"Growing up in South Florida, I bounced between several high schools and living situations before eventually finishing school in Houston. It was during an internship in Washington, D.C., that I met Senator Orrin Hatch. We connected over our shared faith, and he quickly became a mentor who saw my potential at a time when I was struggling to find stability. Inspired by that generosity, I founded the Legacy Forward Foundation to provide the same support to today’s youth. This new nonprofit funds leadership training and curriculum in Utah schools. By removing financial barriers, my goal is to help students build character and leadership skills, ensuring they have the guidance they need to succeed." READ MORE

"I recently launched the Legacy Forward Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding student leadership programs in Utah schools. Drawing from my own experience as a displaced teenager to a successful business founder, I believe success is just the beginning of responsibility. This foundation works to remove financial barriers for schools, partnering with educators to provide the tools needed to help our youth grow into leaders grounded in character." READ MORE

“I have introduced H.B. 190, which seeks to expand state tax credits for businesses that provide child care or build facilities for their employees. While previous efforts largely benefited major corporations, this new legislation is designed to support small businesses as they would get the biggest percentage back of 30% compared to 10% for larger businesses.” READ MORE

“Recognizing that child care is a top economic concern alongside housing, I have introduced H.B. 190 to empower local businesses to be part of the solution. This proposal comes at a time when Utah faces a significant childcare shortage. By expanding eligibility to cover operating costs and removing previous hurdles, we are making it easier for small businesses to support their workforce and strengthen Utah's economy.” READ MORE

"As we approach the 2026 General Session, Summit County’s primary legislative priorities revolve around infrastructure, housing, and stabilizing the local economy. Summit County’s government is working with foundations, such as the Early Childhood Alliance, to collaborate on my sponsored bill, H.B. 190. This legislation will expand tax credits for businesses that build childcare facilities for their employees to further my focus on bolstering small businesses.” READ MORE