I have been a life-long resident of the State of Delaware and look forward to pursuing a career in public service in the first state.  Since a very young age I have been both fascinated and intrigued by the worthwhile pursuit of the public’s interest.  After high school, I enrolled in the University of Delaware, pursuing a degree in International Relations.  While I wish my career to take a more local focus, one of my most beloved hobbies is national and international politics and policy.  As a radio reporter, I was able to meet and question luminaries of the political world including Presidents Bush, Rudolph Giuliani, Newt Gingrich, Tom Ridge, and John Glenn.  It also gave me the distinct privilege to meet and interact with Delaware lawmakers including Governor Ruth Ann Minner, Lt. Governor John Carney, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), County Executive Chris Coons, and a host of other state and local lawmakers.

My current work within the Institute of Public Administration has placed me with an off-campus agency working specifically on their public outreach strategies.  I believe government’s communication with the public is of paramount importance to a successful public policy.  Sound and honest public communications should be embraced along with other “open-government” initiatives to improve the work law and policy makers engage in on a daily basis. 

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, writing, fine dining, American antiques, and researching Delaware history. I am currently engaged in a personal project to photograph and document my visits to every one of Delaware's 57 municipalities and historically registered places.

BA, University of Delaware, 2007, International Relations, Middle Eastern Foreign Policy

Sept 2007 - Present
Research Assistant, Institute of Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.   

As a Research Assistant with the Institute of Public Administration I was one of a select group of students chosen to be placed off-campus with a government agency. My work with the metropolitan planning organization WILMAPCO consists of working closely with staff on reviewing and clarifying the role of the agency’s Public Advisory Committee. I also participate in many of the agency's public outreach activities.

Sept 2006 - Dec 2006
Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

Selected to assist Professor John Quintus in maintaining academic and attendance guidelines for Problems in American Foreign Policy course (POSC 313).  Provided academic assistance to students for major papers.  Developed topics based on assigned readings for in-class writings.  Conducted class in Professor’s absence.

Aug 2006 - May 2007
Resident Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

Provided direct leadership for over 30 students in the areas of academics, behavior, and civic engagement.  Created and presented monthly educational and social programs.  Coordinate and execute community service programs such as involvement with the Delaware Food Bank, local soup kitchens, etc. 

Dec 2004 - May 2007
Radio Reporter / Anchor, 1150 AM WDEL, Wilmington, Del.          

Conducted interviews with international, national, and local politicians, policy makers and media figures such as Presidents Bush, Newt Gingrich, Rudolph Giuliani, Anderson Cooper, Tom Ridge and John Glenn. Attended state and local planning and government council meetings and public interest events. Wrote and produced stories for air.   Produced video news features for webcast.  Anchored variety of newscasts for air.

June 2003 - May 2007
Enrollment Representative, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Wilmington, Del.   

Processed membership applications after examining eligibility criteria.  Assisted members with enrollment questions or problems.  Tasked with re-organizing and implementing new “Student Certification” procedures for the entire department.  Assigned to maintain HIPPA privacy information for memberships, working closely with Privacy Office. Responsible for writing Standard Operating Procedures for entire department. 

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

A wide range of knowledge in Web 2.0 applications and IT trends

An intimate level of familiarity with Delaware's history, physical, and cultural landscapes

A highly functional knowledge of both audio and video production techniques and software

Attendee, National Student Coalition Against Hunger and Homeless Conference, Los Angeles, Calif., 2006

Taste of Someone Else’s Life
Residence Life Program, University of Delaware, 2006

Hunger and Homelessness in Delaware
Glasgow Lions Club, Glasgow, Del., 2007

Value of Diversity in a University Setting
LIFE Mentor Program, University of Delaware, 2007