About Rebecca

Elected Office
• Representative, District 30 (Cape Elizabeth) Education & Cultural Affairs Committee, Children’s Caucus House Chair, Member of Children’s Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Committee, Justice for Children Task Force (Parent Curriculum and Race & Equity subcommittees), Task Force to Study Coordination of Services and Expansion of Educational Programs and Vocational Opportunities for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Acquired Brain Injury • Senator, District 29 (Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, parts of Scarborough)
Education & Cultural Affairs Committee, Chair (129th, 126th) and Democratic Lead (128th, 127th)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee (129th), Taxation Committee (126th), Children’s Caucus Senate Chair, Children’s Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Committee member
• Cape Elizabeth School Board, 2004-2010

Professional Experience
• Technology Projects Manager, The Children’s Aid Society, NY
• Business Manager, Center for Urban Community Service, NY
• Economic Development Team, Peace Corps, Ukraine
• Mergers and Acquisitions, Mitsubishi Bank, NY

Volunteer Experience
• Board member, New England Boar of Higher Education
• Vice Chair, New England Board, Higher Education Legislative Advisory Committee
• Co-founder of citizens’ advocacy group to support advancements in local education
• Officer, Cape Elizabeth Democratic Committee, 2003–2012
• Board of Directors Portland Chamber Music Festival, 2011-2019
• Active volunteer/organizer for many local, state and national campaigns

Education  
• MBA, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• BA and BS, American University, Washington DC
• Attended Portland Public Schools