I was born and raised in New Haven and grew up in Wooster Square. I am happy to have been a part of important community gathering spaces around the city throughout my life. Since I was 9 years old, I’ve been a member of the choir at Trinity Church on the Green, which is located in Ward 1, welcomes all members of the community, and provides important social services – and have been known to spend my Saturdays at the farmers market, both as a market patron and a farm stand worker. For the past several years, I have also vended in artist markets across the city. 

In college, I have been involved with Ward 1 since my first year, and have worked closely with downtown small businesses to help them thrive. These experiences have shaped me into someone who values community and the ties we all have to one another.

I’m currently a rising junior at Yale, and I’m grateful to still get to call New Haven home. To me, there is nothing as important as the ties we foster with one another. This is where true power lies: in community movements and collective action. From its artist collectives and library branches to its neighborhood parks and residents, New Haven is filled with such richness and beauty.