I’m 30, i brew beer for a living, and now i’m running for congress!

A man in a blue shirt and khakis standing outdoors on a paved path with trees in the background.

We have too many members of congress over 70, including our own representative, Mark DeSaulnier, who is 73 and running again. We need representatives who understand what it means to fill out an unemployment form or to sign up for Medi-Cal (at least once in the past 25 years). Most of those in congress aren’t bothered with out-of-pocket medical costs, out-of-control rent hikes, or have to live with fear about where the country will be in 25 to 50 years — you and I do.

I graduated from Northgate High in 2013, spent a few years at DVC, then quickly entered the workforce after deciding college wasn’t for me. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I started to get politically active. I live with my wife and our 3 cats (Luna, Leila, and Willy) in Walnut Creek. I spend my spare time camping, gardening, reading historical fiction, and playing video games with my friends. I’m ready to bring some modern ideas to congress and work to build a better America for ALL.

My generation hasn't had the same chances to build wealth as previous generations, but that doesn't mean we can’t change things. That's why we need representation that actually knows the realities of today's economic and social landscapes, not someone who is stuck in the past.

I'm running for Congress because the same playbook isnt working — and our current representation is unable or unwilling to change