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Portrait of Samantha Aigner-Treworgy

Aigner-Treworgy, Samantha

CommissionerExecutive Office of Education
  • Agency Executive Office of Education
  • Division Department of Early Education and Care
  • Title Commissioner
  • Address 51 Sleeper Street, 4th floor
    Boston, MA 2210
  • Phone 617-988-6612
  • Reports To Secretary James Peyser

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2019
  • Years in Current Position 8
  • Job Description Administrative head of first agency in the nation dedicated to early education and care programs and services. Oversee licensing operations of nearly 12,000 programs throughout Massachusetts; child care financial assistance for approximately 60,000 children birth to 13 years of age; and parenting and program information for families, inclusive services for children with special needs, and professional development for educators.

Personal Information

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Education & Career

  • Education
    • BA, Smith College
    • MSW & MPP, University of Chicago
  • Previous Employment
    • Chief of Early Learning, City of Chicago, Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel
    • National Policy Manager for School Districts, Ounce of Prevention Fund
    • Deputy-Special Projects, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Early Education
    • Policy Associate, Ounce of Prevention Fund