Mr. Malina formerly served as a political aide to Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) and was an Associate at Austin-Sheinkopf Communications, a New York City-based media relations firm.

A former professional actor, Mr. Malina appeared in numerous television commercials, Off-Broadway, and regional theater productions.

A cum laude graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Political Science, Mr. Malina is a frequent guest lecturer at the American University’s Washington Semester program and Washington College of Law.