Issue Position: Women

Issue Position

I became a candidate to run to serve as your representative the same week as International Women's Day. It was a reminder for me that women have fought hard so that I could have the opportunity to run my own business and run for office. I had the example of a hard-working mother who took care of my father as he was dying and had to forge forward as a single mother raising me and working full-time.

But, while great strides have been made, we have a long way to go.

Women should have the right to make their own decisions regarding their reproductive health. A right to privacy when it comes to a woman's health decisions is also critical.

Women are facing new threats, especially on the Internet. As a leader in an organization that works to combat online harassment, I hear stories of women on a daily basis who are being intimidated and harassed online. I want to ensure there are stricter civil and criminal penalties in place so these victims can get the justice they deserve. We must provide resources to women so they can educate and empower themselves.

I want to work to encourage women, especially our children, to pursue careers in technical fields and to create a more balanced workforce in some of our most innovative industries. I was extremely fortunate to grow up in a household where I was taught I could be whatever I wanted to be. We need to make sure all young women are empowered to make choices about their futures.

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