"Certainly, workers in many industries do not have the privilege of being able to balance parenting a..." — Michelle Wu

I'm tired but grateful: choosing to blend parenting and public service has made me a more confident mother and a better legislator.

Too often, our societal norms still set up a false choice between parenting and professionalism.

I am painfully familiar with the impossible juggle for caretakers trying to navigate language and cultural barriers, insurance pitfalls, and their own unyielding work schedules - only to be heartbroken by the limits of medical treatment.

We are redefining what leadership looks like and pushing for every single person to be part of that conversation.