” The more I have helped address people’s needs, the more I’ve realized how mythical the American Dream is for so many of us due to the connections between discrimination, oppression, and policy. The more I’ve studied policy and worked with our legislators and other advocacy and community groups to pass policy that will help people in their daily lives, the more I’ve seen the need for dedicated public servants who will work ceaselessly to make sure our government is doing all it can to help make realizing the American Dream a possibility for everyone.”