Advocacy Areas of Interest

Early Childhood Development

  • I started the Reach Out and Read program at the Native American Health Center in Oakland.

Vaccine Promotion

  • I completed the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Legislative Internship in 2019. During this time, I spoke with legislators and staff about the importance of vaccines.

  • I co-authored a resolution for the American Academy of Pediatrics to advocate for equitable distribution of nirsevimab to Native American children.

Conflicts & Children

  • While training in San Diego, I saw the direct harms of family separation policies on children. I wrote and marched to end this policy.

  • I authored a resolution for the American Academy of Pediatrics to advocate for clean drinking water on tribal lands.