Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I live in Salt Lake County and work in healthcare administration and manage operations at a primary care clinic. I’m also active in local Democratic Party efforts and am passionate about building bridges between faith and progressive values. As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I strive to live my faith in both my personal and civic life.
Why are you an LDS Democrat?
I’m a Democrat because I believe in the deep intersections between my Latter-day Saint faith and a progressive vision for society. My faith teaches me to care for the poor, seek justice, protect agency, and strengthen families. I see those same principles reflected in Democratic efforts to build a more compassionate and equitable world. I believe affordable healthcare, quality education, stable housing, and a living wage are not luxuries, but are basic rights that give families the hand up they need to not only survive, but truly thrive. These policies uplift the divine potential in every person and reflect the gospel’s call to love our neighbor, serve selflessly, and build Zion in our communities.
Can you share how your political orientation has changed over time?
My political orientation has evolved as I’ve deepened my understanding of both the gospel and the world around me. While I once leaned more conservative out of cultural habit, I came to see how progressive principles—such as economic justice, inclusion, and the belief that government can be a tool to create balance and fairness—align closely with my spiritual convictions. I believe the role of government isn’t just to offer aid, but to help create systems that allow everyone a fair chance to succeed. Over time, I realized that the policies I now support better reflect the Savior’s call to care for “the least of these” and promote agency through opportunity. Becoming a Democrat wasn’t about rejecting my faith, it was about living it more fully in the public sphere. This vision for society is one that has sparked my interest in not only paying attention, but also doing my part. This is very fulfilling to me because I feel that I am not only getting involved in public service, but also sharing the gospel by advocating for progressive policies through the lens of faith and striving for a truly Christlike society.
What are some political issues you care most about, and why?
Some of the political issues I care most about include affordable healthcare, education, housing, and ensuring a living wage, because no working family should be living in poverty. In my career as a practice manager in healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand how access to care can transform lives, and I believe health should never be treated as a privilege. I also care deeply about keeping families together, which is why I support compassionate immigration reform and a criminal justice system focused on rehabilitation and restoration. I try to take a data-driven approach to shaping my views, but at the heart of it all is a belief that policy should strengthen families, expand opportunity, and reflect our shared responsibility to care for one another.
How do you consider your political positions a reflection of your faith?
My views are deeply rooted in my faith. As a Latter-day Saint, I believe in the divine worth of every soul, the eternal importance of families, and the sacred responsibility to care for the poor and marginalized. I see the gospel as a call to build Zion, a society where there is no poor among us, and that means supporting policies that uplift, empower, and protect. I believe our faith should not only inspire personal righteousness, but also public compassion and justice. I also value religious freedom and individual agency, core gospel principles that remind me that government should create space for people to live their beliefs while promoting fairness and dignity for all. My support for progressive policies comes from striving to follow Christ’s example of mercy, inclusion, and love for all of God’s children.
Are there any experiences you would like to share about how you have been personally affected by the actions of the new administration?
I have become increasingly concerned about policies that threaten the well-being of the most vulnerable, especially around healthcare access. In one meeting at work, our leadership projected that we would see fewer patients coming in if proposed cuts to Medicare or Medicaid were enacted. The reason? More people would become uninsured and would delay care or go without it entirely. As someone who works in healthcare, that hit me hard. Behind those numbers are real families, real lives. It reinforces my belief that access to healthcare is a basic right and that government has a responsibility to ensure people aren’t left behind. My faith teaches me to care for the sick and lift the downtrodden, and I believe our policies should do the same.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
I’m currently working on a book titled “Beyond the Labels: A Faith-Inspired Progressive Vision”, which explores how gospel principles align with policies that uplift families, promote justice, and protect human dignity. I’ve also launched an anonymous Instagram page called “Faith In Progress”, where I share interfaith, faith-inspired content connecting progressive ideas with spiritual values. My hope is to help build a bridge between faith communities and the movement for a more compassionate and equitable society.