Tom Weber Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), a state agency with approximately 180 full-time employees and an annual budget of $632.8 M.EEC provides financial assistance for over 53,000 children to attend programs that support their growth, development and learning.EEC also licenses 9,000 early education and care and out-of-school.

Manage all aspects of the Executive Office of Education, an agency of 74 full-time employees with a $12 million budget. Responsibilities includes direction and coordination of budget and finance, legal, legislative, information technology, policy, communications and administrative personnel in furtherance of Governor Patrick’s education agenda. Serve as.

Manage all aspects of the Executive Office of Education, an agency of approximately 70 full-time employees with a budget in excess of $8.5 million. Responsibilities includes direction and coordination of budget and finance, legal, legislative, information technology, policy, communications and administrative personnel in furtherance of Governor Patrick’s.

Shared managerial responsibilities for the agency. Served as the legislative liaison, responsible for formulating and implementing legislative strategy and facilitating legislative outreach and response, including the Achievement Gap Law of 2010. Secretary’s designee to the Board of Early Education and Care and policy lead for early education and care.

Developed and implemented state budget and legislative strategy to advance campaign goal of achieving universal access to high-quality pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten programs; participated in media and communication strategy to further campaign objectives.

While a full-time law student at Suffolk University Law School, reviewed town by-laws pursuant to the Attorney General’s approval authority, coordinating and authoring disapproval and cautionary letters.

Coordinated staff activities related to municipal, intergovernmental, and external affairs; participated in the development of the Attorney General’s municipal and public policy agenda; directed the constituent service office; served as Interim Director of External Affairs from January, 2005 - July, 2005.

Directed all aspects of Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay’s re-election campaign, including strategy, messaging, scheduling, budgeting, office management, communications, and volunteer management.

Managed the production of "The Pursuit of Happiness: A Survey on the Quality of Life in Massachusetts" (May, 2003), including editing, design, publishing and dissemination logistics; conducted background research as part of planning research agenda; prepared materials related to securing corporate and foundation support for research projects.

Participated in planning and implementing the Chamber’s public policy and legislative agenda as related to technology and innovation, federal research funding, housing, workforce development, education, transportation, and federal issues.

Advised Senator Kerry on issues related to economic development, education, children, and transportation; responsibilities included local relations, event coordination, grant support, and constituent service; prepared press releases related to issue areas; coordinated intern program for four district offices.

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Dean’s List: 2006-2007; 2007-2008; 2008-2009.

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Academic Affairs Council, 1996-1997; Head Orientation Leader, 1996 and 1997; Student Government Association.

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