"I firmly believe that it is my time to put my professional experience and personal commitment to work for the city I love as a North Adams City Councilor. I have never been one to sit on the sidelines and I believe I have an opportunity to make meaningful and thoughtful contributions to the future direction that our city will take."
Attended the North Adams public school system and graduated from Drury high school in the mid 80's. Attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, graduated as an award-winning Sociology major.
Employed in Public Service for the past 17 years.
Masters Degree in Education, with a concentration on Vocational Rehabilitation.
Professionally committed to improving the quality of life for people and our community through the realm of employment, in both private and public sectors.
Athletic coach for the youth of our community.
Visiting instructor at MCLA and Springfield College.
North Adams Human Service Commissioner for the past 7 years.
Vice President of Downtown Development for 4 years.
Chairman of the Friends of the Mohawk Theater for 8 years.
I am an INDEPENDENT and CRITICAL THINKER who is able to COLLABORATE with others to build consensus and find solutions.
I am a CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER who will RESEARCH the issues and ask PROBING and INTELLIGENT questions that will reflect the best interests of our city.
I represent a NATIVE VOICE with a VISION for NORTH ADAMS that THRIVES with opportunities for ECONOMIC GROWTH, CULTURAL ENHANCEMENTS, COMPETITIVE SCHOOLS and a quality of life that all citizens can access and believe that each one of us, are, truly, "In the Right Place."