Meet Dr. Karl Morris
Growing up in Jamaica, Karl learned early what it meant to stretch every dollar. His father used to say, "Struggle builds character, but I could use a little less character." This is a sentiment Karl and his siblings felt deeply as they navigated days with disconnected utilities, going to school without basic supplies or meals, and having to find entertainment in whatever books were lying around. Yet, those lean years instilled in him a deep empathy for working families and the challenges they face, and reading every book within arm's reach instilled a lifelong love for math, science, and problem-solving.
I’m running for congress because I've always been a problem solver, and that's exactly what Congress needs!
Karl's path forward was far from a straight line. Introduced to computer programming at a young age, he enrolled in community college, only to be forced to drop out due to financial hardship. He took a job in the civil service, where his penchant for technology and analytical thinking helped him get back on his feet. Through hard work and determination, he returned to his studies, ultimately earning his bachelor's degree, master's, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Education transformed his world, opening doors he once thought were entirely out of reach. He wants to give others that same fighting chance!
Now a computer science professor, technologist, and proud union member for over a decade, Karl is running for Congress in the city he chose as his home to give others the opportunities and basic needs he fought for without having to make the same sacrifices. He knows that modern opportunities in a fast-changing world will require both educational access and real-world tech literacy. By focusing on practical solutions and dismantling financial barriers, Karl wants to ensure every family has the tools and support needed to rise above hardship and build a secure, prosperous future.
Karl knows it isn't enough to make light that lawmakers do not understand the world we live in today. With artificail intelligence and other life-changing technologies becoming more widespread every day, they can't comprehend or deliver the types of solutions we'll need. He wants to be a part of the change that will actually help people in this new world.
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