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

 Vinfen

 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 June 2024-


Marvin Behavioral Health

Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Contract Aug 2023-


Boston Children's Hospital

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 of Reading, MA   Jul 2024- Jun 2026

Associate Member, Board of Health (Appointed)     


Boston Area Rape Crisis Center   Apr 2013- Dec 2019                    

  Volunteer             


Warriors- 501(c)3             Nov 2018- Nov 2019

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