I have the expertise, experience, and vision needed to ensure that California remains fiscally strong; and I am firmly committed to serving as an independent progressive voice for the people of California.
Most recently, I worked as a Special Advisor in the Office of Governor Jerry Brown, where I managed key projects in areas ranging from job creation to infrastructure modernization to climate change to health care. I also served as a policy advisor to Hillary Clinton on her presidential campaign, where I developed the Democratic Party’s agenda to eliminate public college and university tuition for working families, cut student debt for millions of borrowers, and expand protections against predatory lending. I received my JD and MBA from Stanford, and a BA in history and government from Harvard, graduating with highest honors and as the winner of Harvard Kennedy School’s business and government prize. As a candidate for Treasurer, I have drawn on these experiences in public service to shape my top priorities and solutions to challenging issues across our state.
I am rejecting all corporate, PAC, and special interest money. Lots of people talk about getting big money out of politics, but to achieve that goal, we must take action. I hope that by running a campaign clean of moneyed interests, I can help us move closer to the goal of ensuring that all people have a voice in our political system.