EXPERIENCE:
Foundation for the Advancement of Technology In Education
– Co-founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the intelligent use of technology and education
Harry R. Blackburn & Associates, P.C. (2009-2010)
- Litigation associate at multi-state firm
Law Offices of Lidia Alperovich, Esq. (2008-2009)
- Of counsel specializing in domestic relations practice
Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center (2006-2007)
- Rights attorney and supervisor at Nevada’s federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for individuals with mental illness
Montgomery County Public Defender - (Summer 2003 to January 2006)
- Special Assistant Public Defender
EDUCATION:
- Temple University James E. - Beasley School of Law - J.D. - May 2005
- University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education - M.S.Ed. in Psychological Services – May 2001
- University of Pennsylvania - B.A. in Psychology - August 2000
LICENSURE:
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Nevada
- United States District Court for the District of Nevada
HONORS AND PUBLICATIONS:
- Chief Justice-Led Task Force on Criminal Justice and Mental Health
Founding Representative Member
- Publication:
Seven Steps to Self-Advocacy: A Guide for Families of Children with Mental Illness and Developmental Disability, Families First: Preparing for the Future (November 2007).