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Governor's Advisory Council on Refugees and Immigrants
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
To advise the governor on policy, planning, and priorities for refugees and immigrants in the commonwealth; to assist the director of the office for refugees and immigrants in coordinating the efforts of all public agencies concerned with services to refugees and immigrants and in promoting the accessibility of all state services; to increase communication, mutual understanding, and willingness to cooperate among community groups and organizations that serve refugees and immigrants; and to increase public understanding of the needs and contributions of refugees and immigrants.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 1Meeting Information
At least 6 times per yearCompensation
NoneLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Brennan | Seat 17 | Governor | September 13, 2016 |
| Ms. Stephanie Brown | EXO Dept of Transitional Assistance | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Albion Calaj | Seat 6 | Governor | January 13, 2018 |
| Ms. Paula Callahan | EXO DCF | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Luciana Canestraro CMI | Seat 20 | Governor | December 18, 2021 |
| Ms. Rosemary Chandler | EXO Dir of Career Services | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Jennifer J. Cochran | EXO Dept of Public Health | Ex Officio | - |
| Jaclyn Corriveau | Seat 3 | Governor | September 13, 2016 |
| Loan Dao | Seat 9 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |
| Mr. Herby Duverne | Seat 8 | Governor | March 31, 2018 |
| Jeffrey Goldman | Seat 12 | Governor | November 30, 2016 |
| Ms. Maura Healey | Chief of Civil Rights Division AG | Attorney General | - |
| Ms. Margaux Leclair | EXO DHCD | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Saeyun Lee | EXO EDU | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Loh-Sze Yvonne Leung | Seat 2 | Governor | December 2, 2009 |
| Lazaro Lopez | Seat 11 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |
| Ms. Eva A. Millona Esq. | Seat 5 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |
| Ajit Nagral | Seat 18 | Governor | November 30, 2017 |
| Nalina Narain | Seat 7 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |
| Marjean Perhot | Seat 10 | Governor | September 12, 2017 |
| Anna Poplasky | Seat 14 | Governor | March 31, 2016 |
| Mr. Kerby Roberson Esquire | Seat 16 | Governor | January 13, 2017 |
| Undersecretary Kurt Schwartz | EXO Undersecretary for Law Enforcement & Fire Services EOPS | Ex Officio | - |
| Alexander Shapoval | Seat 1 | Governor | September 13, 2016 |
| Ms. Jennifer Amaya Thompson | EXO Dept of Early Education & Care | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Thanh Tran | Seat 15 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |
| Ms. Kanika Udomsay | Seat 19 | Governor | October 19, 2019 |
| Ms. Wendy Wayne | EXO CPCS Attorney | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Seat 13 | Governor | January 13, 2017 |
| - | Seat 4 | Governor | September 12, 2016 |