Jennifer Callahan
Jennifer Callahan | |
|---|---|
| Oxford, Massachusetts Town Manager | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| 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 | 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 Town manager |
Jennifer M. Callahan is an American government official who currently serves as town manager of Oxford, Massachusetts.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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] In 2018, Callahan was appointed by the Oxford board of selectmen to serve as that community's town manager.[4] In 2022 she was chosen to serve as town administrator in Borne, Massachusetts, but unexpectedly withdrew from the job a month after being selected.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007-2008. p. 94. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Strength, Ethics & Transparency in Leadership: A Key Kaizen Challenge for Women in Politics". Harvard Law School. HLS Democrats. 22 September 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Former state rep. takes over as Millville admin". Press Reader. June 16, 2016.
- ^ "Former State Rep Jennifer Callahan of Sutton is named town manager in Oxford". telegram.com. Worcester Telegram & Gazette. August 1, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Gately, Paul (February 3, 2022). "What's next? Bourne town administrator choice withdraws from taking top post". Cape Cod Times.
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- Living people
- University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences alumni
- American women academics
- 21st-century American women politicians
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