Back to Search for Boards and Commissions
Special Commission Relative to Postpartum Depression
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
Said commission shall provide guidance and advice to the governor, the general court and the secretary of health and human services relative to current research on postpartum depression including, but not limited to, best and promising practices in the prevention, detection and treatment of postpartum depression and recommend policies, including legislation, to promote greater public awareness, screening and treatment of postpartum depression. The special commission may conduct public hearings, forums or meetings to gather information and to raise awareness of postpartum depression, including the sponsorship of or participation in statewide or regional conferences.Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Alexander | Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Jamie Zahlaway Belsito | Senate Co-Chair appointee 1 | Senate | - |
| Anne Boffa | Rep. of Commercial Health Insurance Carriers or Managed Care Organizations Doing Business in the Commonwealth 1 | Governor | - |
| Dr. Lee Stuart Cohen | Rep. of the MA Medical Society (Psychiatrist) | Governor | - |
| Jesse Colbert | House Co-Chair appointee 1 | House of Representatives | - |
| Karen R. Crowley DNP APRN-BC | Rep. of MA Coalition of Nurse Practitioners | Governor | - |
| Ms. Karin Downs | Commissioner of the Department of Public Health, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Kimberly Ferguson | House of Representatives 5 (Minority Leader appointee) | House of Representatives | - |
| Senator Jennifer Flanagan | Senate 2 | Senate | - |
| Ms. Elizabeth Fluet | Rep. from the MA Association of Health Plans | Governor | - |
| Ms. Elizabeth A. Friedman | Regionally-based nonprofit that works with PPD | Governor | - |
| Dr. Janice Goodman | Rep. of Nurses United for Responsible Services | Governor | - |
| Margaret Hannah | House Co-Chair appointee 2 | House of Representatives | - |
| Mr. Gordon Harper | Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Julie Ann Johnston | Rep. of the MA Medical Society (Family Physician) | Governor | - |
| Dr. Margaret H. Kaufman | Rep. of the National Association of Social Workers | Governor | - |
| Divya Kumar | Postpartum Depression Survivor | Governor | - |
| Ms. Kerry D. Labounty | Rep. of Commercial Health Insurance Carriers or Managed Care Organizations Doing Business in the Commonwealth 2 | Governor | - |
| Dr. Monica Le | Director of Medicaid, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| The Honorable Joan Lovely | Senate 1 (Co-Chair) | Senate | - |
| Senator Thomas M. McGee | Senate 3 | Senate | - |
| Representative James J. O'Day | House of Representatives 2 | House of Representatives | - |
| Representative Denise Provost | House of Representatives 3 | House of Representatives | - |
| Senator Richard J. Ross | Senate 5 (Minority Leader appointee) | Senate | - |
| Representative Tom Sannicandro | House of Representatives 4 | House of Representatives | - |
| Dr. Lisa M. Scarfo | Rep. of Commercial Health Insurance Carriers or Managed Care Organizations Doing Business in the Commonwealth 3 | Governor | - |
| Dr. Alison D. Schonwald | MA Medical Society Rep. (Pediatrician) | Governor | - |
| Ms. Nancy Schwartz | Commissioner of Insurance, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Tiffany A. Moore Simas | Rep. of the MA Medical Society (OB/GYN) | Governor | - |
| Dr. Jayne M. Singer | Rep. of the MA Psychological Association | Governor | - |
| Dr. Joshua Sparrow | Rep. of the MA Medical Society (Child Psychiatrist) | Governor | - |
| Representative Ellen Story | House of Representatives 1 (Co-Chair) | House of Representatives | - |
| Ms. Eileen Cahill Terlaga | Rep. from the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, or managed care entity contracting with MassHealth | Governor | - |
| Commissioner Thomas L. Weber | Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Michael Yogman | Rep. of the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council | Governor | - |
| - | Senate 4 | Senate | - |
| - | Rep. of Midwives Associations | Governor | - |
| - | House Co-Chair appointee 3 | House of Representatives | - |
| - | Senate Co-Chair appointee 2 | Senate | - |
| - | Senate Co-Chair appointee 3 | Senate | - |