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SUMMARY:MNN Public Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Please join MNN to hear from Massachusetts State Senator Cindy Friedman about ongoing efforts around federal issues\, and challenges facing the healthcare system.\n\n\n\nCindy F. Friedman was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 2017 to represent the Fourth Middlesex District\, which includes Arlington\, Billerica\, Burlington\, Woburn\, and precincts 1-2 and 4-7 in Lexington. Cindy’s legislative agenda is informed by her decades of public activism\, dating back to when she first marched to protect women’s reproductive rights in the 1970s and has grown to be a vocal champion for lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to timely\, quality health care\, particularly mental and behavioral health care.\n\nCindy’s legislative priorities are also reflected in her committee\, caucus and working group memberships she has held since her election to the Senate. Cindy previously services as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy. Cindy has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work during her tenure in the Senate. Most recently Cindy received the Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts 2025 Legislator of the Year award\, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital 2024 Hero award\, and the Mental Health America 2024 Legislator of the Year award. Prior to becoming a state Senator\, Cindy worked as a public school teacher\, an executive in the high-tech industry\, and later served for nearly a decade as chief of staff to the late Senator Ken Donnelly.\n\n\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\n\n\n\n10:00-11:00 AM\nOnline\n\n \nCost: FREE to MNN Members\, $20 for Nonmembers (learn more about MNN membership here)\n \nYou will receive a link to the Zoom meeting before the event. A recording will be shared after the program.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mnn-public-policy-forum/
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Forum - Elizabeth LaMontagne
DESCRIPTION:Please join MNN to hear from Elizabeth LaMontagne\, Chief Operating Officer of MassHealth within the Executive Office of Health & Human Services\, to learn about the new federal work requirements for Medicaid\, particularly as they relate to working with nonprofits\, as well as other changes to MassHealth resulting from H.R.1\, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.\n\n\nElizabeth LaMontagne oversees Medicaid eligibility policy and implementation\, daily enrollment operations\, and the rollout of major system initiatives and policy changes. MassHealth\, the state’s combined Medicaid and CHIP program\, provides health coverage to approximately two million Massachusetts residents.\n\n\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025\n\n2:00-3:00 PM\nOnline\n\n \nCost: FREE to MNN Members\, $20 for Nonmembers (learn more about MNN membership here)\n \nYou will receive a link to the Zoom meeting before the event. A recording will be shared after the program.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/public-policy-forum-elizabeth-lamontagne/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:2025 MNN Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the MNN Annual Conference convenes one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state. This year’s Conference\, titled Stronger Together\, will take place on Wednesday\, October 22\, at the DCU Center in Worcester. \nIn a time of unprecedented challenges and change\, it is important for nonprofits to come together. This year’s event will provide nonprofits with great opportunities to find strength through unity\, connectivity\, and learning. \nThe day-long event will include: \n\nA conversation with Attorney General Andrea Campbell\nAn engaging keynote panel\, moderated by Wyona Lynch-McWhite of The Social Innovation Forum\nOver 25 workshops and expert roundtable sessions\nNetworking opportunities\nThe presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards\n\nTo register for the 2025 Conference\, please click here. Early Bird rates are available now through September 18\, so be sure to register early to take advantage of the discount and save 25% or more off the regular cost! \nFor information about sponsorship and program book advertising opportunities\, please click here.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-mnn-annual-conference/
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