Member, Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, 2010-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Pennsylvania, District 7, 2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 7, 2014

Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2012

Obama Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2012

Vice Chair, Delaware County Democrats, 2004-2010

Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2008

Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2004

Vice Chair, Upper Darby Democrats, 2002-2004

Alternate Delegate, Delaware County Democrats, 2000

Alternate Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2000

Clinton Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1992, 1996

Member, Board of Directors, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Member and Secretary of Delaware County Board of Assistance, Appointed by Gov. Rendell, 2003

Member/Secretary, Delaware County Board of Assistance, 2003

President, Philadelphia Committee on City Policy, 1992-1993

Member, National Board of Directors, American Society for Public Administration, 1996-1999, 1989-1991

Professor, Political Science, La Salle University, 1991-present

Executive Director, The Resource Center for Human Services, 1987-1991

Assistant to the Mayor, Mayor's Office, City of Philadelphia, 1985-1987

Member, American Political Science Association (APSA)

Member, American Society for Public Administration

Member, Board of Directors, League of Women Voters

Member, Board of Directors, United Cerebral Palsy Association

Faculty Moderator, College Democrats, La Salle University

Volunteer, Dawn’s Place

Vice Chair, Delaware County Democrats

Member/Chair, National Board, American Political Science Association (APSA)

Member/Board of Directors, The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO)

Board of Directors, Phila. League of Women Voters, 1992

Board of Directors, Philadelphia League of Women Voters, 1992

Chair, National Campaign for Public Service, 1989-1990

Awards:

Friends' Central School, Golden Book Award, 2011

American Society for Public Administration, Outstanding Contributions, 1997

Philadelphia Committee on City Policy, Past President's Award, 1997

Academy of Law, Criminal Justice & Public Administration, Dedication to Students, 1996

Phila. Jaycees, Finalist, the Outstanding Young Leader Award, 1993

Temple University, Howard Goodfriend Public Service Award, 1982

National President's Citation of Merit for Advancing Excellence in Public Service, American Society for Public Administration

Fulbright Scholar, Mass Media and Politics, Sweden

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

As a political science professor, I teach "we the people, for the people" but now government is "by the rich, for the rich." Using my work in the classroom, my studies as a Fulbright Scholar, and my government experience, I'm running for Congress to change that.

We need to bring the government back to the people. Take the values of the 7th to Washington, not the other way around. I will fight for economic fairness, common sense legislation to stop gun violence and getting money out of politics. I will work for more opportunities for women and those that need a extra hand up. And you can count on me to take care of our veterans and prevent our environment from being polluted.

I have been in all five counties in the 7th many times and plan to be there many more times. I would be honored if you joined me on this journey throughout the 7th District. I am excited about our campaign and welcome you to take a look at the website to learn more about me and volunteer and donate.