Our History
MA Appleseed was founded in 1994 and is a proud member of the Appleseed Network, a binational group of 19 justice centers across the United States and Mexico working to reduce poverty, combat discrimination, and invigorate democracy. Our name comes from the original vision of our founders – members of the Harvard Law School’s Class of 1958 who sought to “plant a seed” of nonprofit law centers that can address the root causes of social justice problems.
Through the Network, we both contribute to and benefit from multi-state strategies – sharing insights, problem-solving, and advancing projects that create thriving, resilient communities. We are stronger together! Learn more about the Appleseed Network.
For more than 30 years, MA Appleseed has successfully produced powerful solutions to Massachusetts’ most pervasive social justice problems. Join us!
Rylie is a rising senior at Yale University where she is studying political theory. She is passionate about policy solutions that address the needs of BIPOC communities, who are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. She has previous experience in the nonprofit sector, where she did research and advocacy work surrounding the expansion of high-quality early childhood programs in Massachusetts. This culminated in a research report that explained the importance of Black early educators in preschools. In her free time, Rylie enjoys reading, going on walks, and spending time with her cat. 
