By WHAV Staff |
Mallory Strain, legislative aide to Rep. Andy X. Vargas. (Courtesy photograph.)
Mallory Strain recently joined the staff of Haverhill state Rep. Andy X. Vargas as legislative aide.
Strain graduated from Suffolk University where she studied economics and government.
“Mallory’s experience working with small businesses combined with her data analysis skills will greatly assist Haverhill, as my office continues to work with our community partners to develop a resilient post-pandemic economy,” said Vargas.
Previously, Strain worked as a program assistant for Manomet, an environmental nonprofit headquartered in Plymouth. Manomet works with scientists, government and businesses to create a more sustainable environment. As a part of the organization’s Business Sustainability Program, Strain worked with small business owners across the United States and assisted them with achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Haverhill Rep. Andy X. Vargas participates in a legislative briefing Wednesday morning on a bill mandating schools “make breakfast and lunch available at no charge to each attending student.”
Besides lead House sponsor Vargas, the online briefing is organized by The Feed Kids Coalition, led by Project Bread, and Senate sponsor Sal DiDomenico. Speakers also include Project Bread CEO Erin McAleer, Athol-Royalston Regional School District Superintendent Darcy Fernandes Rebecca Wood, mother of an eight-year-old student.
The universal school meals bill requires local school districts to seek federal funding, but requires the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education pick up costs not covered by the federal government.