Ms. Ciottone prosecutes appeals on behalf of Medicare recipients and dually eligible Medicare/Medicaid recipients. Prior to joining the Center, Ms. Ciottone was a civil trial attorney in the private sector, and is experienced in bringing jury cases to verdict with excellent results. Ms. Ciottone graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in the Biological Sciences, and had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry prior to receiving her law degree from Western New England University School of Law. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, has been a volunteer in the Connecticut Pro Bono Network, and is licensed to practice in multiple jurisdictions.