My lifelong focus has been to improve people’s lives.  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:  Health Resources in Action, a non-profit dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention.

• 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

• Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety (WCES):
  President since 2003
• 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