I have been active in many aspects of the local Reno community, from government policy to business engagement.  

For example, I was a citizen lobbyist during the regular session of the last legislature, going there several times a week to attend committee meetings, talk with fellow lobbyists and journalists, meet with legislators to discuss various bills, and attend floor sessions, including to the very end of Sine Die.   

I was a volunteer lobbyist during the last Nevada State legislative session for the Planned Parenthood day, and also for the Sierra Club day.  

I was a poll observer, poll worker, and vote count observer for the last two general elections.  I reported on my findings during the public comments section of the Washoe County Commission meetings for their required "Canvass of the Vote" sessions. 

I have attended several meetings of the Washoe County Commission, Reno City Council, Truckee River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA), Nevada Public Utilities Commission (advocating for lower electricity rates for consumers), Washoe County School Board, Truckee River Water Authority, and Washoe County Library Board of Trustees.  I have spoken at several of those meetings and know several of those board members.  

I am a Central Committee member of the Washoe Dems, and a member of the platform committee (economics and environmental subcommittees).  I often attend meetings of the affiliates (South Washoe Dems, North Washoe Dems, Heart of Reno Dems, the Black Caucus, Women's Caucus, the Hispanic Caucus).  I am also a Central Committee member of the Nevada State Democratic Party.  I am the chair of the Northern Nevada Huddle (west Reno).  In that capacity I have had several candidates speak to our group about their campaigns.  

I worked hard in getting playing fields (eg, soccer fields) approved by the TRFMA board (Reno needs 45 more playing fields for a city of its size). 

I am a member of the NAACP and have attended several of their annual dinners.  I have attended several of the "No Kings" rallies (Reno, Carson City).  

Labor Unions

I was a dues-paying member of the labor union at the local Safeway grocery store when I was 16.  I've been a strong supporter of unions ever since.  

I've attended three of the last four LaborFests here in Reno (a celebration along the Truckee River on Labor Day).  I had a wonderful time talking to union members (IBEW, UAW, Culinary, Building Trades, Teamsters).