I became involved in progressive politics through community advocacy, LGBTQ+ policy work, and direct voter-contact campaigns in Los Angeles. My first policy experience was with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, where I researched local, state, and federal laws, supported phone banking and lobbying work, and helped organise public-facing resources for the LGBTQ+ community. From there, I moved into field and campaign work, including rent control, housing, voter registration, environmental advocacy, congressional campaigns, and a California State Senate campaign. I have worked as a canvasser, recruiter, team lead, campaign organiser, field director, volunteer coordinator, and campaign advisor, which has given me a practical understanding of how campaigns succeed on the ground. I have recruited and trained canvassers and volunteers, built field teams, managed outreach operations, used tools such as PDI, VAN, and Mobilize, coordinated large groups at public events, and worked with community partners on issues including street safety, queer policy, housing, climate, and voter engagement. My approach to progressive politics is grounded in showing up, building trust, listening to what people are saying in the field, and turning broad public-interest goals into organised local action.