My lifelong focus continues to be working to enhance community, family, and individual health and economic security.I have over 30 years of experience in government, public health, community organizing and human services.  I know how to solve short-term challenges for communities while planning for the future.

Proven Experience in Government

Current employer:  Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General.

• Research and analyize state health care policy and payment.

Recent  employer:  Health Resources in Action, a non-profit dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention.

• As a Program Director designed and implemented community health and prevention programs.

Former policy advisor: Boston City Councilor Rosaria Salerno

• Developed policy and legislation on public safety, education, health care, elder services, recycling, affordable housing, and community development.         

Former community organizer: Built grassroots and legislative support for national security, economic equality, and social justice policies and legislation

Education:

• M.S., Social Science, Syracuse University (New York)
• B.A., Political Science, Springfield College (Massachusetts)

Invested in Watertown’s Future

• Watertwn Town Council: Councilor-at-Large
  • Chair, Committee on Rules and Ordinances
  • Vice Chair, Committee on Human Services
  • Secretary, Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government  

• Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety (WCES):
Past President Peace with Justice Task Force, WCES:
Founder/Coordinator since 2002

• Watertown Youth Basketball: 
Volunteer Coach

• Hosmer Elementary School:
Parent Volunteer

• Campaign Field and Volunteer Coordinator:
  • Jonathan Hecht for State Representative
  • Susan Falkoff for Councilor-at-Large
  • George Bachrach for Congress
  • Joan Merritt Kraus for Town Councilor

Homeowner for 13 years on Oakley Road