Master's in Political Management from George Washington University, Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) on behalf of foster care children, Maryland CASA board, marriage equality in Maryland, past Field Organizer for Equality Maryland. Current or past volunteer for the ONE Campaign, Human Rights Campaign, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, as well as for civil rights and social action. U. S. Navy veteran, member and Veteran Coordinator for Military Partners and Families Coalition (MPFC).