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My Story

 
I was raised as the son and grandson of educators. Around our dinner table, I learned that education opens doors, that democracy requires participation, and that we have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it.

I first moved to Somerville in 1992, drawn by the same values I grew up with: excellent public schools, engaged civic life, and a community that believes in taking care of each other. My wife and I later settled in a small Cape Cod style home on the edge of Winchester to raise our two children. Our sons both attend the public schools, and like many families, we've navigated IEPs and 504 plans to support their diverse learning needs. We've celebrated breakthroughs and advocated for those with similar struggles. These experiences made me a better parent, and a better public servant.
 
Through our family's journey with complex healthcare and learning challenges, I learned that good policy isn't abstract. It's deeply personal. It shapes whether families can access care, whether children can thrive, and whether communities support their most vulnerable members.
 
That's why I've dedicated my career to bringing people together to solve hard problems: accelerating corporate climate action through the Net Zero Institute, expanding college access on the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, championing Winchester's first net zero school with town-owned solar while School Committee Chair, and building a more inclusive tech/innovation ecosystem while leading the Mass Tech Leadership Council.
 
Public service isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening, learning, working hard, and delivering results that best meet the needs of our communities.

 

Our Shared Values

If you're reading this, we probably share some core beliefs:
 

• We believe the climate crisis demands urgent action and steadfast conviction, and that Massachusetts can lead in creating good jobs while building a cleaner, more resilient, just, and affordable future.

• We believe every child deserves an excellent education, regardless of background or learning style, and that our teachers deserve support, resources, and respect.

• We believe healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and that families and seniors shouldn't choose between getting care and paying bills.

• We believe in affordable, stable housing so teachers, nurses, first responders, and young families can afford to live in the communities they serve.

• We believe democracy works best when government is transparent and accountable, when citizens trust their voices are heard and respected.

• We believe in bringing people together, not tearing them apart, that progress comes from listening, finding common ground, and working toward solutions that work for everyone.

These aren't just my values, they're our values. They're what makes the Second Middlesex District special.
 

 

Why Now

We're living through a pivotal moment. The climate crisis is here. There's chaos in Washington, DC. Teacher and nurse shortages along with housing and mental health crises strain communities. And, costs keep rising for housing, healthcare, energy, groceries, and childcare. These aren't separate issues. They're interconnected challenges requiring integrated solutions and steadfast leadership on Beacon Hill.

This isn't a time for business as usual. It's a time for leadership that's true to our convictions and delivers results, not rhetoric. Leadership that brings people together. Leadership that protects what's working and improves what's broken. Leadership that tackles hard problems with competence, compassion, and courage.

That's what I've done in every role I've held, from building coalitions in the business community to policies that expand opportunity in higher education to championing sustainability in our schools and municipal buildings.

Our children, our seniors, and every member of our community deserve nothing less. I invite you to learn about me and look forward to hearing about your story. 

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