Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
During the morning session, Needham Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick will give a keynote presentation exploring trends in municipal leadership and how they translate to the human services field.
In the second session, a panel of speakers including management and human services professionals will discuss strengthening human services delivery and the human services field in cities and towns. The panel will include representatives from elder affairs, youth and family services, and human services to explore the different approaches these departments can take in communities across the Commonwealth.
The day will conclude with the association’s business meeting, where members will discuss and vote on board appointments, committee updates and the annual program planning.
9 a.m.
Registration and Networking
9:30 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Laura Ducharme, Acton Community Services Coordinator, HSC President
9:45 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: Municipal Leadership
Kate Fitzpatrick, Town Manager, Needham
10:25 a.m.
Legislative Update
Victoria Sclafani, MMA Legislative Analyst
10:45 a.m.
Human Service Panel Presentation
Robin Lipson, Chief of Staff and Chief Strategy Officer, Executive Office of Elder Affairs
James Fuccione, Senior Director, Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
John Badenhausen, Youth and Family Services Director, Town of Westborough
Bethany Hadvab, Board of Health Social Worker, Town of Sudbury
Noon
HSC Business Meeting
Laura Ducharme, HSC President, Community Services Coordinator, Acton
Anne Bisson, HSC Vice President, Human Services Director, Taunton
Sheila Ronkin, HSC Secretary, Outreach Coordinator, Bellingham
Sue Baldauf, HSC Treasurer, Youth and Family Services Director, Bedford
12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Networking Lunch
Location
Community Center, 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon
Contact
MMA Member Services Coordinator Devon Elizabeth Williams
MMA Human Services Council