New voices in our politics for new vision in our policies. Working to create lasting and equitable change that we see in our community and feel in our homes.

Hartford is my home. I grew up in our public schools and have spent my career working alongside local organizations to support our community. From frontline crisis response to building programs for youth and families, and now in restorative justice, my work has always been centered on listening to those most impacted by inequity and making sure their voices shape the decisions that affect them.

I’m proud to call Vermont home, and I’m committed to protecting and strengthening what makes this community special. I’m running for those carrying the heaviest burden from our broken systems, for the generations who will be living with the impact of our decisions today, and the planet that deserves to thrive again.

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Why I’m running

“If it is true that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, isn’t it also true a society is only as healthy as its sickest citizen and only as wealthy as its most deprived?”
— Maya Angelou

Hartford is my hometown, and a place I’m proud to be raising my own child. I care deeply about this community, but I feel increasingly concerned about the challenges we’re up against today. While living amidst crisis and conflict isn’t new, the severity and frequency that we’re experiencing today does feel unique. The burden of our broken systems is only getting heavier on those already most impacted, while so many of the root causes creating these problems remain unaddressed.

We are at a critical moment as a society, and I think it is a moment more important than ever to have leadership that reflects our communities more fully and who understand these challenges firsthand. Better solutions for our communities stems from having better representation of that community in politics.

Priorities I’ll be fighting for

  • Costs that center economic justice: access to a healthy and stable life should not be reserved to those in the highest tax bracket. Housing, healthcare, childcare, and education should be a baseline every person and family has affordable access to without having to choose one or the other in order to stay afloat.

  • Climate action that centers environmental Resilience: the land, water, air, and biodiversity around us cannot continue to be a resource to own and exploit, we

  • Care services that center wellbeing: whether it's healthcare, childcare, or mental health , individuals and families shouldn't have to choose between what they need and what they can afford or have access to. Prioritizing wellbeing means there is value in keeping people healthy before they get sick, in supporting paid family and medical leave , an

Alanna from the words of others:

  • To those who don’t know Alanna yet, I want you to understand how much she means to me and many others. She stood by me when I was homeless and helped rebuild my life. She didn’t say she just cared, she showed it. She is loyal, supportive and someone who shows up when it really matters

    Lelina, former client

  • "Alanna is someone who makes any room she walks into a better one. She uplifts conversation and has just as much depth and integrity as she does levity and curiousity. She's enormously capable and her track record proves it."

    Rigel Harris, friend/neighbor

  • "Alanna in 3 words: compassionate, uplifting, charming I’ve known Alanna since she was a child, and her sweet, nurturing, yet take-no-crap attitude has not changed even though she is now married with a child of her own. My two boys absolutely adored her when she was their babysitter, and I always felt safe leaving them in her capable hands. She is fun, smart, quick to smile, and strives to see the best in people. But don’t make the mistake of thinking she is a Pollyanna Pushover! She is a fierce advocate for those who need her help, and everyone is worthy in her eyes. The world needs more people like Alanna, especially in government. If anyone can thread the needle of interpersonal relationships to bring about solutions to local and state issues, it is Alanna Ojibway.

    Jennifer Krom, neighbor & family friend

  • "A woman of integrity, always willing to look at opposing views. She's honest, transparent with no axe to grind. She's always accessible for her fellow community members and constituents"

    “Downtown” Bill Brown, mentor/friend

  • Alanna has the perspective of someone who grew up in Vermont and understands what it's like to return here as a young person and try to build community and connection. She sees the nuance in all the issues Vermont faces, and has experience supporting the most vulnerable members of our community

    Erin Wetherell, former colleague and supervisor, neighbor