At the Trust
At the Trust, I support our statewide policy work in close partnership with diverse stakeholders including researchers, advocates, and organizers. By listening to the needs of communities and investing in local leaders—especially immigrants and people of color—I believe that we can build power for a healthier, more equitable future.
I Work On
My Proudest Accomplishment
At Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, I identified systemic issues with Medicaid access for immigrant families in our state. Based on barriers that my clients experienced, we negotiated changes to the N.C. Medicaid eligibility manual that resulted in increased access to care for thousands of immigrant children and pregnant women.
Before I Got Here
- Co-lead, Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign, a network of 500+ organizations united to advance, protect and defend access to health care and public benefit programs for immigrants and their families.
- Senior Policy Attorney, The Center for Law and Social Policy
- Senior Attorney for Health Care Access, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
- Board Member, Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency
Education and Awards
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health, George Washington University
- Juris Doctor, Tulane University Law School
- Community Leadership Essentials, Center for Creative Leadership
- People Who Made Charlotte Better in 2015, Charlotte Observer
- New Leader in Advocacy Award, National Legal Aid & Public Defender Association
- Leadership North Carolina, Class 31 Graduate
When the Day is Done
Inside and outside of work, I love building community and bringing people together. After many years away, my husband and I are happy to be back in our hometown of Greensboro, NC, with our two young kids. On the weekends, you’ll find me spending time with friends and family, planning our next trip, exploring thrift shops, and taking yoga classes.
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