ensure accessibility, transparency, and accountability, as well as a commitment to voter education and engagement. I listened to constituents ideas and concerns and turned those into sustainable actions to help make our elections process better. I created a job description for poll workers so that there was consistency in our hiring process, and updated our county webpage so that we could be more transparent and accessible. I also advocated for a Facebook page so that we would have an online place to keep the community updated and informed. Some of my other accomplishments include:

• • Created the Hinds County Election Commission Student Poll Worker Program to provide high school students with hands-on experience and an opportunity to earn volunteer service hours or a paycheck.

• • Led the effort with the Jackson Public Schools PTSA to hold mock elections at every high school, in addition to providing voting information and speaking to students and the community about the importance of voting.

• • Led the engagement effort with the disabilities community to ensure that we were increasing accessibility and properly training our poll workers on usage of ADA machines.

• Advocated for voter restoration at the legislature, and even connected one of my constituents with his senator so that he can regain his voting rights after being disenfranchised.

I am a hard worker and I have dedicated my professional and personal life to helping those around me. You can find me out in the community just about any day of the week, meeting with others to impact change, providing service, and educating the public. It is important to me that I keep my ear to the ground so that I can understand from the people what the real issues are and how I can use my skills to be a resource.

My experience in advocacy, communications, and public policy has shown me the impact systems have on communities. I understand that changing systems that affect my community means policy change. I have used my expertise and knowledge to create the Liberty Lobbyist program that equips citizens with the tools and resources they need in order to raise their voices on policy proposals that impact their communities and to understand the way their state government works. I also advocate for policies that help to advance justice and equity for the state of Mississippi.

My record shows that I am a strong advocate and a strong voice and leader for my community and I will continue to fight for them at the State Capitol.

My platform consists of policy solutions that will help improve the quality of life and transform District 68 into an area of revitalization where families can lead healthy and happy lives. Those policy solutions include the following:

• • Investment in Youth and Education: If we want Mississippi to move forward, we must prioritize education. That means putting our money where our mouth is. The Secretary of State conducted a survey to businesses across the state that asked what is most important to your business, and overwhelmingly the results showed an educated workforce. In that same survey, it asked if businesses had an educated workforce, would they expand their business in Mississippi. Almost half of the businesses said, “Yes.” We must enact educational equity policies that ensure that Mississippi no longer ranks at the bottom, but that we are providing students with school environments that are conducive for innovative learning, that we are resourcing schools with the tools they need to be successful, that we are paying teachers what they need so that we can continue to recruit and retain professional educators, and that we are implementing best practices that engage all stakeholders to reach a level of excellence.

• • Economic Growth & Infrastructure Improvement: Education plays a major role in economic growth. District 68 needs economic growth that will not only create more jobs and boost wages, but will also bring in more tax revenue. This will allow for improvement in our infrastructure and more investment in our youth. The state of our infrastructure is a quality of life and a safety issue for those who live inside and outside of the district. So I will fight for programs that make housing more affordable for working families and for dollars that bring resources to bear for our community.

• • Expand Voter Access: Our voting rights are under attack. Democracy cannot work unless everyone has the power to use their voice at the ballot box. Our government must be transparent and accountable to the people it represents. I will fight for measures that make it easier, not harder for people to vote, including online voter registration, no-excuse early voting, and voter restoration. I will also support measures that allow for same-day registration and automatic voter registration.

• • Justice in the Criminal Legal System: Mass incarceration has devastated the state of Mississippi and local communities. Poverty is not a crime, yet the amount of money you have plays a huge role in deciding if and for how long you remain bars. We must look at ways that brings justice back into the criminal legal system in order to promote public safety and provide equitable solutions for all.

• • Healthcare Access: Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege. Nearly half of all Mississippians, including more than 42% of African Americans, are uninsured in the state and many of them reside in poverty-stricken areas like District 68. People are getting sicker and are dying due to a lack of access and expensive care. I will fight to ensure that every Mississippian has access to quality, affordable healthcare.

As a lifelong resident of District 68, I have a vested interest in its future. In addition to growing up in the district, I attended its schools, became a member of a church in the district and even purchased my home in District 68. I have intentionally remained in this district, and am raising my family in this district. I have a vision for this district, and that vision is one of excellence. As a mother to three young boys, I want to also show my sons that you can do all things through God who strengthens me and you can do it well. I am working for them and for our community. District 68 deserves a leader who is working on behalf of the community and is fighting for them to create positive change. For too long, we have been denied access to opportunity which has resulted in poor schools, a crumbling infrastructure, and dwindling development. We cannot be satisfied until every child is successful. I’m not only committed to working on behalf of my family but also on behalf of the people. Service is my ministry. To whom much is given, much is required. I believe that Mississippi is poised for change, and I bring a unique perspective to bring solutions to the table to help move my district and our state forward.

I want to see changes that take District 68 and the state of Mississippi to the next level. No longer can we pass policies that impede growth and the future of our state. We must work to dismantle systems that continue to marginalize communities. We cannot afford to continue doing what we’ve been doing.

I will work to enact policies that ensure that every child has the opportunity to an equitable and publicly funded education, that teachers receive a fair wage and are not forced to pay for school supplies out of their own pockets. I’ll work to ensure that District 68 becomes the most business and family-friendly area in central Mississippi, and to improve the quality of our community so that families can live happy and healthy lives. I also want to bring justice to the criminal legal system, and give everyone access to the ballot box. I will support reforms that make our communities safer and more successful.

I am concerned about any issue that impedes growth and opportunity for District 68 and the state of Mississippi. I believe that by championing my platform at the State Capitol, I can help to create a new, bold narrative for District 68 and the state of Mississippi.