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Lisa White, MYC Board Member, Honored at State House!

Lisa White of Milford was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2019 class of Unsung Heroines. Representative Brian W. Murray (D-Milford) nominated Ms. White for this recognition because of her commitment in meeting the diverse health, social, emotional and educational needs of students and their families in the community. Ms. White was honored with 130 other Unsung Heroines for her outstanding contributions in a ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the State House in Boston.

Lisa White is a Registered Nurse who has served various roles in the Milford Public Schools for almost 20 years. She is presently a Wellness Nurse and has worked to: Implement and coordinate programs for behavioral health and substance abuse prevention, education, and awareness; Facilitate health education programming for students with intellectual disabilities; Serve as a liaison between school staff and community agencies to identify students at risk; Provide professional development to teachers, coaches and parents covering various health topics, and; Participate in numerous community agencies and organizations.  

Lisa has also served as a volunteer for the Milford Summer Food Program, bringing meals to our underserved students. She is a board member at the Milford Youth Center and provides free alterations to prom gowns for students in need at Jackie’s Boutique. Lisa is a tireless advocate for the physical, social and emotional health of Milford’s children. She is passionate in her belief of giving back to her community with her sole purpose to improve the quality of life for our families.

The Unsung Heroines are women who do not make the news, but make the difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns. They are mentors, volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be done without

expectations of recognition or gratitude. These women are the glue that keeps a community together and every community is better because of their contribution.

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.

Representative Brian W. Murray represents the 10th Worcester District which includes Hopedale, Medway, Mendon and Milford.