Turning pain into purpose
I took every hit and turned it into fuel — not to get even, but to make sure the next student wouldn’t have to carry it alone. That’s why I speak up.
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Speaking up for youth when no one else will
Running for Class President at Sussex Technical High School — and standing up for what’s right. We build policy‑first solutions and design experiences that respect people’s time, attention, and potential.
Policy first. Design that moves. Execution with receipts.
Teens First — Policy with a pulse
Youth aren’t a demographic — we’re decision‑makers. Teens First elevates dignity, discipline, and real outcomes. We organize, we protect freedoms, and we raise standards. Not someday — right now.
Life Stories — weight and witness
Where the standards were forged: adversity, identity, and the choice to build. For the ones who needed someone to go first.
When trust breaks, identity decides
I learned that the worst moment can be the most clarifying. You decide who you are after — not what they say you are. That’s how you get your power back.
I don’t have to fit your box
Mixed race, muscular, and unapologetically me. I’m not “supposed” to play football just because I’m buff and colored — I’m supposed to be myself. That’s non‑negotiable.