My Story

I am proud to serve as State Representative for the 36th District, representing Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam. I believe deeply in giving back to my community and in making government better for all residents of Connecticut. I am honored to represent you and to work hard every day to be your voice in Hartford.

In the legislature, I serve on the Judiciary Committee, Public Safety and Security Committee, and Planning and Development Committee.

I am also the Judiciary Committee’s appointed member to the Connecticut Sentencing Commission Pretrial Subcommittee and the Connecticut Information Sharing System Governing Board, and I previously chaired the Animal Control Officer Working Group.

As State Representative, I bring together real-world experience, deep local roots, and a lifelong commitment to service. I am running for reelection to keep fighting for safe communities, responsible government, and a strong future for the Lower Connecticut River Valley.

Before being elected to the state legislature in 2024, I worked in law enforcement, state government, and public policy consulting.

I spent 20 years working at the Connecticut General Assembly as a nonpartisan investigator and policy analyst, helping lawmakers solve tough problems and improve how government serves taxpayers. During that time, I became a leading expert on criminal justice policy and helped craft major public safety reforms that saved the state hundreds of millions of dollars; demonstrating that smart policy can be both effective and fiscally responsible.

My commitment to public service also includes service on the front lines. I began my career investigating government corruption in New York City in the 1980s. After retiring from the Connecticut legislature (2007), I served as a police officer and later as a homicide detective with the Hartford Police Department. Those experiences shaped my belief that strong public safety and fair accountability must go hand in hand.

My community involvement includes volunteering as a sexual assault crisis responder and serving on the Deep River Economic Development Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. I am also a board member and former chair of the Deep River Democratic Town Committee.