Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives - District 62 in 2026 Georgia Primary Runoff Election.
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Get StartedEstablish a Violence Prevention Professional (VPP) certification and expand Georgia Medicaid to reimburse community violence intervention services so trained professionals and organizations can bill for conflict mediation, victim support, and prevention work. Learn more
Advance a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to reimburse certified Community Violence Intervention service. Learn more
Empower local residents, nonprofits, and leaders to develop safety plans, measure outcomes, and coordinate across public health, housing, and workforce systems to reduce violence sustainably. Learn more
Build out trauma-informed, non-law-enforcement crisis response systems for situations where behavioral health approaches keep communities safer. Learn more
Strengthen coordination between schools, technical colleges, workforce boards, and employers so training programs reflect Georgia’s fastest-growing sectors. Learn more
When Georgia invests in infrastructure, transportation, and public projects, local residents should be first in line for apprenticeship and workforce opportunities tied to those projects. Learn more
Strengthen workforce navigation services that help residents — including justice-impacted individuals — connect to certifications, apprenticeships, and stable employment. Learn more
Expand paid apprenticeships, internships, and work-based learning programs that connect residents directly to employers in high-demand sectors.Wage growth begins with paid experience and skill development — not just entry-level placement. Learn more
Strengthen and stabilize dual enrollment so cost, transportation, scheduling, and advising are never barriers to earning college or technical credentials while in high school. Learn more
Establish a standardized “Skills Passport” that documents certifications, work-based learning hours, apprenticeships, and job-readiness milestones alongside academic transcripts—so students graduate with proof of what they can do. Learn more
Prepare students for the digital economy by integrating practical AI literacy, cybersecurity basics, data skills, and digital workforce readiness into middle and high school career pathways. Learn more
Modernize Career and Technical Education to align with Georgia’s high-demand and emerging industries. Learn more
Establish Individualized Healing Plans (IHPs)—short-term, supportive plans similar to IEPs—for students returning after serious trauma, violence, loss or grief. Schools would initiate an IHP within 48 hours of a student’s return to ensure timely counseling, academic flexibility, and family engagement. Learn more
Prioritize restorative practices that address root causes of behavior and keep students engaged in learning. Learn more
Provide statewide training for teachers, administrators, and support staff in trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and restorative approaches. Learn more
Invest in more school counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals so students receive timely access to support. Learn more
Ensure every student has access to at least one paid, career-connected learning experience before graduation by expanding internships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs. Learn more
Mental health support should be timely and accessible.Expand access to affordable healthcare coverage, including strengthening pathways to Medicaid coverage and reducing barriers to care. Learn more
Support housing stabilization programs such as home repair assistance, foreclosure prevention, and down-payment support for first-time homebuyers. Learn more
Give local governments better state-level tools and incentives to preserve affordability as neighborhoods grow and change. Learn more
Strengthen access to housing support services that help renters and homeowners remain housed during financial hardship. Learn more
Expand state investment in affordable and mixed-income housing so working families have real options close to jobs, schools, and services. Learn more
Set basic security standards for multi-family housing, increase transparency for renters, and oppose laws that shield negligent landlords from responsibility when preventable harm occurs. Learn more
Support the development and expansion of Trauma Recovery Centers. Learn more
Invest in community-based trauma recovery centers that provide long-term counseling, crisis advocacy, case management, and stabilization supports for survivors of violence and their families—not just hospital emergency services. Learn more
Fight for state budget and tax policies that protect long-time homeowners and seniors from being priced out by rising property taxes. Learn more
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