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Portrait of Linda Spears

Spears, Linda

CommissionerExecutive Office of Health and Human Services
  • Agency Executive Office of Health and Human Services
  • Division Department of Children and Families
  • Title Commissioner
  • Address 600 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 2111
  • Phone 617-748-2000
  • Email linda.spears@mass.gov

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2014
  • Years in Current Position 13

Personal Information

Nothing on file.

Education & Career

  • Education
    • University of Rhode Island, BA (Psychology)
    • University of Southern California, Master of Social Work (MSW) ('15)
  • Previous Employment
    • Member of the Board, Advocates for Children, Youth and Families (2011-2015)
    • Steering Committee, US Campaign for Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (2009-2015)
    • Vice President, Child Welfare League of America (1992-2015)