Let’s put a farmer in the Vermont House this November!
Let‘s change what it means to be a politician.
Let‘s change what it means to be a politician.
We need a representative who will listen to all voices, who understands the unique needs of rural communities and who is passionate about Vermont’s agricultural traditions. I will work to implement policies that promote rural economic development and that foster an environment of diversity and inclusion for all.
There is an ever increasing wealth gap in our state. Taxes are high, rental prices are similar to that of urban areas and Vermonters, young families in particular, are struggling. I am committed to ensuring that we work towards making Vermont more accessible financially by supporting policies that push for the expansion of affordable housing options. We need to support young families and the most vulnerable within our communities. Too often I hear from folks that Vermont is getting increasingly difficult to make a living in. I don’t want that to be the case! Now is the time to have the hard conversations. As a result of the pandemic, we have been given the opportunity to reshape the conversation around what our communities and small businesses need in order to thrive. I am passionate about making Vermont a place where everyone has access to the resources they need to live the life they deserve. I refuse to be the kind of candidate who shy’s away from challenging topics. I can assure you that I will tackle sensitive issues with compassion, leadership and an open ear. I believe that all Vermonters have the right to healthcare, a dignified wage, affordable housing and affordable education. I want Vermonters to know we are here to support them and I am ready to do that.
Growing up in Vermont has influenced my love of farming. I have been so fortunate to watch my community transform and work the landscape in ways that honor Vermont’s agricultural history. I am committed to ensuring the vitality of farms and the farmers in our state by supporting policies and organizations that help young farmers acquire land and that encourage farms to practice sustainability. I am so proud of Vermont’s agricultural movement, and I believe that we are leaders in regenerative Ag. We all know how crucial farms are to our communities, our health and the land, so why not invest in them? Let’s encourage more young Vermonters to become active within the farm scene, because growing food is one of the most positive acts of social justice you can do! Growing nutrient dense food and ensuring that everyone has access is a human rights issue! As a young farm owner, I understand the unique challenges that farmers in our state face and it‘s time we put another farmer in the VT House! I am beyond proud to farm in Vermont and contribute to the health of my community.
We know that Vermont has an aging population and it is essential that we not only work to attract folks to our state, but we focus on keeping them here! It is so important that we take the time to listen to what Vermonters need in order to flourish. I am committed to bolstering our education system and focusing on improving the quality of our technical career centers. Let’s invest in the areas educationally that are connected to Vermont’s working landscape. I believe that by expanding upon the options that students have to pursue, it will dramatically increase the numbers of those who decide to stay and either pursue higher education in Vermont, or join the workforce. As a young Vermonter who returned home after graduating from college to work on an organic farm, I have experienced first hand the energy and growth young people bring to their communities! I moved back because I love this state and I want to ensure that the needs of young Vermonters who are choosing to make a life in our beautiful state, have the resources in place to do so. I want to encourage young folks to grow their communities by supporting local and pursuing their own business ventures. Let’s grow our local economy together.
I studied at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts And majored in Government with a focus on US Foreign Policy. While at Smith, I served on the Committee for Social Justice, diversity and inclusion. Our aim was to create an educational and social environment that was welcoming to all students, regardless of race, class, gender identity or background. I actively worked towards educating the community through round table discussions, events and healthy discourse. Dismantling systems of oppression are central to my campaign platform and I will not tolerate acts of racial violence, gender based violence or micro- aggressions towards any marginalized communities.
Post graduation I moved to San Francisco to deepen my understanding of social justice work. It was there that worked first hand with homelessness, addiction, poverty and racial inequality and violence. I worked with the Women’s Economic Agenda Project (WEAP) where we worked to dismantle workplace inequality for women of color and lower economic background. Through education, trainings and advocacy, we helped women gain access to labor unions and made certain they knew their rights in the work place.
My Platform at a glance:
1. Raising the minimum wage- I will actively work to push for legislation that lifts the wage to $15/hour
2. Investing in Education Reform- our schools are in need of funding and a Re-evaluation of Curriculum. My goal is to push for bills that promote a safe and inclusive educational environment while actively investing in the needs of ALL students.
3. Healthcare as a human right- I will push for universal healthcare regardless of employment status. I will work towards making VT programs like Dr. Dynosaur more accessible I will actively work towards dismantling gender based, class based, sexual orientation based and income based discrimination when seeking medical treatment.
4. Rural Economic Development- Our roads are in need of major repair, high speed internet access makes rural living an extra challenge and lack of adequate public transportation make living in Vermont challenging for folks struggling to find employment and who are hurting financially. My goal is to bring these issues into the light and work to put in place systems That will benefit ALL Vermonters.
Please consider supporting the campaign financially if my vision for Vermont and our community resonates with you!
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