MASCA is governed by a group of nine elected Board members. The leadership team consists of the Chair and the Assistant Chair (elected annually) and the Executive Director (staff position).
2026-2027 Leadership Team:Chair: Cory McGann
Assistant Chair: Andrea Encarnacao Martin
Executive Director: Bob Bardwell
2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates:
Leadership Development Institute(LDI)
Sunday, August 2 & Monday August 3, 2026 - Merrimack College - no Board meeting
Board meetings
Meeting #1 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Via zoom
Meeting #2 - Wednesday, December 9, 2026 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Via zoom
Meeting #3 - Thursday, February 11, 2027 – 4:00-6:00 PM– Via zoom
Meeting #4 - Tuesday, April 6, 2027 - immediately following the conference - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Meeting #5 - Tuesday, June 8, 2027 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Via zoom
Organizational Structure
Key documents/policies:
- Bylaws - Approved March17, 2026
- Policies and Procedures Manual - updated February 10, 2021
- MASCA Policy on social & political posts - approved April 9, 2024
- MASCA external bill endorsement policy - approved April 9, 2024
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MASCA deeply values its diverse membership and is fully committed to creating an organization where each individual is welcomed, included, respected and empowered. No person will be excluded from MASCA on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason. These activities include, but are not limited to, appointment of its Governing Board, hiring or firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and the providing of services. This policy is fundamental to the effective functioning of MASCA as an organization that supports counselors and promotes equity in our schools, districts and the Commonwealth.