What initially got you interested in politics? When was this?

My interest in politics started in my freshman year of college. During a World Politics course, I first considered minoring in Political Science. I decided against that but remained interested in politics, and developed a passion for it during the 2016 election cycle. I finally saw the broken system for what it is and decided to get involved.

The derision and vitriol between the two parties showed me that neither would cede on important issues, and the People were set up to lose either way. So I decided to get involved and got connected with the East Tennessee Libertarian Party through a friend. Since then, I have immersed myself in politics and the party and have dedicated my time to building the party that represents the rights of the individual.