About Tom:

Tom Dec is currently studying at the University of Connecticut-Stamford while working for Stamford, CT Democratic Mayoral Candidate David Martin. He will be transferring to Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations for his sophomore year.

Tom at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration

In January 2008 Tom Co-Founded an online radio show and podcast, The Weekly Filibuster, along with Ben Goodman whom he met through his work as the Connecticut High School State Coordinator for the Obama Campaign. The show is broadcast live every Sunday night and has hosted guests from all corners of the political spectrum including Gov. Jesse Ventura, Mike Murphy, Fmr. Sen. Mike Gravel, and Fmr. Rep. Tom Tancredo. The show has been featured on MSNBC, Politico.com, and newspapers across the country.

Apart from his political work Tom also serves in an advisory role for his local high school’s debate team, performs volunteer field work monitoring local water quality for Earthplace Nature Center, and blogs.