Lamplighter Project
I am Board Chair of the Lamplighter Project which is a non-profit organization committed to supporting law enforcement whistleblowers.
Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers
I spearheaded advocacy efforts for the health and safety of Peace Corps Volunteers in service and upon returning from overseas on the Hill. I worked with many individuals to successfully advocate for legislative reform to include Congressional representatives, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and Peace Corps-affiliated groups. Through these efforts, I also identified the need for Peace Corps Volunteers to access whistleblower rights and protections.
Disability Rights
I helped to develop a strategic plan in support of advocacy efforts related to mandating open captions for movies at all major movie theaters in the DC area.
I have worked with disability groups to support legislation at local and state levels to codify mandates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as further the rights of individuals with disabilities. I successfully drafted legislation and garnered legislative support for issues related to mandating open captions for movies in DC (as noted above) and, also, advocated for the adoption of mandating the installation of induction loop systems for new construction projects in New Jersey through state legislation. I participated on the NJ Transit Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Advisory Committee to advocate for individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing who take public transport around the tri-state (NJ, NY, PA) corridor and co-organized a virtual “Disability Strong” conference related to raising awareness for individuals with disabilities. Currently, I have been working with New York State Comptroller’s office on audit efforts related to compliance with mandated hearing loss screenings for students across the state.
