Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
Juris Doctorate, May 2002
Honors: Dean’s List 2001-2002, First Year Distinguished Oral Advocate
Activities: Summer Institute in International Law, Lund, Sweden; mentor, first year law students; Suffolk University Law School Democrats

Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts
Masters in Science, Political Science, magna cum laude, December 1996
Concentration: Professional Politics
Activities: Masters of Political Science Association, President, Fall 1996, Vice-president, Spring 1996

University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 1994
Honors: Dean’s list, 1993
Activities: Center for Policy Analysis; Student Activities Board; District Office for Congressman Barney Frank

Wolkon & Pascucci, LLP, Boston, Massachusetts
Law Clerk, 2002- present
Assist law firm in areas of real estate and estate administration law on a contract basis. Research and writing on legal issues as needed.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Legal Assistant to the Director of Government Relations and Communications, 2001-2002
Researched, wrote and edited newsletters, policy-based materials, speeches and legislative testimony for nonprofit organization representing over four-hundred (400) biotechnology related companies throughout Massachusetts. Assisted in planning and organizing policy forums and media events; interacted closely with Legislators and their staff regarding biotechnology issues

Boston Police Department, Office of the Legal Advisor, Boston, Massachusetts
Law Clerk, 2000-2001
Drafted legal motions, legislation and memoranda; responded to public requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and researched a diverse range of issues.

Office of State Senator Marc R. Pacheco, Boston, Massachusetts
Policy Analyst, 1997-2001
Served as an advisor and analyst on local as well as statewide policy; reviewed and prepared amendments for Massachusetts state budget; researched, drafted and tracked legislation; interacted with local communities, administrative and professional organizations, labor unions and constituents; prepared testimony and press releases.

Aleixo Law Offices, P.C., Boston, Massachusetts
Office Manager/Legal Assistant, 1995-1997

Massachusetts Democratic Coordinated Campaign, Boston, Massachusetts
Event Coordinator, 1996

Kevin O’Sullivan Congressional Campaign Committee, Fall River, Massachusetts
Campaign Coordinator, 1994

Quincy College, Quincy, Massachusetts
Adjunct Faculty, Government Department, Fall 2002 – present
Courses: Introduction to Political Science, State and Local Government, American Government, American Presidency, American History
Instruct diverse population of students in an urban community college setting; implement effective teaching methodologies including technology and internet based research; utilize a working knowledge of the key actors, structures and institutions that form the political system to engage students; use critical and creative thinking to assist students in determining how to use their political knowledge; serve on the Senate Faculty as a member of the Education and Student Services Committee participating in revising the curriculum development.

Lasell College, Newton, Massachusetts
Adjunct Faculty, School of Arts and Sciences, Spring 2003
Course: State and Local Government
Instructed diverse college students at a four-year private institution; maintained scheduled office hours and participated in departmental meetings.

Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Science, Spring 2003
Course: Judicial Politics
Assisted Kent E. Portney, Ph.D. in Judicial Politics course.

American Political Science Association, 2003 – present
Quincy College Senate Faculty, Education and Student Services Committee, 2002 – present
American Bar Association, 1999 - present