Resume

Dedicated professional with a multifaceted background in government relations, advocacy, and social work. Skilled in developing and executing public policy agendas, legislative strategies, and state advocacy plans to drive organizational goals. Proven track record in building strong relationships with stakeholders and achieving legislative successes. Extensive experience in social work, providing compassionate care and coordinating services for diverse populations in healthcare and emergency settings. Skillful communicator and strategic thinker, with a passion for creating positive social change and fostering community engagement.

MACRO SOCIAL WORK

Director of Government Relations and External Affairs Sep 2023-

Commonwealth Care Alliance
Director, State Government Relations and Advocacy Oct 2021- Aug 2023
State Government Relations Manager Sep 2019- Oct 2021

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Juvenile Court Investigator Jul 2023- Sep 2023

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
DSRIP Grant Applicant Reviewer Aug 2018- Aug 2022

National Association of Social Workers- MA Chapter
Political Director Sep 2017- Jul 2019

Massachusetts Children's Alliance
Training & Services Coordinator Oct 2016- Sep 2017

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

Independent Private Practice July 2024-

Marvin Behavioral Health

Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Contract Aug 2023-

Emergency Services Social Worker, Part-Time Feb 2018-

Emergency Psychiatry Clinician, Per Diem Sep 2020- Mar 2023

Brigham & Women's Hospital

Care Coordination Social Worker, Per Diem Feb 2017- Jul 2018

Metrowest Medical Center

Emergency Department Psychiatric Clinician, Per Diem Sep 2016- Jul 2017

Psychiatric Admissions Coordinator & Mental Health Counselor Nov 2014- Sep 2016

McLean Hospital

Mental Health Specialist Aug 2015- Feb 2016

Boston Medical Center

Clinical Intern at Child Witness to Violence Project Sep 2015- May 2016

Wayside Youth & Families

Clinical Intern with Mobile Crisis Team Aug 2014- Jul 2015

Walker Home & School

Residential Childcare Worker Jul 2013- Sep 2014

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Voices Against Violence

Domestic Violence Shelter Counselor June 2012- Jul 2013

TEACHING

Boston College School of Social Work

SWK 8805, “Policy Issues in Family and Child Services”- Spring 2022, Spring 2024

SWK 7762, “Basic Skills in Clinical Social Work”- Fall 2023

SWK 7701, “Social Welfare System”- Spring 2020, Spring 2021 (two sections), Spring 2022

Boston University School of Social Work

WP 701, “Social Welfare Policy II: Contemporary Social Policy Analysis”- Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Summer 2021

WP 700, “Social Welfare Policy I: Conceptions, Scope, History, and Philosophies”- Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2020

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER

Town Jul 2024- Jun 2026

Associate Member, Board of Health (Appointed)

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Apr 2013- Dec 2019

Volunteer

Lobbying and Organizing Consultant

Timilty Middle School (Roxbury, MA) Sep 2016- May 2018

Pen Pal

Center for Hope & Healing (Lowell, MA) Sep 2011- Sep 2013
Rape Crisis Counselor