After graduating Cumberland High School in 2006, Pearson moved to Washington, D.C. and attended American University studying for a degree in finance while working in the United States Senate as a staff assistant to U.S.

Ultimately, he was successful in his run removing an eighteen year incumbent after campaigning to oversee the construction projects, improve teacher quality and ensure fiscal stability for the district.

He previously served as the Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Chairman of the Senate Finance Sub-Committee on Education, Commerce and Municipal Aid.

Gina Raimondo and Treasurer Seth Magaziner to pass a comprehensive $1 billion statewide plan to fix and build schools all across Rhode Island.

He also authored a nationally recognized tax credit that is helping college graduates repay their student loans when they commit to stay in Rhode Island keeping skilled workers here.

Senator Pearson has also worked to secure passage of RhodeWorks, invest in Quonset and support the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank in its efforts to ensure clean water, renewable energy and local road improvement.

This remains a priority for the current legislative session to enact the task force recommendations in to law ensuring equitable funding for all students across Rhode Island.