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Personal Details

Education

  • BA, English Literature, Black American LIterature, University of Connecticut, 1981
  • JD, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • MSW, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981

Professional Experience

  • BA, English Literature, Black American LIterature, University of Connecticut, 1981
  • JD, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • MSW, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • Adjunct Instructor, East Connecticut University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, Southern Connecticut State University, present
  • Instructor, Summer Programs, University of Connecticut, present
  • Former Professor, University of Saint Joseph
  • Interim Executive Director, National Ecological Observatory Network Community Action Agency, 2011-2013
  • Manager, Denver Human Services, 2008-2011
  • Principal Manager/Owner, PWC & Associates, 2007-2008
  • Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services, 1999-2007
  • Regional Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1995-1999
  • Director of Administrative Hearings and Appeals, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1993-1995
  • Director of Social Services Planning, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1992-1993
  • Federal Court Panel, Monitor, Juan F. Consent Decree, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services Monitoring Panel, 1990-1992
  • Director of Children and Youth Services, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services, 1988-1991
  • Associate Professor, Saint Joseph College, 1981-1988

Political Experience

  • BA, English Literature, Black American LIterature, University of Connecticut, 1981
  • JD, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • MSW, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • Adjunct Instructor, East Connecticut University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, Southern Connecticut State University, present
  • Instructor, Summer Programs, University of Connecticut, present
  • Former Professor, University of Saint Joseph
  • Interim Executive Director, National Ecological Observatory Network Community Action Agency, 2011-2013
  • Manager, Denver Human Services, 2008-2011
  • Principal Manager/Owner, PWC & Associates, 2007-2008
  • Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services, 1999-2007
  • Regional Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1995-1999
  • Director of Administrative Hearings and Appeals, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1993-1995
  • Director of Social Services Planning, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1992-1993
  • Federal Court Panel, Monitor, Juan F. Consent Decree, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services Monitoring Panel, 1990-1992
  • Director of Children and Youth Services, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services, 1988-1991
  • Associate Professor, Saint Joseph College, 1981-1988
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 53, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 53, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Children

Vice Chair, Human Services

Member, Labor and Public Employees

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, English Literature, Black American LIterature, University of Connecticut, 1981
  • JD, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • MSW, University of Connecticut, 1978-1981
  • Adjunct Instructor, East Connecticut University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, Southern Connecticut State University, present
  • Instructor, Summer Programs, University of Connecticut, present
  • Former Professor, University of Saint Joseph
  • Interim Executive Director, National Ecological Observatory Network Community Action Agency, 2011-2013
  • Manager, Denver Human Services, 2008-2011
  • Principal Manager/Owner, PWC & Associates, 2007-2008
  • Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services, 1999-2007
  • Regional Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1995-1999
  • Director of Administrative Hearings and Appeals, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1993-1995
  • Director of Social Services Planning, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, 1992-1993
  • Federal Court Panel, Monitor, Juan F. Consent Decree, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services Monitoring Panel, 1990-1992
  • Director of Children and Youth Services, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Youth Services, 1988-1991
  • Associate Professor, Saint Joseph College, 1981-1988
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 53, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 53, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Connecticut Bar, Windham County, 1981-present
  • Founder/Former Director, Center for Child Welfare Studies
  • Former Trustee, University of Saint Joseph
  • Board Member, Center for Education, Reflection and Action; Children's Law Center; ACESS Community Action Agency, 2010-2020