Despite a nationwide attack on unions, I’ve seen SAG-AFTRA grow enormously in size and strength during my ten years representing you on our national and local boards. I’m so proud of what we have accomplished: a revolutionary new commercials contract; multi-pronged initiative combatting sexual harassment; health plan merger; direct deposit of residuals; historic unionization of Telemundo; expanded California film/television tax incentives; innovative Short Project Agreement; first-ever residuals for video games and so much more. I feel there are so many incredible things we can still accomplish. Vote for me so I can keep fighting for you!

I have been honored to serve on Local and National boards. Making a living acting under multiple contracts over the years has compelled me to serve our members. I will continue our fight for online privacy. As Chair of LA GAPP, we helped secure five more years of Tax incentives in CA to 2025 and lobbied DC for a bill to reclaim our tax deductions. Helped create SPA and will work to continue increasing our pay in Low Budget New Media & Films and improve our claims resolutions. Online Privacy (Chair), Government Affairs and Public Policy (Chair), Low Budget (Chair), SAGIndie, TV/Theatrical, Military Personnel and Families Support, National & Local Women’s committee.

It has been an honor for me to serve on the National Board of SAG-AFTRA, representing our body of performers. UFS and Gabrielle Carteris continue to fight to make us an even stronger, bolder, innovative union. Please re-elect me so I can continue to fight with you for even more productive change. We still face many challenges and changes in our industry and I need your support to be able to continue the fight! I will passionately continue to advocate for more diversity fairness, better health plans and benefits, and better care and treatment of performers! Thank you.

I am running for the National Board because I believe in our union and the good it does for each of us. As a member for 23 years who has been blessed to work in nearly every area of the industry, I know that there is no industry issue too big for all of us to handle. Further, I know that we are better when we all realize that we’re in this together. I look forward to being a productive part of all the good we will do in the future.

I’m asking for your vote because SAG-AFTRA has a huge impact on performers’ ability to make a living and I’m experienced in making positive change for members. I led the groundbreaking Commercials negotiations, the NLRB victory during the BBH strike, and fought for industry respect for members working background. I’ve championed legislation to eliminate sexual harassment, ageism on IMDb, and to protect members’ digital image/voice rights. Negotiated a direct, comprehensive agreement with Netflix that eliminates free bargaining in low budget SVOD, improves protections against outrageous exclusivity terms/options, and for the first time covers performance capture.

I will continue to fight for SAG-AFTRA to keep pace in the ever-changing landscape of content creation and advertising. As the industry moves forward so must our Union. Proud negotiation committee member on the new, historic, innovative and industry-praised 2019 Commercials Contract. My ongoing commitment to the union includes: SAG Pension Trustee, LA Board Member, Negotiation committee member for the Disney It’s A Laugh and Nickelodeon Uptown contract. Member of the following committees: Professional Representatives, Asian Pacific Americans in Media, Equal Employment Opportunities, Commercial Performers, Los Angeles Executive. I am business-strategy oriented with an MBA in Finance.

I stand rooted in the principle of EQUALITY. I will focus on your safety, support, and worth. An equal, inclusive and diverse playing field is the way forward. Aligned with the wonderful UniteforStrength slate, I can continue to affect lasting change. An example of that work is legislative reform (#TakeTheLead bills #StrongerCA #SB224), innovative new contracts, and real time workplace support. I see and hear all of you and would be grateful to be of service as a delegate, local, and national board member.

The future is personal. As we each face revolutions in technology, creativity, and business models, we can either pine for the “good old days” or join together to turn this new world to our advantage. We can do this! The more we share knowledge and network, particularly with member communities which have felt previously disengaged, the more power we have collectively and individually. As chair of MOVE, National and Local Organizing, and a VP on the California Labor Federation, I see what committed members can accomplish. Also on LA and National Executive, National Government Review, Health Care Safety Net, Film Society and Reinstatement Obligations Review Committees.

My union has protected me and my family, so it’s time for me to do my part. We’ve seen resources wasted trying to stop a merger of groups with basically the same membership fighting for the same things. The SAG-AFTRA merger was the single smartest thing both unions have ever done. I’m proud of the current SAG-AFTRA leadership: I support them in the direction going forward. We must be strong to fight for what we believe in, but we must also be self-aware and realize if the fight is eroding the very ground we stand on.

A working actor for two decades, I'm honored to have served both locally and nationally on the SAG-AFTRA boards. As our business models continue to rapidly change, I want to help our members and union shift and change with it, to ensure that all new work is covered work. Please help me achieve that goal by supporting me and my fellow candidates from Unite For Strength.

I served on the SAG Board during the critical merger of our legacy unions, and am currently serving on the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board. I believe the power of our union is contingent upon us showing up and speaking up. I am grateful to all who served before me to protect me in my career. Now, I would be honored once again to represent my fellow actors, singers, dancers, broadcasters, stunt performers, and background actors. I’m asking for your support so I can help protect our interests in this burgeoning digital age and the numerous new media platforms.

As a working character actor for over 30 years, I've witnessed first-hand the rapid changes in our industry. I have worked every contract, yet no matter the scale of the project, our concerns as artists have a common, universal theme: “Respect our humanity. Reward our work.” I have sat on Wages and Working Conditions, Low Budget Film, Honors and Tributes and Film Society committees. I like to be 'in the room where it happens' to ensure that as the industry shifts and changes at an ever-expanding pace, our LIVELIHOODS will grow with the changing times. It would be my honor to serve the membership again.

I figured my 30th year as a working actor was a good time to contribute to the union of which I’ve been a beneficiary for so long. As an actor/writer/director and respective guild member I offer a unique perspective, but my allegiance has always been to the guild which has been my primary support system. Having worked consistently in an ever changing landscape I feel strongly our security and compensation needs to change accordingly. My focus is on salary and residuals, in particular regard to new media and limited series, “relocation fees,” and 12 hour days. Proudy Unite For Strength.

My fight for inclusion began at Northwestern University in 1966 as the lone person of color. I am grounded in the values of the working actor and derive great purpose in working for our membership. We work to unionize the unorganized -- TELEMUNDO. We defend our members against predators by ending auditions in hotel rooms and private residences. We work to improve efficiencies, e.g., direct deposit. The entertainment landscape is evolving; we must be nimble in confronting these challenges with tactical insight so our union can survive and thrive. Let’s move forward together. INCLUSION.VISION.RESULTS.

The biggest challenge confronting SAG-AFTRA is the elevated bargaining power that producers have over actors. We’re fighting to keep key benefits that affect our livelihoods. Fragmenting residuals, buyouts, top of show ceilings, exclusivity, and numerous other unfair practices have financially devastated many members. As a proud union member for over 30 years, working under many of our contracts, I’ve learned that unless we proceed strategically, the problems we face will only be magnified for the next generation. We must expand the successes and vision of the current leadership and prepare for the bold changes needed for long-term success.

I believe in a union that fights for all members, whether they work steadily or sporadically. As we are meeting the revolution in media with innovative contracts, we need to refine and expand our reach to make sure our members understand those contracts. I’m proud we’ve put in safety and harassment hotlines for actors on the set who need help, advice, or guidance. Our gains for members are only gains if they know how to use them. Build union strength in the workplace and in the lives of our members by arming them with information.

Union member since 1970. 26+ years vested SAG and AFTRA. Advocate for dancers and merger since 1978. Service: Local, National boards, Delegate since 1980. Negotiation Committees: Commercials, TV/Theatrical, NetCode, currently Music Videos. Chaired and served on many committees. Much is changed and much accomplished. SAG-AFTRA has been heroic in keeping up and ahead of forever changing industry and morphing technology. Our current leaders and staff are doing stellar work worldwide, and there is so much more to do. I would be honored to continue working on the National Board with them for you.