Jennifer Callahan

Jennifer Callahan
Millville, Massachusetts Town Administrator
Assumed office
2016
Preceded by Position created
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 18th Worcester district
In office
2003–2011
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by Ryan Fattman
Personal details
Born (1964-08-24) August 24, 1964
Sutton, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Boston University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation Registered nurse
Assistant professor
State legislator
Town administrator

Jennifer M. Callahan is an American government official who currently serves as town administrator of Millville, Massachusetts.

Early life

Callahan was born on August 24, 1964 in Sutton, Massachusetts. She attended public school is Sutton and Notre Dame Academy, a private, all-girls Roman Catholic high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. Callahan earned a B.S. and B.A. at Boston University and a Masters of Public Health and a Doctorate in High Education Policy Research and Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[1] Prior to becoming a state legislator, Callahan worked as a registered nurse.[2]

Government career

Callahan served on Sutton's long range planning committee, school committee, and board of selectmen.[1] From 2003 to 2011 she represented the 18th Worcester district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[2] While serving in the House, Callahan was also an assistant professor in the graduate school of nursing at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.[1][2] In June 2016, Callahan was appointed by the Millville board of selectmen to serve as the community's first town administrator.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007-2008. p. 94. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Strength, Ethics & Transparency in Leadership: A Key Kaizen Challenge for Women in Politics". Harvard Law School. HLS Democrats. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Former state rep. takes over as Millville admin". Press Reader. June 16, 2016.
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