About
I am an Assistant City Solicitor with the City of Philadelphia's Child Welfare Unit, where I represent the Department of Human Services in child welfare proceedings. In this role, I advocate for child safety and family welfare in dependency cases before the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. I handle complex legal matters involving abuse and neglect allegations, permanency planning, and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Prior to joining the City Solicitor's Office, I practiced as an Associate Attorney at Jensen Bagnato, P.C., where I represented parents in child welfare cases and handled civil litigation matters including family law, custody disputes, protection from abuse cases, and post-conviction relief work. I am a graduate of Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law, where I served as my class's graduation speaker and Public Interest Scholar. During law school, I worked as a Certified Student Attorney in the Caritas Clemency Clinic representing clients seeking compassionate release in federal court, and externed with the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
I am fluent in Spanish and regularly conduct bilingual client interviews. I maintain an active commitment to public service and youth advocacy, volunteering as a mentor with Level Up Philly and drawing on my experience as a substitute teacher and ESL instructor. My civic engagement extends beyond the courtroom—I previously worked as an independent contractor for Montgomery City Council and as a field organizer for political campaigns. I am also a self-published author and have written op-eds on criminal justice reform.
I am seeking to connect with civic leaders, elected officials, community organizers, and professionals who are passionate about public service and creating meaningful change. My long-term goal is to seek political office, and I'm committed to building the relationships, knowledge, and experience necessary to effectively serve my community and improve outcomes for future generations.
I'm particularly interested in connecting with individuals working at the intersection of law, policy, and community advocacy—whether in child welfare, criminal justice reform, education, housing, or other areas affecting vulnerable populations. I want to learn from experienced public servants, policymakers, and advocates who understand the systemic challenges facing our communities and are actively working toward solutions.
I'm also looking to broaden my civic engagement through opportunities such as serving on boards and commissions, participating in community coalitions, speaking at public forums, and collaborating on policy initiatives. I believe in servant leadership and am always seeking ways to leverage my legal expertise and lived experience to uplift others and strengthen the communities I serve.
Whether you're an elected official, nonprofit leader, community activist, or fellow attorney with a passion for public service, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we can work together to create lasting positive change.Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
