We are proud to announce that our Executive Director, Myriam Michel, has been named a 2021 Commonwealth Heroine! Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women asks legislators to identify women in their districts “who perform unheralded acts daily that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live. Commonwealth Heroines use their time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others in their community. They are mentors, volunteers, and innovators who strive to protect and represent the interests of seniors, victims of violence, children, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. They are the glue that keeps a community together…They may not always make the news, but they most assuredly make a difference.”

Myriam has been recognized for leading Healthy Waltham’s successful COVID-19 response. She shares this recognition with the entire Healthy Waltham family and looks forward to the work ahead as we continue to make Waltham the best city it can be–for ALL its residents.

You can view the full Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2021 Program Book here.

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