Born: March 26, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Marc
Children: Corey and Celia
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Art History, Williams College; law degree, Harvard Law School.
Community Activities: Berkley Educational Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006-08; founder, Read in the Park; member, EMILY'S List; Political Opportunity Program; member, Ferndale Literacy Project, 2007-09; advisory board, Green Building Services of Michigan, 2007-2011; founding and current member, Hazel Park Promise Zone; executive board member, Huntington Woods/Oak Park Democratic Club; Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, Community Services Division Committee, 2006-08; Michigan Ambassadors for the Weizmann Institute of Science, President, 2007-09; Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research and Cures, Lecturer; panelist, World Stem Cell Summit; member, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, 2011-12; former board member, Temple Emanu-El; advisory board, Tri-Community Coalition
Religion: Jewish