Education:
MA, University of Connecticut
BA, State University of New York at Potsdam.

Professional Experience:
Vice-President/Director of Communications, WCNY, 1995-2004
Host, Hour Central New York, 2001-2004
Aide, State Assembly Majority Leader Michael Bragman, 1989-1995.

Political Experience:
Vice President Pro Tempore, New York State Senate, present
Senator, New York State Senate, 2004-present.

Organizations:

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Legislative Commission on Rural Resources
Senate Task Force on Technology Utilization
Temporary Commission on the Future of New York State Power Programs.

Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Member
Energy and Telecommunications, Member
Finance, Member
Health, Member
Local Government, Member
Rules, Member
Transportation, Member