Alumni in Action

David Halbert '16 Executive Director The

Progressive Massachusetts Funders Collaborative

"I think oftentimes we find in policy issues that when you have two sides that seem to be very much in opposition, in a binary, the truth and the answer lie somewhere in between. But you have to break down those walls and allow for effective communication in order for it to happen.”

Heather M. Hume '13 Senior Director, Green Line Transformation at the MBTA Lecturer at the Policy School Policy School Advisory Committee member

"As a person interested in both sociology and transportation, I care deeply about how public transportation affects both the lives of those who use the systems, as well as those who provide the services. Using innovative technology and practices, I strive to help public transportation improve people’s lives."

Lauren Jones '17 Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Commonwealth of Massachusetts

"Lauren Jones has a proven track record of collaborating with businesses and labor to expand workforce development opportunities, attract new businesses to our state, and give both workers and employers the support they need.”

-- Gov. Maura Healey