Born Milwaukee, February 1, 1960; married; 2 children. Graduate John Marshall H.S.; B.S. in secondary ed. UW-Madison 1981; J.D. Marquette U. 1984. Attorney. Member: State Bar of Wis.; Forward Wisconsin, Inc. (bd. of dir.); Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Awards: Wis. Environmental Decade Clean 16 Award 2003-04, 1999-2000, 1993-96; Wis. Maternal and Child Health Coalition Outstanding Elected Official 1997. Milwaukee School Board 1983-90 (pres. 1987-90).