WHY I'M RUNNING
I'm running to bring fresh, people-focused leadership to Tallahassee and advocate for real solutions to the challenges facing coastal Broward County. As a Harvard trained policy analyst with a background in public policy, international development, and community advocacy, I’m committed to driving meaningful change for South Florida, especially in our coastal communities.
My career began in 1982 after graduating from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. I started as a speechwriter for Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and later joined John Kerry’s team as an economic policy advisor and legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate, working on issues like tax, trade, housing, and small business policy.​
​In the 1990s, I returned to Boston and worked as a real estate investor focused on public-private partnerships to reduce capital costs for affordable housing. My professional journey also included raising two children in Weston, Massachusetts, where I saw firsthand the power of excellent public schools, something I believe every Florida family deserves.
​​After Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, my focus shifted internationally. I served on the board of a private bank in Ghana, co-founded a sustainable housing initiative in Liberia, and invested in affordable housing across West Africa.
A decade ago, I moved to South Florida, drawn by my love of the tropics. I now live in Fort Lauderdale, where I serve as President of my 274-unit condo association. Living through Florida’s property insurance crisis has made me a vocal advocate for homeowners and condo owners. I’ve seen how poor regulation and skyrocketing costs are hurting families, and I’m ready to fix it.
​In 2024, I joined the Executive Board of the Dolphin Democrats, South Florida’s oldest LGBTQ+ Democratic organization, deepening my work on equality, reproductive rights, consumer protections, and climate resilience.
​I believe we deserve more from our leaders in Florida and I’m ready to deliver.