Women in Municipal Leadership: Representation for Shared Impact

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Sasaki Foundation hosted a panel discussion with women in municipal leadership in Massachusetts. Leaders from Greater Boston and Gateway Cities spoke to the importance of representation in municipal leadership, and their work in community building, climate adaptation, housing strategies, transit and mobility, and health and well-being.

Panelists

• Flor Amaya, Director of Public Health, City of Chelsea
• Kate Bennett, Administrator, Boston Housing Authority
• Tiffany Chu, Chief of Staff, Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office, City of Boston
• Iram Farooq, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, City of Cambridge
• Nayeli Rodriguez, Program Director, Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics (moderator)