She is the alderperson for Chicago City Council's 30th ward, having won the 2023 election to the office.
[1][3] She was a volunteer at a restorative justice court in Avondale and was an elected member of a local school council in Portage Park.
[3] She ran for alderperson of the 30th ward in the 2023 election, where incumbent Ariel Reboyras had announced his retirement.
She identified as a progressive and supported policies such as "community zoning, participatory budgeting and more investment in youth and violence prevention programs that emphasize mental health for residents, kids and law enforcement.
"[4][5] She won 27% of the vote in the first round election on February 28, and advanced to a runoff against Jessica Gutiérrez.