In this role, Steven is responsible for developing and implementing Baystate’s legislative and political strategy at the federal, state and city levels. He serves as Baystate’s day-to-day contact with local, state and federal elected officials, government agents and other interested parties. He also represents Baystate Health in the areas of Community Relations and Public Affairs by providing oversight to relationship building with community and neighborhood representatives and the local, regional and national media.
Steven has been with Baystate health over eight years. Prior to this, he was the State Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts State Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Steven also served as Regional Director of the Western Massachusetts State Department of Mental Retardation until 1996. In this capacity he established the departments first Regional Cultural Competency Initiative. He served as a Selectman for 9 years in the Town of Pelham.
Masters of Science Degree, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – 1977
Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Cum Laude – 1975
Bristol Community College, Fall River, Massachusetts – 1971
Affiliations:
- Springfield Technical Community College Board of Trustees, Past Chairman
- Massachusetts Hospital Association, Standing Committee on Public Affairs
- Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Legislative Steering Committee, Past Chairman
- Massachusetts Tax Payers Association, Program Planning Committee
- One Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Public Health Association
- Dunbar Community Center Board of Directors, Clerk of the Board
- Easthampton Savings Bank Board of Corporators, Corporator
- Regional Employment Board for Hampden County
- Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
- Community Health Network Association
- Partners for a Healthier Community
- Civic Initiative
- North End Housing Initiative
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