The
Work
Different settings. Different issues. Different challenges. Always focused on finding solutions that turn priorities into progress.
What if we started with the Georgia we want to build, and worked backward from there?
Good public policy should do more than solve the problem in front of us. It should move us closer to the kind of state we want to become.
These five questions reflect my vision for the Georgia we can build. Explore each one to see how I’m turning that vision into action.
THE WORK,
UP CLOSE
There's always more to the work than what you see in a headline or a list of accomplishments. Here are a few areas that offer you a deeper look at what I’ve taken on—and more of the story behind why they matter to me and what I’m working to change.
Workforce Development & Career Pathways
We spend a lot of time treating education as a destination rather than helping people understand what it can unlock. My work has focused on creating clearer pathways between learning and earning - from career and technical education to opportunities for people to build new skills, change careers, or keep growing in the ones they have. At every stage, people need to be able to see where their skills and talent can take them.
Consumer Protection
A fair economy should work for the people who participate in it. My work has taken on deceptive online booking practices, hidden fees, the effects of market consolidation on prices and competition, and the need for consumers to have a stronger voice in utility decisions. From affordability to transparency, it comes down to making sure Georgians get a fair shake when decisions hit their wallets and everyday lives.
Creative Economy
Georgia has no shortage of creative talent. The opportunity is to build more of the economy around it. Having spent years working in the arts before elected office, I've seen firsthand what creativity can mean for people and communities. Since taking office, I've focused on growing Georgia's music industry, supporting film and entertainment, and creating opportunities for young Georgians to contribute their own creativity - from statewide student arts projects to work celebrating our state parks and historic sites.
Removing Barriers to Work
Sometimes government can make it harder than it needs to be for people to earn a living. I've spent years working to modernize occupational licensing, removing outdated requirements, making it easier for qualified professionals moving to Georgia to put their credentials to work, and finding practical ways to open doors to opportunity without sacrificing the protections consumers deserve.
Economic Development
Growth is only as meaningful as what it makes possible. My work has focused on strengthening tourism as an economic engine, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and helping communities build on the assets they already have. Economic development matters when the investment turns into jobs, businesses, stronger communities, and more ways for people to build a good life.
