Family: Divorced; 2 Children: Linell, Aaron

Born: 04/26/1944 Fanwood, NJ

Home: Providence, Rhode Island

Religion: none

Education: BA, Psychology, Bucknell University, 1966

Profession: Store Manager, V. George Rustigian Rugs, 1981-1993, 1994-2010 Interim Executive Director, Volunteers in Providence Schools, 1993 oriental rug repair and sales person, V. George Rustigian Rugs, 1981 - 1993

Political: Representative, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1992-present Committee Member, Democratic State Committee, 3rd District, 1993-1998

Congressional Membership: Chair, Licensing of Naturopathic Physicians, 1999-present Chair, Commission to Study Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Reports, 1997-1998 Board Member, Rhode Island Council on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse, 1993-1994 Chair, House Commission to Determine the Necessity of Licensing Naturopathic Physicians Practicing in Rhode Island

Organization Membership: Board Member, Women's Health and Education Association, 1998-present Board Member/Treasurer, 2 to 1, The Coalition to Preserve Choice, 1996-present Board Member, Mount Hope Learning Center, 1998-2001 Volunteer, Providence Schools, 1989-1993 Oriental Rug Retailers of America

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