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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • MBA, The University of Connecticut, 2010-2012
  • BA, Journalism/International Relations, Syracuse University, 1991-1995

Professional Experience

  • MBA, The University of Connecticut, 2010-2012
  • BA, Journalism/International Relations, Syracuse University, 1991-1995
  • Lecturer, Political Science, Yale University, present
  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications, University of Connecticut Foundation, present
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Central Connecticut State University
  • Former Communications Director, DeStefano for Governor Campaign
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Quinnipiac University
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Southern Connecticut State University
  • Chief of Staff, Senate Democrats, The Connecticut General Assembly, 2007-2014
  • Communications Director, City of New Haven, 2003-2006
  • Reporter/Anchor, NBC Connecticut, 1998-2003

Political Experience

  • MBA, The University of Connecticut, 2010-2012
  • BA, Journalism/International Relations, Syracuse University, 1991-1995
  • Lecturer, Political Science, Yale University, present
  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications, University of Connecticut Foundation, present
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Central Connecticut State University
  • Former Communications Director, DeStefano for Governor Campaign
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Quinnipiac University
  • Former Adjunct Professor, Southern Connecticut State University
  • Chief of Staff, Senate Democrats, The Connecticut General Assembly, 2007-2014
  • Communications Director, City of New Haven, 2003-2006
  • Reporter/Anchor, NBC Connecticut, 1998-2003
  • Majority Caucus Chair, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Senator, Connecticut State Senate, District 5, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Connecticut State Senate, District 5, 2019, 2020
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 19, 2017-2019
  • Deputy Majority Leader, Connecticut State Senate, 2019
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 19, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Aging Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Aging Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Vice Chair, Energy and Technology Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Member, Environment Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Member, Planning and Development Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Current Legislative Committees

Co-Chair, Children

Member, Commerce

Member, Higher Education and Employment Advancement

Member, Human Services