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Office of Environmental Justice & Equity (OEJE)

The Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE) is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of all environmental and energy benefits and burdens. We work with all agencies under the Secretary to ensure every policy and program is designed with equity at the center, ensuring all voices are heard and all voices are shaping the solutions. We are working hard to ensure there is meaningful engagement in all processes, resulting in more equitable public policies.

Who We Serve

The Office of Environmental Justice and Equity serves all residents of the Commonwealth, in particular environmental justice populations who have been most overburdened and marginalized.

Quick Links

EEA Environmental Justice Strategy (2024) 
View Environmental Justice Population Maps 
Environmental Justice Community Engagement 
Environmental Justice Policy (2021) 
EEA Language Access Plan (LAP) 

What would you like to do

Request Document Translation  Contact Environmental Justice Leads by Agency  Get Environmental Justice Updates & Notices 

Resources & Policies

Environmental Justice

Learn about EJ policy in Massachusetts, what defines an environmental justice population, and find EJ neighborhoods in Massachusetts.

Civil Rights & Non-Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure  Policy on Ensuring Meaningful Access to Persons with Disabilities  EEA Language Access Plan  Environmental Justice Populations in Massachusetts  Objectives of Environmental Justice  EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool  2024 Climate Act Stakeholder Sessions 
Open PDF file, 261.46 KB, for Environmental Justice Maps Update 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 261.46 KB)

Events

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Our Organizations

Our Team

The Office of Environmental Justice and Equity sits in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. We work with every office and agency under the Secretary, to implement environmental justice strategies and principles into our everyday work. Our team comprises:

  • Undersecretary: María Belén Power 
  • Assistant Secretary: Crystal Johnson 
  • Director: Jonathan S. Guzmán
  • Deputy Director: Caroline Lemoine
  • Program Manager: Krishana Abrahim-Petrie 
  • Environmental Justice Liaison: Syenna Mashmasarmi 

Our team also includes interns from different colleges and universities. Together we serve all residents of the Commonwealth as well as work with all agencies under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, as well as other Secretariats.

Work With Us

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News

MassCEC Launches Statewide E-bike Incentive Program to Expand Access to Clean Transportation
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases First-Ever Environmental Justice Strategy for Massachusetts 

2/15/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

New Strategy will Integrate Environmental Justice Principles into Policies, Programs, and Practices

Press Release

Environmental Justice Leader María Belén Power to Join Healey-Driscoll Administration in New Leadership Position 

2/13/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Power will serve as newly created Undersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity

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