Elementary school was a tough time for me. I struggled in almost every subject and was often pulled out of class for extra one-on-one attention. I was always the quiet kid in the back of the class.
Community Engagement
The best health care system is the one designed by and for the people who use it. Read more about how we're empowering Coloradans to advocate for themselves.
Cultural Caregiving
It was Christmas Eve 2007, and I was spending the night in a hospital room, but there was no other place that I wanted to be. My mother and I set up chairs with blankets next to my grandfather’s bed as we took turns watching over him.
Brave New Conversations
I’m white. All my ancestors came from one western European country or another, and I don’t tan in the sun—I just burn. I’ve never been discriminated against because of the color of my skin.
Fascinating Feedback Loops
What if the health system could echolocate? What if it was in a constant two-way exchange with patients and communities, identifying obstacles, making course corrections, and getting critical data?
Storytelling for Policy Change
When I work on a bill, I analyze its provisions and fiscal notes, and follow it through the Capitol. It’s a highly detailed process, so I can see why it may feel overly complex and unapproachable.