The Policy Nexus: Analytics & Equity

What happens when a federal landmark is demolished to make way for a $400 million privately funded ballroom, all within a single four-year political cycle? We see more than just a construction project; we see administrative chrononormativity in action. The current construction of the Great Ballroom (the East Wing Modernization Project) is being rushed to completion by January 2029. By prioritizing this fast time of political legacies and corporate donors, the administration has bypassed the slow time required for legal oversight by evading the National Capital Planning Commission’s usual review. Accepting funds from Big Tech and defense giants like Alphabet and Lockheed Martin without a cooling-off period. I am proposing a 10-year integrity block. If we cannot stop the influence of money in politics overnight, we can at least decouple it from the immediate political cycle. By barring donors from entering the room they funded for a decade, we disrupt the chrononormative expectation of i...

I am choosing Joy.  Beyond the trauma, there is a deep, beautiful resilience in Black queer life. Celebrating our artists, scholars, and creators is an act of resistance. 🏳️‍🌈🙌🏾 True equality requires fighting for ALL Black people, regardless of orientation or gender identity. Our freedoms are connected. Black queer history IS Black history. ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈

  Reclaiming our power means bringing figures like Bayard Rustin and Audre Lorde into the center of the narrative. Their work wasn’t just extra —it was foundational to the fight for justice. 📚✨

Happy Black History Month, y'all! ✊🏾 This year, I’m focusing on the power of intersectionality . We can’t talk about Black history without talking about the Black queer and trans people who have been on the frontlines since day one. 🧵

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but in an era of backlash, where Black history is censored and LGBTQ+ existence is legislated against, passive remembrance is not enough. The fight to defend history is intensifying. As the African American Policy Forum notes, our institutions are under attack under the false banner of "eliminating DEI." Let us remember that Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community was radically inclusive. You cannot support Black liberation while ignoring the violence facing Black trans people. You cannot honor civil rights history while banning books that teach it. We are taking inspiration from the 2026 Liberation Calendar to commit to an intersectional daily practice. We must connect the dots between racial justice, queer liberation, and the concrete policies needed to secure them both.

Moving forward with purpose at CBU. As I continue my work in Public Administration, my commitment remains the same: developing equitable and sustainable policies that enhance community health and serve our underserved populations. 🦁✨

  Cheers to the New Year! As we step into a brand-new year, I'm wishing you fresh beginnings, exciting opportunities, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Thank you for being part of our community. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!