Age: 33

Birthplace: Born in Boston, raised in Maine since age 2

Occupation: International development expert

Address: Sorrento

Education: Doctorate, 2001, London School of Economics and Political Science; master’s degree in international affairs, 1994, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada; bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, 1991, Ithaca College, New York

Experience: International development expert with more than 10 years in the human rights community, two years of which was spent in Kyrgyzstan working for the United Nations. Also worked on gender- and human rights-related programs for The Asia Foundation, The Soros Foundation, Mongolian National University, the Austrian government and the Ugandan government.

Top three priorities if elected:

. Economic development – I will fight for comprehensive development and for an educated work force, free from domestic violence, with affordable health care and housing.

. Education – I pledged to cap my congressional salary and contribute the surplus to scholarships for Maine students. I will fight in Congress for our teachers and students.

. Terrorism and unilateralism – President Bush’s bloated military budget will not prevent future terrorism. I will take a leadership role in promoting effective security and international engagement.

For more information: www.handrahanforcongress.org