An impassioned global citizen; engaged and relentless advocate; visionary and creative leader; newly announced candidate for Deputy, Portuguese Parliament; seasoned and former US Presidential Campaign and Senate Staffer, with a combined 25 years of International, Diplomatic, Congressional, Intergovernmental (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial SLTT), and Public Affairs experience. More recently, working in the nation's capital metropolitan area as a dedicated professional in academia.