About MNN’s Public Policy Forum Series:
In 2016, MNN launched its Public Policy Forum series, which brings together nonprofit organizations and government leaders to have candid conversations about issues impacting the nonprofit sector.
We believe these meetings will not only benefit our members but also increase the awareness and support for the vital work nonprofits undertake each and every day.
Forums are free for MNN members and sponsored by Hemenway & Barnes LLP. To find out more about membership or to join, click here or email us at membership@massnonprofitnet.org.
Join us on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 AM for a virtual Public Policy Forum with Quentin Palfrey, Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure for The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Quentin will speak about the impacts of the federal policies on Massachusetts and how the state is working to address current challenges. With the end of post-pandemic federal aid and potential changes to energy tax credits, and anticipated cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal safety net programs, Massachusetts will likely have less federal funding to support its budget.
Director Palfrey will share how the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office is working to support communities with navigating the current federal funding environment, and how the Healey-Driscoll Administration can help communities continue to advance their project priorities during this moment.
This event is free for MNN members and $20 for non-members. Click here to register!
Past 2025 Public Policy Forums:
Michael T. Caljouw, February 26, 2025
2024 Public Policy Forums:
Steve Koczela, November 20, 2024
Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz, September 24, 2024
Secretary Kate Walsh, May 8, 2024
Secretary Edward Augustus, February 15, 2024
2023 Public Policy Forums:
Audrey Gasteier and Mike Levine, November 15, 2023
Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, September 18, 2023
Secretary Yvonne Hao, May 23, 2023
Secretary Lauren E. Jones, April 18, 2023
2022 Public Policy Forums:
Jake Auchincloss, December 21, 2022
Courtney Aladro, November 10, 2022
Marylou Sudders, MSW, ACSW, July 12, 2022
Senator Sal DiDomenico, March 23, 2022
2021 Public Policy Forums:
Congressman Jim McGovern, December 17, 2021
Representative Dan Hunt, June 9, 2021
Commissioner Amy Kershaw, April 7, 2021
Secretary Rosalin Acosta, February 16, 2021
2020 Public Policy Forums:
Secretary James Peyser, September 9, 2020
Secretary Mike Kennealy, July 14, 2020
2019 Public Policy Forums:
The 2019 Public Policy Forums were sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal.
Chairman Mike Rodrigues, October 1, 2019
Senator Eric Lesser, June 25, 2019
Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, January 30, 2019
2018 Public Policy Forums:
Jay Coburn, Andrew Gottlieb, and Pat Johnson, Thursday, November 29
Courtney Aladro, Chief of the Non-Profit/Public Charities Division, Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General, July 24, 2018
State Auditor of Massachusetts Suzanne Bump, February 8, 2018
2017 Public Policy Forums:
Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael Heffernan, November 20, 2017
Representative Jeffrey Sánchez, July 26, 2017
Senator Jennifer Flanagan, May 16, 2017
2016 Public Policy Forums:
Ronald L. Walker, II, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, December 12, 2016
Marylou Sudders, Secretary of Health and Human Services, September 14, 2016
Mary Beckman, Assistant Attorney General, April 15, 2016
Karen Spilka, State Senator, January 26, 2016
