About Chase

I was raised a single mother who taught me the value of love, hard work, and community. Childhood meant kickball with neighbors, science fair projects, and swimming at the beach in Galveston, experiences that shaped my love for people and the natural world.

After graduating from Santa Fe High School, I earned my sociology degree at the University of Texas at Austin, then returned for dual master’s degrees in Public Affairs and Community & Regional Planning. My studies, and early neighborhood advocacy, taught me how policy, planning, and community engagement can transform lives.

I’ve spent my career in public service:

• Seattle – Organized with SEIU to raise wages, enforce SeaTac’s $15 minimum wage, and win back-pay for workers.

• Austin – Worked on affordable housing, public transit, homelessness, educated residents on recycling and waste reduction, updated watershed protection plans, and enforced sustainable development through the Land Development Code.

• San Marcos – Moved here after falling in love with the river and community spirit. I’ve served as a Neighborhood Commissioner, I'm a member of the Lions Club and Civics Club, and am advocating for a San Marcos Tenants Bill of Rights.

Today, I work at the Texas General Land Office helping communities recover from hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, securing federal funds to rebuild housing, infrastructure, and resilience. I’m also a proud member of the Texas State Employees Union, standing up for fair wages and working conditions for state workers.

I believe love and protection go hand in hand. For our river, our neighborhoods, and our shared future. That’s why I’m running for San Marcos City Council: to fight for housing stability, climate resilience, good jobs, and a city that works for everyone.