EdTrust in Massachusetts is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed — from early learning through postsecondary education — regardless of race, income, language, disability, or zip code. We strive for a public education system where all schools are equipped with the resources, diverse, and effective educators, and comprehensive support students need to thrive in safe, inclusive environments that offer meaningful pathways to college, career, and life. To realize this vision, we work in partnership with communities, families, and advocates to uncover inequities through high-impact data analysis, promote evidence-based solutions, and amplify the voices of those most affected, including through our statewide parent polling, which brings family perspectives into education policy conversations.

What We Do

Our leadership of the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP) — a statewide coalition of more than 50 organizations — and the Collaborative for Higher Education Access & Opportunity (CHEAO) further strengthen our commitment to advancing educational equity through collective action. We assess every policy, practice, and investment through one guiding question: Does it expand opportunity for every student?

The Latest from Massachusetts

New Massachusetts Poll Finds That Students Who Need the Most Support Face the Steepest Barriers to Safety, Mental Health, and Regular Attendance

August 19, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Parents report persistent disparities in safety, mental health, and attendance — including heightened concerns about school safety and immigration enforcement among multilingual families

New Report Finds Massachusetts Fails to Meet the Literacy Needs of Thousands of Adolescents, But Bright Spots Show It’s Possible

July 16, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level

Beyond the Early Grades: The State of Adolescent Literacy in Massachusetts

July 16, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level

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Staff

Chanthy Lopes Toro

Engagement and Communications Director (Massachusetts)

Chanthy works alongside students, families, and community advocates to build urgency and collective will through meaningful engagement and strategic communications to draw attention to the educational inequities that affect underserved students in Massachusetts.

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Genesis Carela

Policy Senior Analyst (Massachusetts)

Genesis conducts policy and data analyses to aid in the development and advancement of policy recommendations on issues related to educational opportunity and outcomes in Massachusetts.

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Jennie Williamson

State Director for Massachusetts

Jennie Williamson is the State Director for EdTrust-Massachusetts, where she leads the development and implementation of the Massachusetts team’s strategic vision, long term and short-term goals, and priorities.

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Carolina Isabelle Machado

Policy & Advocacy Associate (Massachusetts)

Carolina is responsible for supporting efforts to advance educational equity through policy research, coalition-building, and communications for EdTrust-Massachusetts.

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