Dear Friends,

As I reflect on this journey, I’m filled with both sadness over our narrow loss and immense gratitude for the people I've met along the way. Though we didn’t secure a seat on the Chicago School Board for District 1, our campaign was an inspiring journey toward a shared vision for education in our community—and I am profoundly grateful to each of you who stood with us.

From the start, our goal was to unite our community, to spark honest conversations, and to champion solutions for Chicago Public Schools. Thanks to your support, we grew from a small circle to a movement of almost 40K supporters/voters, all dedicated to securing quality education for every child.

Throughout this journey, as we connected with families, educators, and neighbors, we saw the impact of simply listening and speaking up for the real issues facing our schools. Together, we took on misinformation with facts and built a community more empowered and informed than ever before.

This mission doesn’t end here. We’ll continue meeting our community where they are—from the pulpit to the parking lot—to amplify your voices and keep pushing for the change our children deserve. Thank you for every donation, every encouraging word, and every moment you stood with me. I am honored to have had you by my side.

With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,