Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
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Recent News
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- When Systems Don’t Connect: How Fragmentation Shapes Youth Outcomes July 27, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Marcy Goldstein-Gelb Named Interim Executive Director of MA Appleseed
At a time when MA Appleseed’s mission to promote equal rights and opportunities for all has never been more essential, we are excited to announce the appointment of Marcy Goldstein-Gelb as our Interim Executive Director to build on the strong foundation we have established together. This important step will help us further strengthen the organization […]
Update from MA Appleseed’s Board of Directors
Happy New Year! I am writing as the proud Vice Chair of Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. Later this month, I will be succeeding Melanie Todman as Chair of MA Appleseed, and I first want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their partnership and support – Appleseed’s strength comes from our […]
About Our Research: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
Here at MA Appleseed, we use research to investigate and understand the pressing issues facing families and young people across Massachusetts. From that research, we develop solutions that are effective, practical, and informed by impacted community members. But what type of data do we collect? Why? How? In this blog series, About Our Research, we […]
2024 Impact Report
The fight for lasting systemic change is a marathon, not a sprint, and building in opportunities to celebrate our shared successes is an essential part of the work. As the year winds down, we invite you to join us in taking this moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together by exploring […]