Education:
JD, Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1985
BA, Keene State College, 1983
AA, Purdue University, 1970.

Professional Experience:
Financial Advisor, AIG (American International Group, Incorporated) Volic, 1997-present
Legal Affairs Specialist, Home Health Care, Hospice and Community Service, 1996-1997
Director, Hospice of the Monodnock Region, 1994-1996
Director, Keene Campus, Continuing Education, Franklin Pierce College 1990-1994.

Political Experience:
Senator, New Hampshire State Senate, 2006-present
Keene Chair, John Kerry for President, 2004
Keene Chair, Jeanne Shaheen for United States Senate, 2002
Keene Chair, Jeanne Shaheen for Governor, 1996
Cheshire County Chair, Dukakis Presidential Democratic Primary Campaign, 1987.

Organizations:
Member, Keene Dowtown Revitalization Corporation, present
Member, Monadnock United Way, present
Vice-Chair/Treasurer, Healthy New Hampshire Foundation, 1999-present
Board Member, Home Care Association of New Hampshire, 1998-2003
Member, Keene Elm City Rotary, 1992-2002
Board Member, Home Care Associates of New Hampshire, 1994-1996
Board Member, Keene Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1996
Past Member, Rotary International.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, New Hampshire State Commission on the Status of Women, 1998-2003.

Committees:
Capitol Budget, Member
Education, Chair
Health and Human Services, Member
Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, Member