Family

Roger lives in Kirkland with his daughter, newborn son and wife, Liv.

Education

Harvard University, M.P.A. (Kennedy School of Government), 1996-1998

The George Washington University, J.D., 1983-1986

Dartmouth College, A.B., also awarded Senior Fellowship, 1979-1983

U. of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), visiting research associate, 1981

Professional Experience

Executive Director, Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission, 1998-2000

National Association of Sentencing Commissions Board, 1999-2000

Washington State Law and Justice Advisory Council, 1998-2000

Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative Rick Boucher (VA), 1993-1995

Legislative Director and Counsel, U.S. Representative Bob Wise (WV), 1989-1993

Legal staff, Democratic National Committee, 1988

Attorney, Tillinghast, Collins & Graham, Providence, RI, 1986-1988

Current Work

Criminal Justice Policy Consultant, King County Bar Association

Appointed Member, King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board

Chair, Joint Legislative Affairs and Public Advocacy Committee, King County Mental Health Advisory Board and King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Advisory Board

American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Substance Abuse Advisory Committee

Local Activities and Affiliations

President, Lakeview Neighborhood Association, Kirkland, 2001-2003

Board Member, Norkirk Neighborhood Association, Kirkland, 2004

Member, Kirkland Heritage Society, since 2003

Kirkland-Redmond Unit Leader, League of Women Voters, since 2000

Volunteer Attorney, Eastside Legal Clinic, since 2001

Regional and State Activities and Affiliations

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Public Health Association

King County Bar Association

Metropolitan Democratic Club

Rotary Club – University District

Charter Board Member, Rainier Institute

Board Member, Marie Institute, affiliated with U. of Washington.