My Staff
I am proud to have assembled a diverse and highly qualified team to work for you and all the residents of the Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District
Chief of Staff
Devin was born and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and served for 12 years on the Holyoke School Committee. He is a Past-President of the Massachusetts Association of
School Committees and is a Massachusetts Certified Public Procurement Official (MCPPO).
Legislative Director
Soumia was born in Morocco and grew up in the Greater Boston area. She previously worked as Director of Scheduling for Senate President Karen E. Spilka and as Legislative Director for Senate
President Emerita Harriette L. Chandler.
District Director
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Jennifer has had an extensive career in for-profit and nonprofit management, developing
and executing fund development, sales, and marketing plans. She worked for over three years with State Senator Eric P. Lesser’s office as
Constituent Services Director, and most recently, as District Director.
Communications Director
Derrick was born and raised in
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and currently serves on the Fitchburg City Council as the Ward 6 Councilor. Derrick was the recipient of the 2022 Latino
Excellence Award for the Worcester & Middlesex District.
Legislative Aide
Noah is a lifelong resident of West Springfield,
Massachusetts. He graduated from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, where he double majored in Politics and Law and Global Studies. Noah also worked as Finance Director for Senator Oliveira's campaign to the Statehouse.