Are you seeking endorsements? Why or why not? Have you received any endorsements yet?

TL;DR: To honor my value of transparency and the fact that not all voters have unlimited time to invest in becoming an informed voter, I am seeking endorsements. I'm proud to be endorsed by both partisan and non-partisan groups who recognize my focus is squarely on a solid public education for all UA students. I reject divisive, "dog-whistle" politics; my campaign is transparently about serving our kids.

Yes, I am seeking endorsements because I believe in transparency and in honoring the different levels of time that community members can invest in becoming an informed voter. I recognize that everyone does not have the time to dive deeply into where every candidate stands on every issue. Getting an endorsement, for example from the Matriots, means they have independently evaluated my words and actions for alignment with their values. As a busy community, endorsements are an important way for voters to understand a candidate's core values in a time-efficient manner. 

Other candidates may not be seeking official endorsements. But, that doesn’t mean they are nonpartisan. By bringing in political figures from outside of UA or even outside of Ohio, they are absolutely getting unofficial endorsements. But, those endorsements are shrouded in secrecy. And that is what fuels partisan politics and division. I am asking you to give me your vote so I can work on behalf of all of our students. That means you get to ask me about my values and where I stand on topics relevant to our schools.

I'm proud to be endorsed by the Franklin County Democratic Party and UA Progressive Action. They recognize my commitment to a foundational community value: strong public schools. Like them, I believe investing in every student is the best investment we can make, regardless of national politics. 

And, critically, this race is not about partisanship; it's about our students. I am also proud to be endorsed by nonpartisan groups like Action 314 that supports scientists running for office, Matriots, that works toward achieving proportional representation for women, and to have the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate designation because of my commitment to school safety.

When/if the window to apply opens, I intend to seek endorsement from the local chapter of Ohio Association of Public School Employees #201 (OAPSE) and the local chapter of Ohio Education Association (UAEA), as I was honored to have their support in 2021.

I'm running to ensure we prepare every student for the future, manage taxpayer dollars with transparency, and build resilience by connecting UA to broader public education networks. This is how we level-up our students’ ability to flourish after graduation. 

My campaign is fueled by UA parents, teachers, and residents who trust me to put politics aside. Our students deserve a consistent leader who will join forces with others, not a politician who refuses to be transparent about their motivations. My focus is on the concrete needs of Upper Arlington students, and I'll always be upfront about that.

The goal isn’t just to graduate students — it’s to raise good neighbors, thoughtful leaders, and compassionate citizens. That takes schools that feel like communities, where every student knows they matter and belong.