The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is comprised of 12 agencies, 2 soldiers’ homes, and the MassHealth program, and the annual budget represents more than 50% of the state budget. EOHHS and its agencies and programs are focused on the health, resilience, and independence of Massachusetts’ residents. Our public health programs touch every community in the Commonwealth, with 1 in 4 residents directly impacted. EOHHS has over 22,000 employees serving residents across the Commonwealth. We welcome the media’s questions about EOHHS programs, policies, and services.
Please direct media inquiries to the appropriate agency communications leader.
Executive Office of Health and Human Services:
Colleen Arons, Assistant Secretary for Communications
p. 857-324-0499
e. Colleen.M.Arons@mass.gov
Please direct media inquiries to:
Brooke Karanovich, Media Relations Manager
p. 857-332-2204
e. Brooke.Karanovich2@mass.gov
COVID-19 Command Center
The COVID-19 Command Center, announced on March 14, 2020, is the Commonwealth’s single point of strategic decision making and coordination for the Administration’s comprehensive COVID-19 response, with a focus on vaccine distribution and planning, public health data, personal protective equipment procurement, testing, and more.
Kate Reilly, COVID-19 Command Center Communications Director
p. 617-312-1976
e. Katelyn.Reilly@mass.gov
Media Contacts for EOHHS Agencies
Department of Children and Families
Andrea Grossman, Director of Public Affairs
p. 617-748-2252
e. Andrea.Grossman@mass.gov
Department of Developmental Services
Christopher Klaskin, Ombudsman/Legislative Director
p. 857-337-7076
e. Christopher.M.Klaskin@mass.gov
Department of Mental Health
Glenda Hazard, Communications Director
p. 617-626-8150
e. Glenda.A.Hazard@mass.gov
Department of Public Health
Ann Scales, Director of Media Relations
p. 617-624-5253
e. Ann.Scales@mass.gov
Department of Transitional Assistance
Alana Davidson, Director of Communications
p: 857-319-5228
e. Alana.Davidson@mass.gov
Department of Veterans' Services
Paul J. Moran, Chief of Staff
p. 617-634-9256
e. Paul.J.Moran2@mass.gov
Department of Youth Services
Katy Laverriere, Communications Director
p. 857-930-6072
e. Kathryn.A.Laverriere@mass.gov
Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Amanda Bernardo, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
p. 617-852-7165
e. Amanda.Bernardo@mass.gov
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Carla Kath, Director of Communications
p. 857-301-5188
e. Carla.Kath@mass.gov
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Aurora Wilber, Director of Communications
p. 617-740-1690
e. Aurora.Wilber@mass.gov
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Colleen Casey, Director of Communications
p. 617-937-9834
e. Colleen.Casey2@mass.gov
MassHealth
Jessica Lyons, Communications Manager
p. 617-573-1830
e. Jessica.A.Lyons@mass.gov
Office of Refugees & Immigrants
Falah Hashem, Chief of Staff
p. 617-988-3451
e. Falah.Hashem@mass.gov