Assistant Majority Leader, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2019-present

Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2013-present

Former Acting Mayor, Salem City Council

Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Assistant Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2017

President, Salem City Council, 2001, 2012

Member, Salem City Council, 1998-2012

Councillor-at-Large, Salem City Council, 2004-2012

Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Essex 7, 2004

Ward 3 Councilor, Salem City Council, 1998-2004

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Global Warming and Climate Change Committee

Chair, Joint Committee on Rules

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Chair, Rules Committee

Former Member, Bills in the Third Reading Committee, Massachusetts State Senate

Member, Boating Caucus

Member, Climate Alliance Caucus

Member, Coastal Caucus

Member, Gateway Cities Caucus

Former Vice Chair, Joint Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Housing, Massachusetts State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Public Health Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Joint State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Legislative Commission on Ocean Acidification

Chair, Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators

Member, Massachusetts Legislative Food Systems Caucus

Former Vice Chair, Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Municipalities and Regional Government Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Opioid Addiction Prevention,Treatment and Recovery Options Committee, Massachusetts State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Personnel and Administration Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Member, Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) Caucus

Former Member, Special Legislative Commission on Public Records

Former Chair, Special Senate Committee to Review the Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures

Former Member, Steering and Policy Committee, Massachusetts State Senate

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Member, Zero Waste Caucus

Attorney, Lovely & Lovely Law Firm, 2009-present

Co-Owner, Lovely Realty, 2002-present

Legislative Aide, Representative J. Michael Ruane, 2003-2005

Manager, Carlson GMAC Real Estate, 2000-2002

Employee, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 1994-1999

Legal Assistant, Tierney, Kalis, Adamopoulos & Lucas Law Firm, 1981-1987

Former Chair, Administration and Finance Committee, Salem City Council

Member, Board of Directors, Destination Salem

Member, Board of Directors, Salem Main Streets

Member, Castle Hill Playground Committee

Former Council Liaison, Commission on Disabilities

Former Chair, Community and Economic Development Committee, Salem City Council

Former Council Liaison, Council of Aging Board of Directors

Member/Former Chair, Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression

Former Member, Government Services Committee, Salem City Council

Council Liaison, Licensing Board

Council Liaison, Market and Tourism Commission

Community Ambassador, North Shore Medical Center

Former Chair, Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs Committee, Salem City Council

Former Chair, Public Health, Safety and the Environment Committee, Salem City Council

Member, Salem Flood Control Committee

Literacy Buddy, Salem Public Schools

Member, Salem Senior Center Committee

Former Member, Sunshine Ordinance/Open Meeting Law Committee, Salem City Council

Pets (include names):

3 Dogs: Maddie, Charlie, Pippa
1 Cat: Mo