I was born and raised in Schenectady, part of a family legacy that goes back to the founding of the city. My mother was a Special Education teacher and my father built turbines at GE, where he also served as a shop steward and union representative. I grew up in a home filled with love, warmth, laughter, sports, and community responsibility.

I’m a devoted father with a passion for education, which is why I followed in my mother’s footsteps and worked as a Special Education teacher and administrator for over 10 years. My family has a long history of community engagement and civic duty, and I am proud to continue the tradition by serving as Vice President of the NAACP, as a Chair on the Public Safety Committee, serving on the Law Enforcement New Hire Panel, and writing legislation as the Committee Director of Energy and Telecommunications out of the Majority Whip’s office in the New York State Senate. I also sit on the State Board for Citizen Action and act as a representative for the Working Families Party.

For me, community service isn’t a photo opportunity, but a calling, and with your help, I would love to continue working for the community as your future public representative.