Experience

Thomas Edison State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President for Community and Government Affairs

  • Nov 2021 - Present



NJ Department of Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Commissioner

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  Responsible for direct oversight of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Health Systems and for program operations in the Divisions of Health Facilities Survey and Field Operations (HFS&FO), Certificate of Need and Licensing (CN&L) and the Office of Health Care Financing (HCF). These programs include approximately 300 staff. Responsible for direct oversight of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Health Systems and for program operations in the Divisions of Health Facilities Survey and Field Operations (HFS&FO), Certificate of Need and Licensing (CN&L) and the Office of Health Care Financing (HCF). These programs include approximately 300 staff.



State of New Jersey

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Budget and Fiscal Analysis

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Director of Budget and Fiscal Policy for the New Jersey Senate Majority Office. Responsible for staffing the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. Instrumental in drafting and passing the State’s FY18 Budget which provided an increase in school funding, secured funding for expansion of lead testing by local health departments, sexual assault prevention services and legal aid services. Worked on initiatives to combat opioid addiction by expanding access to treatment and mental health services. Worked to include pregnant women as a protected category under New Jersey's Law against discrimination. Worked on initiatives to protect and benefit women and children, such as bringing New Jersey blood lead levels testing in line with Federal guidelines and securing funding for increased lead testing. Worked to advance legislation to improve the system of care for children and women that have been victims of abuse through an initiative that allowed prosecutors and multidisciplinary teams access to improved facilities and training.Examples of responsibilities included:• coordinated agendas, bill comments and amendments for bills posted in committee;• prepared budget briefing papers for the Departments of Human Services, Medicaid, Health, and Children and Families for use by Budget Committee members during the budget review process;• prepared and input budget resolutions for democratic members;• worked with Health Committee Chair on his healthcare working group to advance health initiatives and policy at the State level; and• drafted legislation and advanced policies to respond to the opioid crisis, rising lead levels found in schools, maternal health and safety, child abuse prevention and treatment, hospital funding, issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and mental health initiatives, among others. Show less

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Committee aide to the Senate Labor, Education, and State Government Committees.• Researched bills referred to committees with attention to committee agendas, including position of relevant department, governor’s office, interest groups, and policy implications.• Prepared budget briefing papers for the Department of Labor, and Education for use by Budget Committee members and distribution to members and district office staff.• Drafted legislation to include pregnancy as a protected category in the Law Against Discrimination, equal pay, minimum wage index constitutional amendment, state health benefits reform, elections reform, education funding etc. Show less



ARCHIVE (Architecture for Health In Vulnerable Environments)

• Greater New York City Area

• Communications Manager (Volunteer)

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  ARCHIVE works at the intersection of health and housing. We use one basic need – housing – to deliver one basic right – health. ARCHIVE is an International NGO working to use housing as a central strategy for preventing illness and providing care among the poor. Visit our website and learn, get involved and/or donate! www.archiveglobal.com ARCHIVE works at the intersection of health and housing. We use one basic need – housing – to deliver one basic right – health. ARCHIVE is an International NGO working to use housing as a central strategy for preventing illness and providing care among the poor. Visit our website and learn, get involved and/or donate! www.archiveglobal.com



New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Information Officer

  • Jan 2007 - May 2010

  Official spokesperson for the Department. • developed and managed public affairs initiatives; • offered crisis management during periods of negative publicity for the Department; led a successful public affairs strategy to influence perception of the Department’s Unemployment Insurance System; • represented the Department in meetings with government officials, trade associations, and community-based organizations; organized and directed press conferences; wrote and edited press releases, publications and speeches for the Commissioner and senior executive staff including the Commissioner’s annual budget address to the State legislature; • designee to Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigrant Policy; prepared and presented a policy brief with recommendations to resolve overarching labor issues affecting immigrants in New Jersey; represented the department in public forums held throughout the State; and • member of Governor’s Latino Affairs Working Group, advised the Governor on issues affecting the Latino community in New Jersey; helped organize and participated in the “Governor’s Latino Economic Expos.” Show less



Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Feb 2005 - Jan 2007



Assemblywoman Arline Friscia

• Director of Legislation

  • Apr 2002 - Dec 2003