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Former Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick Join 2025 Good Apple Award Reception as Honorary Host Committee Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 Boston, MA- The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is proud to announce that Diane Patrick, Retired Partner from Ropes & Gray LLP, and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick have joined as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2025 Good Apple Awards Reception.  The Good Apple Award celebrates outstanding leaders […]

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2025 Good Apple Award Reception Announcement

Honoring James Parker, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Boston Celtics Massachusetts Appleseed’s mission is rooted in the belief that all residents deserve access to equal rights and opportunities. Each year, we gather to celebrate the individuals and organizations working to make that vision a reality.  Save the date and celebrate the good […]

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Ranjini Govender Dowley Appointed President & Executive Director of Massachusetts Appleseed 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Boston, MA- Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a statewide social justice research and advocacy nonprofit welcomed Ranjini Govender Dowley, J.D., Ph.D. as the organization’s new President and Executive Director on June 9, 2025. Govender joins MA Appleseed at a pivotal moment, when the integrity of the American […]

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Dismantle Longstanding Language Barriers to Equal Access to State Services: Improve Language Access at State Agencies

People depend on state agencies to address needs and challenges – from applying for unemployment assistance, to keeping food on the table and staving off an eviction, to navigating the complexities of the child welfare system. While nearly 1 in 4 Massachusetts residents speak a language other than English in the home, our Commonwealth’s services […]

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MA Appleseed Welcomes Melina Muñoz Turco and Lyndsey Stults to the Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA, February 18, 2025 – Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, a social justice research and advocacy nonprofit, welcomed Melina Muñoz Turco and Lyndsey Stults to its Board of Directors on November 18, 2024.   Melina Muñoz Turco (she/her/hers) is Turco Legal, P.C.’s Director of Community Engagement, leading the firm’s […]

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John Shutkin and Wesley Gee Elected Chair and Vice Chair of Massachusetts Appleseed’s Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA, February 7, 2025 – The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint John Shutkin as Chair at its Board meeting on January 28, 2025. He succeeds Melanie Todman, Senior Legal Counsel at Massachusetts General Brigham, who served as Board Chair since 2019 and […]

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