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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • MSW, Policy Practice, The University of Connecticut School of Social Work, 2006-2008
  • BA, Women's Studies, The University of Connecticut, 2000-2004

Professional Experience

  • MSW, Policy Practice, The University of Connecticut School of Social Work, 2006-2008
  • BA, Women's Studies, The University of Connecticut, 2000-2004
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Saint Joseph, 2019-present
  • Director of Health Professional Outreach, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2016-present
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Connecticut, 2016-present
  • Senior Policy Analyst, The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, 2015-2016
  • Director of Public Policy and Communication, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, 2013-2015
  • Policy Director, Connecticut Association for Human Services, 2011-2013
  • Executive Director, National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League/Pro-Choice America, 2008-2011
  • Legislative Aide/Committee Clerk, Connecticut General Assembly, 2005-2007

Political Experience

  • MSW, Policy Practice, The University of Connecticut School of Social Work, 2006-2008
  • BA, Women's Studies, The University of Connecticut, 2000-2004
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Saint Joseph, 2019-present
  • Director of Health Professional Outreach, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2016-present
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Connecticut, 2016-present
  • Senior Policy Analyst, The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, 2015-2016
  • Director of Public Policy and Communication, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, 2013-2015
  • Policy Director, Connecticut Association for Human Services, 2011-2013
  • Executive Director, National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League/Pro-Choice America, 2008-2011
  • Legislative Aide/Committee Clerk, Connecticut General Assembly, 2005-2007
  • Deputy Majority Caucus Chair, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 18, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 18, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations

Member, Commerce

Member, Education

Member, Legislative Subcommittee

Member, Subcommittee on Accountability

Member, Subcommittee on Conservation and Development

Member, Subcommittee on Health

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MSW, Policy Practice, The University of Connecticut School of Social Work, 2006-2008
  • BA, Women's Studies, The University of Connecticut, 2000-2004
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Saint Joseph, 2019-present
  • Director of Health Professional Outreach, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2016-present
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Connecticut, 2016-present
  • Senior Policy Analyst, The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, 2015-2016
  • Director of Public Policy and Communication, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, 2013-2015
  • Policy Director, Connecticut Association for Human Services, 2011-2013
  • Executive Director, National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League/Pro-Choice America, 2008-2011
  • Legislative Aide/Committee Clerk, Connecticut General Assembly, 2005-2007
  • Deputy Majority Caucus Chair, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 18, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 18, 2018, 2020
  • Chair, Connecticut Trafficking in Persons Council, 2015-present
  • Co-Chair, Great by 8, A Community Partnership, 2011-present
  • Member, West Hartford Board of Education
  • Board Member, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2007-2013
  • Co-Chair, Young Women's Leadership Program, Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, 2006-2012
  • Member, Connecticut Coalition for Choice, 2006-2011
  • Board Member, National Association of Social Workers Connecticut Chapter Political Action Committee, 2008-2010
  • Child Advocate, Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Northeast Connecticut, 2004-2005
Events

2020

Oct. 11
Door Knocking!

Sun 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Aug. 26
Women Who Run Zoom Discussion

Wed 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Jun. 26
Dedication - Progress Pride Flag "Crosswalk"

Fri 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Blue Back Square, West Hartford CT