Thank you, Doug!

Like many of you, things have been busy here at MHOA as we wrapped up fiscal year 2025 and are launching into the next fiscal year. I want to share with you a staffing update.

Doug Halley, MHOA's part-time membership coordinator, is transitioning to a project-based consultant role. We're excited to have his help, expertise and knowledge as MHOA continues to grow and support a broadening group of local public health professionals. Doug has served as MHOA's Treasurer, on the Executive Committee, on many other committees, and is a Member Emeritus. He was recognized in 2006 with the Michael D. Saraco Award for his contributions to the growth and success of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association through outstanding leadership and extraordinary service.

While Doug will continue to support MHOA, as of today he'll no longer be the point of contact for day to day membership related inquiries. The most efficient way to reach an MHOA staff member with a question or concern is to use our Contact Us form. You can use this form to request an invoice, assistance with program registration, membership renewal or seek other help. Most of the time you'll hear back from MHOA's administrative assistant, Lisa Pacella, and sometimes from me or from MHOA's Program Coordinator, Clariese Natal, or Program Director, Jen Tsoi. I'm grateful to have a great team of staff and consultants supporting the organization. Doug will continue to use his MHOA email address (dhalley@mhoa.com), and pass requests along to other MHOA staff members as needed.

I hope you'll join me in thanking Doug for his continued longtime service to MHOA!

Sincerely,

Teresa Wood Kett, executive director