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Double Your Impact!
Whether you are a donor, an activist, a public health enthusiast, or all of these, your connection to MPHA reminds us that we are not alone in this work and our quest for a healthier, more equitable Massachusetts.
With the end of year approaching, we hope you will consider making a donation to MPHA. Your investment will help change the trajectory of the public health needs in your community and across the Commonwealth.
And for the next 10 days, your impact doubles! Our board of directors has pledged to match every dollar you donate up to the next $3000 we raise. Thank you for investing in public health solutions!
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Let’s be SAPHE, Not Sorry!
In case you missed it, the Boston Globe published an article on November 27 that sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by the state's patchwork local public health system and our efforts to build the 21st-century system that Massachusetts desperately needs and our residents deserve. Once again, the SAPHE 2.0 Act is almost at the finish line. So, we cannot let up now! And that’s where you can make all the difference by calling or emailing your state legislators today!
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RTAAC Receives Gateway Cities Champion Award
We're thrilled to announce that the Regional Transit Authority Advocates Coalition (RTAAC), co-chaired by Alexis Walls, MPHA's Assistant Campaign Director, was honored with the Gateway Cities Champion Award at MassINC's 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Summit on November 14th. Since its launch in 2018, RTAAC has united over 80 community groups, public health advocates, transportation experts, and local leaders, providing a strong, unified voice for RTA communities outside of the metro Boston area. This past year, the RTAAC won a historic $56 million increase in state funding to bolster transit operations in the 250 RTA communities beyond the reach of MBTA bus and subway service. This is an important step in ensuring all residents have the ability to get where they need to go. Congratulations to RTAAC on this well-deserved recognition!
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A Warm Welcome to Our New MPHA Board Members
MPHA is delighted to welcome two new members to the Board of Directors: Danielle Kim, the Executive Director of the Asian Community Fund at The Boston Foundation, and Rodrigo Monterrey, Senior Director of DEI and Health Equity at Tufts Medicine. We look forward to learning from their expertise in various facets of public health, deep experience in advocating for racial justice, and steadfast commitment to health equity. To learn more about our Board of Directors, click here.
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Celebrating Jodie Silverman: A Guiding Light in Transformative Leadership
Join us in celebrating our outgoing Board member, Jodie Silverman, a true force at MPHA for the past 12 years! From MPHA Board President to Interim Executive Director to devoted board member, she's shown tireless leadership, fundraising prowess, and a passion for health equity and racial justice. Jodie embodies dedication, commitment, and transformative leadership. It was an absolute joy to present her with MPHA’s inaugural Guiding Light Award for helping to shape MPHA's journey.
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2023 Annual Conference Recordings Now Available
With more than 400 attendees, MPHA’s 2023 Annual Conference and Meeting was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, get energized, hear from public health leaders across this state, and jointly recommit to bold action! The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston; a panel discussion with Dr. Hafsatou “Fifi” Diop, Dr. Amie Shei, and Sarita Hudson on how public health data is being used to drive action for health equity; an inspiring conversation with Dr. Robbie Goldstein, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health; and updates on MPHA’s 2023-2024 Policy Agenda. Selected recordings are now available online. Catch up and feel free to share with your own networks.
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