About Me

I am Dan Gessen, and I’m proud to serve as Falmouth’s representative to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, the legislative body of our regional Cape Cod government.

My family came to America as refugees, and I was lucky enough to be born and raised in Falmouth, graduating from Falmouth High in 2018. I went on to study at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where I just graduated in May with a degree in Political Science, Public Administration, and Military Leadership.

From my family’s stories and my experiences growing up, I learned to never take for granted the opportunities and freedoms we have in the United States. This appreciation has always motivated me to serve my nation and my community.

I first got involved in local government by interning for our U.S. Senator and on several local campaigns. Through these experiences I had the opportunity to speak with thousands of Cape Codders and see the tremendous potential positive impact local government can have on our community, if it is exercised by energetic, motivated, and innovative individuals.

I strongly believe that people truly motivated to do good can can always find common ground. I am here to learn, to listen, and to seek that cooperation on our region’s most pressing issues. I am passionate about the role I can play in making the our home a more hospitable place for our life-long, working, and young Cape Codders.