Ashika is a lifelong Austinite, an educator, and a fierce advocate for the community.

Ashika has earned a Master's degree in policy, worked in program coordination at UT, childcare policy in Washington, D.C., and most recently, has had the honor of working as Legislative Director for Rep. John Bucy at the Texas Legislature. Her work at the Capitol has been rewarding, inspiring, but also frustrating. During the 88th session, Ashika found herself fighting for equitable legislation amidst attacks on inclusion efforts, LGBTQ+ rights, school finance, voting rights, local control, and much more. These experiences propelled her towards her new mission: advocating for her community at City Hall.

Throughout her diverse roles, Ashika's unchanging perspective remains: she evaluates policy issues through the lens of her students and their needs. This unwavering commitment to her community's welfare has guided her journey from the classroom to the Capitol and now to City Hall, where she aspires to be an informed voice for the betterment of the Austin community.

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