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.

News

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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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, Deputy Director Caroline Lemoine, and Program Manager Krishana Abrahim-Petrie. We are currently filling two additional roles: Director and Liaison. 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.

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