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I attended Sustainability Day at the State House!
I had a wonderful time celebrating at St. Mary of Carmen Society’s 90th annual Festa
It was great to meet this bird at the Protect Animals from Rodenticide Lobby Day - I am proud to co-sponsor H.965, An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment
I was honored to have the opportunity to read a portion of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” at the Jackson Homestead
Attendees were trained on how to use Narcan at the Brian Donaghue Simpson Naloxone Training
Interns hard at work!
Our interns visited the House Gallery for Formal Session
Neighborhood meeting with Islington Road residents and Ward 4 Councilors
Newton Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Visit from Greater Boston CLT Network about Produce and Preserve Permanently Affordable Housing in MA
Meeting with Michael Bobbit, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council; Rep Greg Schwartz; and Adrienne Hartzell Knudsen at the Allen House
Our 2025 summer interns will have the opportunity to participate in seminars, briefings, committee hearings, and full formal sessions, while also digging deep into policy issues
Robots visit the statehouse!
Juneteenth at the Allen Center with the Howard University Gospel choir
I presented an award to the Fessenden School on behalf of the Elliot House and Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition for employing Elliot House members for over 30 years
I was honored to be invited to give opening remarks for District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Girl’s Empowerment Program
District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Girl’s Empowerment Program, which brings over 500 girls together to build confidence and leadership skills
Monty with Grandma Getz sharing his concerns at April office hours
Armenian Flag Raising with Peter Koutoujian commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and honoring the resilience and culture of the Armenian community.
I attended a briefing hosted by Senator Jaime Eldridge alongside Governor Dukakis, where we discussed the crucial role of public transportation and the need for North-South Rail.
Agriculture Day
Meeting with Newton Arts and Culture organizations at the Allen House
Boys and Girls Club 2025 Champions of Youth Awardee Rep. John Lawn
Civics Week at the State House with Newton Democratic City Committee Chair Sharon Stout and former Newton City Councilor Steve Linsky
The Committee on Public Health heard from the Department of Public Health and public health and environmental agencies, organizations, and advocates about their legislative priorities and concern about cuts in federal funding
Immigrants Day at the State House
Meeting with Newton residents from 2Life Communities
Metco Day
Holi Celebration at Newton City Hall
Newton Piano Summit
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hybrid public hearing and heard bills relating to emergency medical service, professional licensure, scope of practice, and end of life options
Revolutionary Day at the Durant Kenrick House
Newton Schools Foundation Trivia Night with Team Mission Improbable
Welcome event for new Legislators at the John Adams Courthouse
Film screening of Dukakis and election documentaries at West Newton Cinema
Mass Mentoring Partnership Day
President Eric Turner of Lasell University, my nominee, received the Black Excellence on the Hill award
The Asian Caucus hosted students from the OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates New England
I gave a presentation on the history of Black-Asian community alliances at Cabot Park Village
I joined Representative Christopher Worrell, who gave a presentation at NNHS for Black Leadership Advisory Council students
Swearing in ceremony of newly appointed members of Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, including Newton resident Rakashi Chand
I attended a legislative briefing by the Alzheimer’s Association with Newton resident Jim Wessler
The Women's Caucus hosted Girl Scouts at the State House, including three from Newton
Governor Healey addresses legislature with her State of the State address
Black American Heritage Flag raising ceremony at the State House