AboutMe
Springfield isn’t just where I live, it’s where I’ve built a life, a family, and a community that I cherish. From the moment my husband and I moved into our home in Forest Park, neighbors welcomed us with open arms, reminding us why this city is so special. Now, I want to give back to the people who make this place feel like home.
For over a decade, I have stood on the front lines of justice, fighting for fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all. As an attorney and advocate, I’ve worked tirelessly to uplift families struggling to keep their homes, immigrants seeking safety, and workers demanding fair treatment. Now, I am ready to bring my passion, experience, and determination to Ward 6 as your next City Councilor.
"Springfield deserves leadership rooted in service and heart. As your City Councilor, I will work tirelessly to ensure our neighborhoods are clean, our communities are safe, and our families have the resources they need to thrive. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about policies, it’s about people.And I am ready to fight for you!"
A Lifetime of Advocacy
Mary grew up in rural northeastern Connecticut in a working-class family. Her father owned the local bicycle shop, and her mother pursued an accounting degree while raising a young family. Watching her parents work tirelessly instilled in her a deep belief in perseverance and community.
After studying languages at the University of Connecticut, she attended law school in Boston, where she immersed herself in public service. As the English as a Second Language director at MassCOSH, she empowered Spanish-speaking workers with the tools to assert their rights and stay safe on the job.
When Mary and her husband moved to Springfield, they knew they had found their forever home. Neighbors greeted them with kindness, reinforcing their commitment to the community. Since then, Mary has continued her advocacy, working to remove barriers for families in crisis and build stronger neighborhood connections.
Mary grew up in rural northeastern Connecticut in a working-class family. Her father owned the local bicycle shop, and her mother pursued an accounting degree while raising a young family. Watching her parents work tirelessly instilled in her a deep belief in perseverance and community.
Using her knowledge of immigration law, Mary has given trainings at local organizations such as the YWCA in Springfield and the Center for New Americans in Northampton to teach counselors and staff about the rights of victims of crimes. With that knowledge, staff were able to confidently help their residents follow legal immigration paths that would otherwise not have been available to them.
Mary fights for the people of Massachusetts every day, standing for their constitutional rights and holding the government accountable to the law. Mary was part of a team pushing to expand Massachusetts government transparency when turning over evidence. These efforts have now made transparency commonplace in courtrooms across Hampden County.
Building resilient communities starts with building relationships. Mary has been a member of the Interfaith Council of Greater Springfield for the past decade where she participates in trainings and attends events and ceremonies at many different faith communities including Sinai Temple, Trinity Church, and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield. As a Muslim, Mary values these relationships, especially in times of trial and difficulty when faith communities come together to support each other. It is this spirit of community-building that Mary will bring to the City Council.
Mary’s service to the community includes her work with the Forest Park Civic Association where she is the Neighborhood Business Liaison. Through her efforts, local businesses are connecting more with their neighbors and building the networks that will strengthen our community.
Mary and her husband are raising their children in the beautiful Forest Park area of Springfield. They believe in public education and in teaching their children the power of giving back. It’s not just a saying: it’s a way of life.