Issues

I am proud of my lifelong commitment to the issues that matter to our community. 

I believe my business experience and policy background on the environment, education, public health, and civil rights issues makes me uniquely qualified to serve as your next delegate. 

You can learn more by reviewing my experience and my broad list of supporters.  I am also the only candidate for the open delegate seat to be endorsed by Montgomery County Teachers, Sierra Club, NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland, People for the American Way, Clean Water Action, Equality Maryland, Women's Campaign Forum, Sierra Club, and more.

Education

As a graduate of Ashburton Elementary, Tilden Intermediate, and Walter Johnson High School (1994),  I understand the value of our first-class education system.  As a current parent at Wood Acres Elementary, I also understand the challenges facing our schools today.  Ariana's Education Priorities are...Read More

Environment & Energy

As Environmental Health Campaign Director at MomsRising.org, I have worked on numerous state and federal environmental policy initiatives. I will be a strong voice in Annapolis in support of green space and environmental conservation, climate policy, environmental health, and sustainable agricultural practices. Facilitating a transition to renewable energy sources is my top environmental priority, but I am also deeply concerned with improving Pepco reliability and instituting accountability....Read More

Safe & Healthy Families

I have spent eleven years advocating for families, and I won't stop when I get to Annapolis. We need to make it easier to raise children, and to grow older, in Bethesda. I support expanding access to childcare and improved family leave policies for new parents and those caring for sick and elderly relatives. I believe that expanding family planning services for low-income families will strengthen our community and make economic sense in the long term. I will advocate for the rights of domestic violence and other crime victims. I will also support marriage equality, because I believe everyone deserves equal rights....Read More

Transportation

Our transportation infrastructure is severely strained, and as a result we spend too much time commuting. As your Delegate in Annapolis, I will work closely with other Montgomery County elected officials to speak with a strong, unified voice on transportation priorities so we get our fair share of state and federal transportation funding....Read More

Strong Economy & Fiscal Responsibility

As a former nonprofit Executive Director and the owner of my own consulting firm, I understand the challenges business owners face.  I will advocate for policies that support small businesses so they can create jobs that will fuel economic growth.  ...Read More