Meet Kali

While she was a strong student, graduating Clawson High School, and being accepted into the University of Michigan in Dearborn, Kali struggled with depression and ADHD. In her college years, her depression worsened until she was finally taught about Gender Dysphoria. That year, she came out as trans, and eventually left the computer science program at U of M to pursue Digital Media Production at the Specs Howard School of Broadcasting.

Upon graduation, she helped to create the first nationally syndicated radio show talking about Esports and competitive video gaming. Hosted in 90 stations across North America, she was public about her transition, and helped spread awareness of trans issues in any way that she could.

Later on, she helped to found and served as the first editor-in-chief of Esports Illustrated, the gaming vertical of Sports Illustrated. During her time there, she championed fair wages, diversity, inclusivity, ethical journalism, and fun.

In 2020, Kali married her wife, Sarah. They now reside in Oak Park, happily a part of their community. While Sarah works as a therapist, Kali runs her own business as a storyteller.

Over her years of performance, Kali became a known fundraiser and supporter of transgender and LGBTQIA+ rights and organizations. It was people in her own community who encouraged her to get involved in politics, and she joined the Oakland County Democratic Party in January of 2025.

Since then, she has served on the Resolutions Committee for the 2025 convention, where she got a resolution in support of trans rights and dignity passed unanimously. She is also the chair of the LGBTQIA+ Rights committee for the OCDP.

All of these experiences have helped to shape Kali as someone who believes, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that everyone is entitled to life, liberty, and their pursuit of happiness. She believes that the exact purpose of government is to protect the meek from the powerful, and that there can be no true equality without equity.

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