My Roots
I grew up in a politically divided household. Dinner often turned into intense debates, and I was too young to speak up—but not too young to notice the damage. I saw how politics could break down relationships, and how poor communication could leave lasting trauma. From a young age, I found myself bridging divides, helping people understand each other, even when they disagreed. I've always been a mediator at heart, even before I had the words for it.
When I came to the U.S. from Argentina, it was because of political instability back home. My dad went through the long process of a work visa and eventually earned citizenship, which is how we were able to move here. I didn’t speak English and got bullied for it—which caused me to turn inward, but also made me hyper-aware. I found comfort in books and learning. I became most interested in culture and religion, eventually earning my degree in religious studies and world history— I love those topics because they allow me to connect more with people, I can understand what values and stories drive them. I genuinely believe we have far more in common than we're led to believe.
Political Awakening
My political awakening started during the 2008 recession. I had just moved out on my own and quickly found myself in financial crisis, without the option of going back home. It became painfully clear the system wasn’t built for people like me—or most people I knew. That shook me awake.
I built a career as an interiors photographer—published in Architectural Digest and Vogue—while also going to school full-time and working in tech and startups (free-time: none). But as I watched our culture spiral into division, I felt it more and more: whatever I was doing professionally just wasn’t enough. I like to say I got drafted into politics —not because I wanted to be a politician, but because I didn't see anything productive about 'waiting'. In 2015, I saw the early signs of a deeper cultural split—right inside my own circles. In the Burning Man community, where love, forgiveness, tolerance, and non-judgment were core values, I watched people begin to turn on each other.
I suddenly realized, If a community devoted to connection could fracture that quickly, what was coming for the rest of us?
That was my real wake-up call. I spent the next decade studying communication—how people listen, what breaks understanding down, and how we might rebuild it.
I want people to live good lives—not just financially, but emotionally, socially, and civically. I care about how we treat each other, and about the systems that quietly shape our everyday experience. But we can’t change any of that if we can’t even talk to one another. That’s why communication is where I’ve chosen to begin.Today, I’m building tools and content to help people express themselves more clearly and respectfully—especially when it comes to politics. I'm working with United Independents to build a congressional campaign that puts people, not parties, at the center. And I’m using my voice to help shift how we live, lead, and work together.
