Meet Shaw

I grew up in Maine and have had the fortunate experience to live and travel throughout the United States. But after all those experiences, I am happy to have returned to New England and to now call Kingston, New Hampshire my home. 

Throughout my life, I have worked with others to accomplish meaningful goals whether as a collegiate rowing coach, carpenter/builder, director within the Department of Veterans Affairs, a soldier or as a social worker. I have direct experience in town government, as I presently serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Conservation Commission in Kingston. I’m a previous Trustee of the Trust Funds and served on the Budget Committee, working to protect our citizen’s monies and town’s natural resources. I also served the state for five years in the New Hampshire Army National Guard, which included one deployment. 

Currently in my career, I'm a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. The most basic tenet of my profession is - do no harm - specifically, to do no harm when working with and helping people. Sadly, during the past two years the current legislature and governor have done the exact opposite - they have caused direct harm to us - from abortion restrictions to public education mismanagement to not protecting our police or the environment and to increasing our local tax burden. Additionally, they have threatened our democracy and fundamental right to vote. This has motivated me to run for State Representative to address and change these harmful actions.

As a social worker, I know when people are treated with dignity and respect, this can bridge divides between people, heal ruptures, foster dialogue and create solutions. While there is much divisiveness in politics these days, I want to engage in positive dialogue and focus on bringing much needed solutions to Granite Staters so individuals and families can thrive. 

I’m running for State Representative because there are many serious issues that we face as towns and as a state. When I am elected, I will work with all elected officials, regardless of party affiliation, to enact solutions that protect abortion rights and women’s health care, support public education, pass gun safety laws, safeguard the environment, reduce property taxes, increase access to housing and mental health services, and address the rising costs of living. As your next State Representative, helping families will be my top priority every day.