Not a Career Politician
I’m a UCLA student studying Earth & Environmental Science with a focus on real-world problem solving. I’ve interned at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, worked in soft matter and plant biology labs, and bring a research background that bridges science with everyday human needs. I’m running for governor because I believe California deserves leadership that understands systems that put people first. California is an ecosystem, everything is connected, we must understand this in order to move forward without collapsing.
Civil Rights Advocacy Record
From 2025 through May 2026, my advocacy has focused on normalizing civic engagement and peace-building. By consistently showing up, at government offices, public meetings, and on the front lines, I have demonstrated that ordinary people can directly challenge power to drive federal action. Whether pushing for ICE accountability or moving impeachment efforts forward in Congress, our sustained public pressure is shifting these issues from being ignored to actively shaping national policy.
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Advocated for Reparations: Joined a live discussion outside Long Beach City Hall with an educator and Black community advocate on reparations and historical accountability.
Defended Human Rights and Freedom: Spoke publicly on solidarity, civil liberties, and the responsibility to protect the dignity and rights of all people during escalating political tensions and immigration crackdowns.
Opposed Mass Detention Expansion: Spoke at No Camps actions in Los Angeles and Van Nuys organized by Indivisible and allied groups amid growing national backlash to ICE expansion, private detention centers, and aggressive deportation policies.
Supported Indigenous Representation: Advocated for Indigenous political representation, self-determination, and universal human dignity.
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Challenged Federal Enforcement: Confronted the FBI at a recruitment event to defend free speech and demand ICE accountability.
Exposed Surveillance Risks: Addressed the Long Beach City Council to expose AI-driven data risks and youth targeting, opposing the expansion of "apartheid tactics" in local policing.
Demanded Prosecutorial Action: Formally called on AG Rob Bonta to prosecute officers involved in the killings of Elias Real and Bryan Bostic.
Documented Detention Abuses: Documented DHS and LAPD use-of-force at an LA detention center protest, amplifying reports of student injuries and providing reporting tools to the public.
Combatting Systemic Harm: Launched a social media campaign naming AI as a civil rights threat and exposing the digital suppression of advocacy voices.ption text goes here
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Mobilized for Economic Justice: Joined farmworkers on strike to demand fair gas prices, a path to citizenship, and the de-escalation of war.
Held Congress Accountable: Met with Rep. Dave Min’s office to demand transparency on executive overreach and mobilized support for the Citizens Impeachment Courage Candidate coalition.
Defended Free Speech: Challenged "unlawful assembly" arrests at an LA detention center and warned LAPD of future decertification for civil rights violations.
Organized Mutual Aid: Coordinated the distribution of safety supplies and food at a San Bernardino community event to demonstrate community-based safety models.
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Championed Transgender Equity: Partnered with the Trans Latina Coalition at LA City Council to secure funding for the TGI Equity and Wellness Initiative.
Legislative Advocacy: Lobbied Rep. Scott Peters to sponsor the Trans Bill of Rights and critiqued the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act for hidden loopholes.
Amplified Student Protests: Captured and shared footage of 500+ UCLA students protesting ICE enforcement to drive national awareness of federal use-of-force.
United Diverse Coalitions: Spoke to multi-group organizers on the right to boycott corporate funding of mass deportations while centering transgender inclusion.
Investigated Local Abuses: Documented land-use and environmental abuses in Ventura, providing footage to local news to stop unwanted industrial expansion near schools.
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Proposed State "Firewalls": Drafted a formal proposal to the Governor for a state-led data firewall to protect Californians from federal overreach and surveillance.
Demanded Police Decertification: Sent formal demands to Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom to decertify law enforcement officers complicit in federal ICE abuses and brutality.
Elevated Human Rights to the UN: Delivered a formal UN Human Rights complaint regarding detention center abuses to Congressional aides in Costa Mesa.
Exposed DHS Misconduct: Confronted the Long Beach City Council with evidence of DHS misconduct and called for an "ICE-Free City" designation.
Challenged Judicial Slander: Publicly defended victims of federal agent misconduct and called for the Attorney General to investigate wrongful attacks on citizens.
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Authored National Budget Proposals: Submitted a federal budget framework prioritizing universal healthcare and redirecting funds from punitive systems to community care.
Demanded Detention Shutdowns: Framed the shutdown of federal immigration detention centers as a legal and moral mandate for the state of California.
Triggered Constitutional Inquiries: Proposed a state-led Constitutional Convention under Article V to restore checks and balances on failing federal institutions.
Investigated Profiteering: Submitted formal legal demands for investigations into private entities profiteering from human rights abuses.
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Proposed State "Firewall": Authored a formal proposal to the Governor to establish a state-led data firewall against federal overreach and surveillance.
National Budget Reform: Drafted and submitted a national budget proposal to federal lawmakers prioritizing healthcare over punitive enforcement systems.
Constitutional Strategy: Proposed a state-led Constitutional Convention under Article V to Rep. Dave Min to restore balance to the federal system.
Policy Analytics: Delivered a comprehensive report on federal policy harms and submitted legal letters demanding investigations into human rights profiteers.
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Demanded Decertification: Formally requested that Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom decertify LAPD and local officers complicit in federal brutality.
Challenged Local Compliance: Confronted the Corona City Council and Chief of Police to demand local protection from unlawful federal acts.
Judicial Advocacy: Defended citizens wrongfully attacked by federal agents and called for the Attorney General to investigate federal misconduct and judicial slander.
DHS Oversight: Demanded an "ICE-Free City" stance from the Long Beach City Council following reports of DHS misconduct.
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International Action: Delivered a formal UN Human Rights complaint detailing ICE detention abuses to Congressional offices.
Exposed Systemic Abuse: Amplified reports of sexual assault and medical neglect in detention centers and read UN human trafficking complaints at public protests.
Detention Shutdowns: Framed the closure of federal immigration detention centers in California as a legal and moral obligation.
Defended Civil Liberties: Reached out to the ACLU to secure legal observers and oversight for DHS and LAPD during public dissent.
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Congressional Liaison: Accompanied a constituent of Rep. Derek Tran to his Cypress office to advocate for federal accountability regarding constitutional violations.
Accessibility Support: Represented a non-mobile constituent of Rep. Ro Khanna to inquire about impeachment efforts against executive overreach.
Direct Community Action: Joined constituents of Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove to request formal appointments and push for congressional accountability.
Indigenous Rights: Collaborated with Indigenous community members in Ventura to document and expose land-use abuses and environmental risks to local schools.
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Challenged Federal Leadership: Crushed an FBI recruitment event to demand ICE accountability and called for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu to challenge federal enforcement power.
Executive Accountability: Issued a public statement calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, taking a firm stand against war and apartheid tactics.
Impeachment Advocacy: Lobbied Reps. Scott Peters and Dave Min for the impeachment of President Trump and Kristi Noem, citing repeated constitutional violations.
Coalition Building: Mobilized support for the Citizens Impeachment Courage Candidate coalition, a nationwide group of 100+ candidates pledged to restore federal checks and balances.
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Mobilized Student Power: Attended an anti-ICE demonstration at UCLA with 500+ students to demand an end to unreasonable force by federal agents.
Detention Center Vigil: Protested at the Otay Mesa Detention Center and the LA Board of Police Commissioners to demand justice for those killed in custody.
On-the-Ground Documentation: Witnessed and recorded the deployment of tear gas and "unlawful assembly" arrests at the No Kings event to protect free speech.
Labor Solidarity: Joined farmworkers on strike to advocate for fair wages, peace, and a path to citizenship.
Community Presence: Spoke at the Ventura Government Center on International Women’s Day to build courage and momentum for civil rights advocacy.
Civil Rights Advocacy Blog
The following entries document instances of my civil rights advocacy work as of April 28, 2026 all the way back to 2025. Each action has required substantial preparation, research, and travel time in between. These are the highlights, more will be added in between, as I find moments to update the record.
On May 12, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in Long Beach outside City Hall live on TikTok with an educator and Black community advocate. We spoke on reparations, reminding Californians that Governor Gavin Newsom formally acknowledged California’s role in perpetuating slavery, and emphasized the importance of honoring and respecting the Black community for building this country.
On May 4, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in LA during a No Camps action organized by Indivisible and allied groups. Highlighted the privatization of detention centers, destructive impact of extractive economic systems on collective wellbeing and the planet. Proposing Bem Viver and circular economics as pathways for a humane and sustainable society.
On May 4, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in Van Nuys during a No Camps action organized by Indivisible and allied groups by speaking on freedom, solidarity, and the collective responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of all people.
On May 3, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in Ventura by supporting the historic effort to elect the first Chumash woman to the City Council, KC Rodriguez, and by reminding leaders that everyone is born free and it is our responsibility to assert our freedom and the freedom of everyone.
On April 22, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at an FBI recruitment event by crashing the event to defend free speech and liberty, demanding ICE accountability, calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, and walking out in disapproval to directly challenge federal enforcement power as a civil rights issue.
On April 21, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at LBC Council meeting by urging the Mayor to protect youth privacy rights, raising concerns about AI being used to identify and target youth predicted to be at risk of homelessness.
On April 21, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at LBC Council by addressing the mayor and council to confront surveillance as a civil rights issue, exposing AI driven data risks and youth targeting, and opposing enforcement expansion as over policing, civil rights violations, and apartheid tactics.
On April 21, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at a LBC Council meeting by speaking against expanded enforcement powers proposed in the Belmont Shore Public Safety Prevention and Enforcement Plan. I warned that excessive policing, surveillance, and nuisance enforcement powers have historically been used to control and target vulnerable communities under the language of public safety, and expressed deep concern that these measures were approved by officials meant to represent marginalized communities. Residents also objected and stated they did not consent.
On April 21, 2026, I also noticed Community Development Director Christopher Koontz appearing overly enthusiastic about arresting the unsheltered community and expanding surveillance and control. I urged the Chief of Police to instead maintain close oversight of Mr. Koontz, and protect the public from potential abuses of authority and misconduct.
On April 21, 2026, I advocated for civil rights through a public statement calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, taking a clear stand against war, apartheid tactics, and malicious forces, and warning of civil rights erosion in California and the United States.
On April 17, 2026, I advocated for civil rights on social media by exposing AI as a civil rights threat and naming the erasure of individuals and suppression of civil rights advocates as systemic harm.
On April 17, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at an LA detention center protest by centering ICE accountability, documenting DHS and LAPD use of force concerns, amplifying reports of a USC student losing his eye by rubber projectiles fired by DHS, going live to expand public awareness, and equipping people to report abuse to the CA Attorney General.
On April 12, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by publicly calling on Rob Bonta to prosecute LAPD officers involved in the killing of Elias Real, stating they should face serious prison time and that his family deserves justice, in response to video evidence of the incident.
On April 7, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by calling on Rob Bonta to immediately investigate and prosecute officers involved in the killing of Bryan Bostic in Inglewood, stating they should be held accountable and that his family deserves justice.
On March 28, 2026, I advocated for civil rights at a No Kings event and LA detention center visit by standing for free speech and against authoritarianism, witnessing tear gas deployment and arrest under “unlawful assembly,” and directly warning LAPD of future decertification to hold enforcement accountable to civil rights standards.
On March 27, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in San Bernardino by distributing cold water, pizza, and electrolytes at the entrance to a music festival to protect public safety and demonstrate community-based support.
On March 17, 2026, I advocated for a farmworker and labor strike by speaking for workers demanding no war, fair gas prices, a path to citizenship, and peace for us all while linking economic justice to civil rights.
On March 9, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by visiting Congressman Dave Min’s office in Costa Mesa, spoke with his aide about Iran schoolgirls’ incident and government accountability, and asked what’s holding Congress back from holding President Donald Trump accountable for proceeding without congressional approval, requested outreach to Citizens Impeachment Courage Candidate coalition of 100+ nation wide candidates who have pledged to hold this administration accountable for violations against our civil rights.
On March 8, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by speaking in front of the Ventura Government Center on International Women’s Day, about how to build courage and continue civil rights advocacy work, and noted small wins for justice such as Kristi Noem recently being fired.
On February 24, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a LA City Council meeting with the Trans Latina Coalition advocating for the TGI Equity and Wellness Initiative to fund marginalized communities, uplifted transgender voices, interviewed an organizer, posted publicly to amplify advocacy.
On February 17, 2026, I accompanied a constituent of Congressman Derek Tran, in Cypress to help them advocate for their civil rights, asked what he was doing to hold the federal administration accountable, learned he had introduced articles to impeach Kristi Noem co-sponsored by over 100 members of Congress. Learned that he is working to gain more support to hold the administration accountable for violating the Constitution. I informed them about Citizens’ Impeachment Courage Candidates, a coalition nationwide congressional candidates focused on the same goal.
On February 12, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by visiting Congressman Scott Peters’ office in San Diego, spoke with his aide about encouraging the congressman to sponsor the Trans Bill of Rights, and advocated for accountability for President Trump and Kristi Noem; learned Congressman was interested in impeaching Kristi Noem, who was in Otay Mesa the same day. I also learned Scott Peters’ had introduced the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, got a printed copy, read it, notes that it ironically gives federal agents more leeway despite its intent.
On January 30, 2026, I advocated for civil rights on behalf of a non-mobile San Jose constituent of Congressman Ro Khanna, inquired about holding President Trump accountable for violating the constitution and learned articles of impeachment had been introduced against Kristi Noem, a goal I had been advocating for since early 2025.
On January 29, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending an anti-ICE demonstration at UCLA with 500+ students, posted footage on social media demanding Congress act with courage and hold this administration accountable for unreasonable force by federal agents on American citizens.
On January 23, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a rally protesting ICE enforcement actions and deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, posted about the event and noted that even a Republican showed up in support to demonstrate unity among Americans.
On January 20, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by joining constituents of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove to request appointments and inquire about efforts to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump.
On January 14, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending the LA Board of Police Commissioners meeting regarding Keith Porter Jr’s death, advocated for accountability of federal and local law enforcement, posted footage online and tagged the Attorney General and Governor of California, encouraging public pressure to release the name of the federal agent who murdered Keith Porter Jr. for a complete and fair investigation to bring justice for Keith Porter Jr’s family.
On January 7, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in Los Angeles by speaking to a multi-coalition group advocating for the right to boycott corporations funding the administration’s unjust actions, including mass deportations, and advocated for organizers to listen to, respect, and honor transgender community members in our coalitions.
On January 4, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a rally protesting ICE detention center abuses at Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, interviewed a social worker about a specific detainee and violations against his civil rights, posted content publicly to raise awareness.
On January 1, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by meeting with city council members and Indigenous community members in Ventura about land use abuses, including unwanted tree removal by unknown actors in public gathering areas where monarch butterflies annually visit during migration, and about a gas pipeline near elementary schools by Santa Ana mountains. Visited sites and sent footage to local news outlets to raise awareness.
2025
On November 11, 2025, I attended a Long Beach City Council meeting with a coalition of advocates for the city, I spoke out about DHS agents that have been caught following women into the bathroom, being drunk in public, been hired despite history of domestic abuse, and called for the mayor of Long Beach to adopt an ICE FREE CITY stance in solidarity with the people.
On November 8, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by speaking at a City Council meeting in Corona, advocating for law enforcement accountability and protection of individuals targeted by ICE. A coalition of Latino advocates and I stepped out to discuss directly with the chief officer, who explained that if the Governor issued a directive clarifying the law and emphasizing protection from unlawful federal acts, local officers would be required to comply. The next day, I called the Governor’s office to relay this information. The office suggested that the chief officer communicate directly with the Attorney General. I provided the chief officer’s name and phone number, but the Governor’s office did not follow up. I then contacted the California Attorney General, sending a template directive clarifying current law and the TRO, encouraging him to communicate with the chief officer and distribute guidance to all law enforcement officers.
On September 24, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by advocating for federal judges to stop slandering a woman attacked by a federal agent at night, and defended a man wrongfully kicked in the ribs by the agent while attempting to protect the woman, emphasizing that people should not fear helping others in danger, publicly called for the California, Attorney General and Governor to step in on this case and investigate the federal agent’s misconduct.
On August 28, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending communications to Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials demanding decertification of law enforcement officers complicit in federal ICE abuses.
On August 21, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by publicly posting and amplifying reports of ICE detainee abuses, including sexual assault and neglect of pregnant women, and coordinated with coalitions and community groups to increase awareness.
On August 7, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by delivering in person to Congressman Dave Min’s office the UN human rights complaint detailing ICE detention abuses, providing the report to his aide with a cover letter requesting accountability for officials enabling civil rights violations in Costa Mesa, CA.
On August 6, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by speaking at a City Council meeting in Corona on ICE detention center abuses, including sexual assault of women and girls and miscarriages of pregnant women without medical attention, urging law enforcement to protect residents from unjust transfers.
On July 28, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending demands to Mayor Bass and city officials to decertify LAPD officers complicit in federal brutality, guarantee protection of protestors, and uphold First Amendment rights.
On July 27, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by reaching out to the ACLU seeking investigation into DHS misconduct, legal observer deployment, and LAPD oversight, and condemned harassment tactics used against dissenters.
On July 23, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending a formal request to California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate DHS misconduct and LAPD negligence during protests, citing constitutional law and civil rights statutes.
On July 20, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sharing a video of the UN complaint reading, highlighting ICE abuses and lack of national accountability.
On July 19, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by reading aloud a formal UN human trafficking complaint at a protest, connecting it to ICE detention abuses, and witnessed escalation of force by federal agents against a veteran protester.
From mid-June to July 2025, I advocated for civil rights by advocating against political surveillance and retaliatory targeting of Latino communities, and amplified boycotts aligned with farmworker strikes.
On July 11, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by publicly calling for accountability for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in connection with systemic detention abuses, and posted video demanding mass amnesty and non-violent detainee release.
In mid-June 2025, I advocated for civil rights by writing to the California Governor advocating for a state firewall against federal data sharing, protection of veterans’ rights, and civil/criminal immunity for those intervening to protect others from unlawful federal actions.
In early June 2025, I advocated for civil rights by calling on the Governor to assert California’s sovereign powers to protect residents’ rights and data from federal overreach.
In May 2025, I advocated for civil rights by demanding shutdown of all federal immigration detention centers in California, framing it as both a legal and moral obligation.
In mid-April 2025, I advocated for civil rights by drafting a national budget proposal prioritizing universal healthcare, redirected funds from punitive systems, and submitted it to federal lawmakers, and sent correspondence to U.S. Senators about violations of the Trust Doctrine affecting tribal, ecological, and community rights.
In early Spring 2025, I advocated for civil rights by delivering a comprehensive analytical report on federal policy harms under the Trump administration, highlighting deregulation leading to systemic harm, and submitted a formal legal letter demanding federal investigation into profiteers tied to human rights abuses.
From January through February 2025, I advocated for civil rights by contacting my congressional representative, Dave Min, in Costa Mesa proposing a state-led Constitutional Convention under Article V to restore balance when federal checks fail.