Alana DiMario explained

Alana DiMario
State Senate:	Rhode Island
District:	36th
Party:	Democratic
Term Start:	January 5, 2021
Education:	Wells College (BA) Bridgewater State University (MS)
Predecessor:	James Sheehan
Birth Date:	September 23, 1978

Alana M. DiMario (born September 23, 1978) is an American politician and mental health councilor serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 36th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 5, 2021.

Education

DiMario earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wells College and a Master of Science in clinical psychology from Bridgewater State University.^[1]

Career

Outside of politics, DiMario works as a licensed mental health counselor in private practice. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Rhode Island Senate in 2018. She ran again in 2020 and assumed office on January 5, 2021.^[2] DiMario also serves as vice chair of the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee and co-chair of the Permanent Joint Legislative Commission on Child Care.^{[3] [4]}

References

1. Web site: Senator Alana M. DiMario. 2022-02-09. www.rilegislature.gov.
2. Web site: 2020-06-10. Alana DiMario announces run for RI State Senate District 36 - Narragansett and North Kingstown. 2022-02-09. Uprise RI. en-US.
3. Web site: Alana DiMario. 2022-02-09. Ballotpedia. en.
4. Web site: Cozzolino. Philip. Q & A with Dist. 36 Senate candidate Alana DiMario. 2022-02-09. RICentral.com. en.