Born and raised in Greater New Haven, I am the granddaughter of Italian American immigrants and the oldest of eight children from a working-class family. I grew up watching the people I love work hard to build stable, meaningful lives here in Connecticut. That experience shaped my belief in collaboration, resilience, and the idea that we move forward when we work together.

For more than 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of government, education, workforce systems, and the private sector to expand access to quality jobs, education pathways, including apprenticeships, trade schools, and higher education, and economic opportunity. My career has focused on practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen communities, reduce poverty, and create real pathways to stability.

My work designing initiatives for dislocated workers following the Great Recession was recognized by the Obama Administration as a national best practice. In 2021, I was named by City & State NY as one of the most impactful leaders in economic development. Today, I work closely with local, state, and federal policymakers to advance policies that are not only well-designed but accountable in their implementation.

I currently serve as an Economic Development Commissioner and a Constable in North Haven, roles that keep me grounded in the day-to-day realities of our community and focused on making local government work better for the people it serves.
I am also a founding member of North Haven Pride, where we’ve built a coalition committed to making our town a more welcoming place for everyone.
Above all else, I am a mom. My husband Steve and I are raising two adored daughters who remind me every day why this work matters.

I never set out to run for office. But this race, at this moment, feels personal. As a mom, a wife, an oldest daughter, and a big sister, I believe District 34 deserves leadership that listens, leads with integrity, and fights for accountability. I’m running because I believe I can be of service- and because Connecticut works best when it works for all of us.