About
From a young age, I learned about the importance of public service and standing up for our communities. These values were instilled in me through the story of my grandmother, a civil rights pioneer and public servant who helped plan human rights demonstrations at the 1968 Olympic Games, and my grandfather, Lee Evans, a track and field gold medalist during those same Olympic Games. Through my grandmother’s story of public service, sacrifice for the greater good, and dedication to human and civil rights, I learned that even in the most tumultuous times, courage matters. She showed me the importance of standing firm in my values, serving others, and always advocating for all communities. 
I grew up in a working-class household in Tacoma, Washington, where many in my community were too often victims of violence or lacked the opportunities they needed to be healthy and thrive. From a young age, with the support of my family, community, and my grandmother’s strength, I was determined to forge my own path.
Through it all, I was inspired by my parents: my mom, a former construction worker and social worker who worked tirelessly to support our family, and my dad, a public transit bus driver who faces the prospect of violence on his bus every day. I am also inspired by my brother, a dedicated public school teacher who works to ensure future generations have the educational opportunities they deserve. They have all devoted their lives to serving our communities, embodying the values my grandmother instilled in us. From them, I learned what service looks like and how the courage to stand up for our communities can take many forms.
A life of service has not always been easy. I worked odd jobs to help cover bills my family could not always afford. As a Pacific Northwest native, some of my best childhood memories are of my grandmother taking me to Sonics games. I’m especially grateful for programs like Running Start, which made college possible for me when it once felt out of reach—I was able to start college at the age of sixteen by testing at a college level. Whenever I could, I also volunteered at legal aid clinics, knowing the importance and power of providing access to those in need.
I graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma, and during law school at Seattle University, I had my first opportunity to serve in a legal capacity as an intern in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit. One of the things I loved about learning to be a prosecutor was the opportunity to stand up for my communities and be a voice for them.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to serve our city time and time again, and each experience has been a reminder of the work we still have to do. As a City Prosecutor, I saw firsthand that the law is not just about punishment—it’s about justice, balancing accountability with compassion. As an Assistant City Attorney, I worked on cases that reflected the very struggles my own family had faced, from public safety concerns to civil rights issues. And as a federal prosecutor, I took on cases involving violent crime, high-level fentanyl drug trafficking, and hate crimes, knowing that real justice means standing up for the most vulnerable.
At every step, I have carried the lessons my grandmother taught me—that service is not just a duty, it is a responsibility. That we must have the courage to stand up for people. And that we must always strive to be the champion that our communities deserve.
I love Seattle and want to serve as your City Attorney because I believe that with my experience and community-grounded leadership, we can uphold my grandmother’s values—together. We are living through another tumultuous time, much like the one my grandparents endured, and now more than ever, we need an experienced City Attorney who is committed to service and has the courage to stand up for our communities.
Seattle is at a crossroads. We need a City Attorney who understands the law not just as a tool of punishment but as a force for justice—someone with the experience to lead and the heart to serve. I’m running because I believe in something different: a justice system that is accountable—to the people, to real results, and our shared values.