In June of 2018, I started organizing for one of the most contentious Senate races in the country. Arizona was one of few states in the national spotlight and was considered a "purple" state. I, along with dozens of other organizers across the state were tasked with building programs in our regions to reach people that were either disenfranchised or were low turnout voters. We wanted every voice heard in the midterms. We needed everyone to vote.

The days were grueling. I worked 100 days, anywhere between 10-14 hours a day, seven days a week with four days off… one day a month. Most people will say that's crazy and I do not disagree, but those people do not understand the "why" behind being a full-time student and a full-time organizer. The "why" for me was simple — I did not and still do not agree with the direction our country is going.