Representative, United States House of Representatives, New Jersey, District 5, 2016-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, New Jersey, District 5, 2022, 2024

Member, Committee on Financial Services

Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Member, Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets

Member, Subcommittee on National Intelligence Enterprise

Member, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism

Former Member, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security

Former Member, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Director of Public-Private Initiatives, Federal Communications Commission

General Manager of Advertising and Strategy, Microsoft, 2012-2015

Senior Counselor to the Chair, Federal Communications Commission, 2010-2012

Visiting Professor, University of Pennsylvania, 2009-2011

Executive Vice President, Worldwide, Burson-Marsteller, 2006-2010

Director of Strategic Communications, Ford Motor Company, 2005-2006

Director of Speechwriting/Deputy Communications Director, Clark for President, 2003-2004

Consultant, Hillary for President, 2003-2004

Deputy Director of Speechwriting/Senior Policy Advisor, John Kerry for President, 2003-2004

Senior Advisor, Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 2001

Speechwriter/Special Assistant to the President, The White House, 1998-2001

Rapid Response Team Member, Bill Clinton Presidential Campaign, 1995-1996

Member, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, present

Member, Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Board of Directors

Founder, Business Forward, New Jersey

Former Visiting Fellow, Center for Information Technology Policy, Princeton University

Founder, Connect2Compete

Founder, JerseyOn

Former Member, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Former Member, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

Former Member, Rutgers Business School Advisory Board

Former Member, Transition Team of County Executive James Tedesco

Favorite Book:

"Long Walk to Freedom" and "Good to Great."

Favorite Movie:

"Godfather," "Airplane," and "Shawshank Redemption."

Favorite Musician:

Bruce Springsteen, U2

Favorite Quote:

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

- Robert Kennedy

Favorite TV Shows:

"Homeland"

Mother's Occupation:

Nursery school teacher

Publications:

"Ripples of Hope: Great American Civil Rights Speeches,"
2003; "Power in Words: The Stories Behind Barack Obama's Speeches, From the State House to the White House," 2011

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I believe that we need more people in Congress who are willing to work across the aisle -- with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents -- to get things done for our families and for children. Here's the truth: our taxes are too high, the tax code is too complicated, and we simply have too many out-of-date and over burdensome regulations. We are losing businesses, jobs, and people by the day. We need to make our state more competitive and attractive to companies, small and large. Our schools are some of the best in the country, but we still have work to do to make sure they are preparing our children for the jobs of tomorrow. Our roads and bridges are crumbling and our transportation system is not what it should be. Our pipes are old and I'm concerned about lead in our drinking water. We need to invest and build infrastructure above and below ground.

Here is the good news: we live in the greatest country in the world and we can overcome any obstacle and seize on any opportunity. But it will take someone willing to put aside partisan differences to get things done for the American people. I'm a moderate -- fiscally-conservative and socially-progressive. For me, it's not about labels; it's about our values -- Jersey Values.

What does that mean? We need to treat everyone with respect and dignity. We need to move beyond the bickering and insults, seize on our country's opportunities, and solve our most pressing challenges. I believe we need comprehensive tax reform and fewer regulations, clean drinking water, top-notch schools and STEM education for our children, and investment in our roads, bridges, and tunnels -- so we can cut down on our commutes and attract new businesses. We need to stand by our seniors, veterans, and first responders, so our families are safe at home and around the world.

The bottom line: I'll bring a get-things-done approach to Washington. I'll bring the same approach I learned working in the private sector, at Ford Motor Company and Microsoft, where it's not about party but about progress. We need someone who understands how to make the public and private sectors work together to keep and bring jobs back to New Jersey. As Americans, we are always stronger when we work together and remember that our best days are ahead of us.

Spouse's Occupation:

Former federal prosecutor