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Immigration and the New Administration: A Virtual Chat with Representative Jake Auchincloss
May 10, 2021 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Join the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force for a short presentation and Q&A with our new U.S. representative, Jake Auchincloss.
About Representative Auchincloss
Jake was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, the son of a surgeon and scientist. They taught him to be a lifelong learner and to give back to the community. From the moment he could read, Jake loved American history. After graduating from Harvard College, Jake joined the Marines. He commanded infantry in Afghanistan and special operations in Panama. He’s now a major in the reserves.
Representative Jake Auchincloss
When Jake returned home to Newton, he wanted to continue service. He won election to the Newton City Council in 2015 and topped the ticket in 2019. His favorite part of being a city councilor was constituent services and communication. Jake chaired the transportation & public safety committee and was a member of the land use committee.
His work at the intersections of (a) housing & racial justice, and (b) transportation & the environment earned him endorsements from Progressive Newton and environmental advocates. Jake was the first city councilor to endorse Ruthanne Fuller, the first woman to be Mayor of Newton. While serving as a city councilor on nights and weekends, Jake managed teams at both a Fortune 100 and a startup. He led product development in cybersecurity and insurance. He has degrees in economics and finance from Harvard College and MIT Sloan. Jake lives in Newtonville with his wife, Michelle; their son, Teddy; and their Labrador Retriever, Donut.
For more information about Representative Auchincloss, visit:
https://auchincloss.house.gov
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About the Task Force
The Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force is a non-partisan, non-denominational, 501(c)(3) charitable organization comprised of area volunteers interested in welcoming immigrants to our community and embracing their cultures.