Biography
Background: I am a lifelong resident of Cambridge with a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for Cambridge residents. I own a small business and am closely attuned to the needs of small business owners. I am raising my grandchildren who are currently in Cambridge public schools. My 10 years on the Cambridge School Committee attest to my commitment to the quality of our public schools. Prior to serving on the School Committee, I served as Executive Director of the Civic Unity Committee of the City of Cambridge, working on equity and fairness. I am also a Justice of the Peace.
I am currently serving my third term on the Cambridge City Council, chairing the Neighborhood & Long Term Planning Committee. I'm a member of the National Committee on Youth, Families and Education and Human Development Committee (National League of Cities); the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee; the Massachusetts Municipal Association; and the NAACP.
- Member, Cambridge City Council (2002-present)
- Cambridge School Committee 1992-2001
Serving as the Vice Chair 96, 98, 01 - Member, Massachusetts Municipal Association (2002-present)
- Member, Massachusetts Democratic State Committee (2001-present)
- Member, National Committee on Youth, Families and Education &
Human Development Committee, National League of Cities - Member of the Baystate Stonewall Democrats
- Cambridge Civic Unity Committee, City of Cambridge, Executive Director 82-02
- License Insurance Broker and Owner, Cambridgeport Insurance Agency, est. 1983
- Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
Awards
- 1983
- Boys and Girls Club of Cambridge Community Service Award
- 1989
- Secretary of State Creating Community: The African Experience in MA
- 1992
- A Black Legislative Caucus Education Award
- 1994
- Harriet Wigfall Community Service Award
- 1995
- The National Council of Women of Courage and Conviction Award Negro Women, Inc.
- 1996
- MA Black Legislative Caucus Community Service Award for Four Sisters
- 1996
- Cambridge Youth Program Outstanding Contribution to Cambridge Youth
- 1997
- Maynard School Unselfish Devotion and Distinguished Service
- 1998
- Maynard School Service Award
- 1996-97
- American Directory of Who's Who in Executives and Businesses
- 1998
- Triad Veterans 1st Annual Bridge Award
- 1998
- Certificate of Congressional Congressman Joseph Kennedy Recognition
- 2000
- Lavender Alliance Gay and Lesbian Community Service Award