Deeply committed community leader, advocate, and partner locally, nationally, and globally.
Campaign advisor and activist for responsible ethical, political candidates and elected officials.
Elected local representative focused on transparency, accountability, and constituent voices.
National Sea Change Coalition 2024 - present
Advisory Board Member | Support the vision of a national model for community organizing and impact
strengthening the work of community-based harm reduction organizations and leaders.
Longwood Collective 2021 – present
Public Affairs Committee member | Longwood Collective represents 20 area institutions
in issues including area planning, transportation and meeting community needs through
responsible development in the Longwood Medical Area neighborhood of Boston.
Move Up Global Rwanda 2020 – present
Board and Finance Committee member | Move Up Global improves access to better
health and education in remote and resource-constrained communities in Rwanda,
fostering community engagement in the design and implementation of innovative solutions.
COPE | Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment 2020 – present
Board, Governance, and Finance Committee member | COPE is a Navajo Nation
Community Health Outreach Program and foundational partnership with Navajo Nation
to improve the lives of those living with chronic diseases.
Temple Israel, Boston 2016 – present
Leadership Council | Temple Israel, the largest and among the oldest synagogues
in the city of Boston, is dedicated to dynamic spirituality and righteous impact.
Beacon Academy 2016 – present
Corporation member/Ambassador and Mentor | Beacon Academy addresses the opportunity gap
for low income students through a a ten-year commitment navigating opportunities and challenges
building on a rigorous 14-month academic program.
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners 2015 – present
Finance Committee member | Massachusetts Health Quality Partners is a coalition
of physicians, hospitals, health plans, purchasers, patient representatives, and
government agencies promoting the quality of health care services.
Brookline Town Meeting 2012 – 2023
Elected Town Meeting Member | Serve in legislative branch of local government,
approving the operating and capital budgets and allocations and voting on key legislation.
Reimagined and redesigned Town Meeting Handbook incorporating inclusive language and
content accessibility. Developed and facilitated first-ever experience survey for elected
representatives.
Brookline Commission for Women 2015 - 2020
Commissioner | BCW advocates on behalf of all women and girls to ensure safety and
equal treatment, voice, and participation in Brookline, supporting all women and girls who
are struggling and who strive for a better life through programs, policy review and
community engagement.
CERT | Community Emergency Response Team Certification 2014 - 2015
Certified as part of Brookline Police Department and Federal Emergency Management
Agency's Citizen Corp Program, to respond to emergency situations in local communities.
Training includes active threat / situational awareness, basic fire suppression, CPR / AED,
and first aid and disaster preparedness.