Community & civic impact

My passion for law and advocacy stemmed from a simple question: How do we make everyone feel heard and protected in the places they live? 

Growing up, I did not think that answer existed. Not for families like mine, neighborhoods like the ones I called home, or people who shared my lived experiences. But over time, as I began stepping into different Public Service roles, I realized that there is no single solution to that question. Instead, there are countless answers; each unique, valid, and shaped by the people they serve. 

I have been fortunate to step into spaces I never imagined possible, representing many who share a similar story to mine, and just as importantly, those who do not. For me, these roles are not just a list of civic titles. They are a way to bridge gaps, to build connection, justice, and visibility across political ideologies, across income levels, and into the communities that need it most. 

I have learned that these answers do not appear overnight. But with consistency, real community, and a willingness to understand perspectives beyond our own, they absolutely come. These experiences have shaped the kind of leader I want to be: one who shows up, who listens, and who turns complicated policies into real opportunities that actually change lives. Because ultimately, these are core values that speak to all of us. That is the future I am working towards, and why I care so much about the work you will see here.

Public Roles

Legislative Page: Ohio House of Representatives

• April 2025- Present

Since April, I have been on the floor of the Ohio Statehouse as a Legislative Page, making sure the gears of our democracy keep turning smoothly. I prep key materials, keep track of legislation moving through the House, and handle the details that most people never see, but that make all the difference in how laws get made. Being here has given me a front-row seat to how policy really comes together and shown me how small acts of diligence build big public trust. Every day reminds me why I care so deeply about keeping government close to the people it is meant to serve.

Commissioner: City of Columbus

• June 2025- Present

Being appointed by the Columbus City Council to serve as a Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs was not just an honor; it was deeply personal. As the son of immigrants, I have understood how overwhelming local systems can feel, especially when no one at the table shares your experience. Now I get to help shape city policies on language access, housing, community safety, and much more, pushing for solutions that go beyond typical talking points. I show up to every meeting thinking about families like mine, and families completely unlike mine, all trying to build safer, more welcoming lives. That is what keeps me grounded, and it is why I take this responsibility so seriously.

Intern: Statehouse Assistant Minority Leader 

• July 2024- April 2025

When I first took on this internship, I thought I would just be learning how laws get made. Instead, I learned what it really means to serve people. As an intern for former Assistant Minority Leader Jarrells, representing Bexley, Franklinton, and Downtown Columbus, I worked to bridge the gap between more than 120,000 constituents and their state government. Being part of an office that served such diverse communities taught me not only to understand the differences between neighborhoods but also to see their shared challenges and think critically about how to help solve them. I managed community concerns, coordinated with local, state, and even federal organizations, handled official correspondence, and dug into policy research on everything from education and healthcare to economic opportunity. This was not just policy on paper; it was work that directly shaped people’s lives. Seeing that up close made it personal for me and showed me just how crucial it is to have people in these spaces who truly understand the stakes and who will not stop pushing for systems that actually listen and deliver.

Recognitions

National Scholar: The Fund for American Studies

• Summer 2025

Being chosen for TFAS’s Public Policy & Economics program in D.C. — one of the most competitive tracks out there — felt like more than just a resume booster. It was validation that the work I care about matters on a bigger scale. Being selected pushed me to think harder about how federal decisions ripple down to local families in areas often forgotten, like Ohio. This strengthened my commitment to bringing that knowledge back home, where it can help build stronger, more responsive communities.

Delegate: National Leadership & DEI Convention

• May 2024

At NSLDC, I joined students from across the country to talk honestly about equity, identity, and what inclusion should look like in practice, not just on paper. We built action plans to bring back to our campuses and challenged each other to rethink how leadership works. Being one of only three students chosen to represent the 60,000-student population at Ohio State made me realize just how crucial it is to have different lived experiences in the rooms where decisions happen. I left more fired up than ever to keep pushing for systems that do not just check boxes, but truly serve and uplift people from all walks of life.