MARY
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Since I was a young girl...
I have been an active member of my community. Growing up with a mother who was fierce advocate for social justice meant I had the opportunity to follow in her footsteps. Since then, my professional career has focused on public safety-net services at the state and local levels. And my work is not done. Follow me to learn more about the work that I do for social justice, equity and inclusion.
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Mary
Protesting I-93 for Highway Justice
grew up in a family with single mom raising 4 kids in apartment in East Someville, father was incarcerated for life when she was young.
1960's
Dean at Harvard School of Dental Medicine
built cutting-edge clinical practice and research enterprise, including new facility. Received diversity, community service and female leadership awards.
Assistant Secretary for Administration and Finance for
Deval Patrick
(EOHHS)
oversaw $15B budget focused on health of veterans, elders, refugees, immigrants, children and families, blind, deaf and hard of hearing individuals
Chief Community Officer at CHA
led efforts to get Somerville and metro north community vaccinated at local churches, schools & clinics, provided transportation to appointments, food assistance; 10 years on Board of Trustees
City Auditor for
City of Someville
Gene Brune Administration; established the city's first Personnel, Purchasing and IT departments
grew up in a family with single mom raising 4 kids in apartment in East Someville, father was incarcerated for life when she was young.
grew up in a family with single mom raising 4 kids in apartment in East Someville, father was incarcerated for life when she was young.
grew up in a family with single mom raising 4 kids in apartment in East Someville, father was incarcerated for life when she was young.
Community Preservation Committee
successful passage to expand affordable housing revenue
30 years on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
created affordable rental and homeownership units in Somerville, and to carry out programs that directly assist homeowners and renters.