- M.B.A from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT in May 2000
- B.A. in International Studies from Whittier College in Whittier, CA in May 1995.
- Worked for several years as a Research Analyst with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) in Hartford, CT
- Prior to that, served as a Legislative Fellow with the State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Research (OLR) in Hartford, CT.
K. Michelle Holloway - Secretary
- Owner of a NY State Certified daycare business with emphasis placed on child development.
- Served as a manager and pharmacy technician for Walgreens.