- Decades of work with the State Legislature, forming close, productive relationships with key decision makers
- CSEA Field Representative, securing rights for school employees
- Assistant to the Cal Vet Board, fighting for veterans
- Legislative Liaison for the California State Lottery, securing funding for vital public services
- Legislative Advocate for SEIU Local 1000, winning better working conditions and benefits for state employees
- Legislative Director for Retired Public Employees’ Association protecting our pensions
Education
The United States Army Information Specialist, Military Academy.
Certificate, Radio/TV, Michigan State University
AA, Merced Community College, Communications
BA, Sacramento State University, Political Science
Graduate work, Chapman University, Education