My family came to America as Jewish refugees from Soviet Ukraine and settled in Brooklyn. I've lived in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, and, for the past 20 years, Manhattan's East Side. I graduated from Hofstra University, built a career in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, launched a startup, and completed an entrepreneurship program through Wharton.

 

I married young, raised two sons, and learned firsthand that life doesn't always go according to plan. Like many New Yorkers, I've navigated divorce, family court, housing challenges, and the growing cost of living in this city. Those experiences taught me that government should work for people, not create more obstacles for them.

 

Today, I'm a Yorkville resident, entrepreneur, small business owner, and mother of two. I don't come from political connections or privilege. I believe in accountability, opportunity, public safety, strong families, and less bureaucracy.