Ayanna Pressley began her public service as a community organizer and policy aide in Boston, focusing on women’s rights and public safety. Elected in 2018 as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 7th District, she has prioritized criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and equitable access to healthcare. Pressley introduced the People’s Justice Guarantee, a comprehensive resolution for overhauling the criminal legal system, and serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. She is recognized for her direct, community-driven approach, consistently centering the voices of her constituents in legislative debates.