About us

The Chapter reached the 30 year mark in 2022 and is still going strong. We are the local representatives of the International Association of Assessing Officers here in Massachusetts. We are organized as an Association to develop professionalism in assessment administration and to gain recognition from government authorities of the assessing profession. 

The Chapter Officers are elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting usually held in the Spring. 

Our 2024 Officers are:

President - Eric Henderson, Natick

Vice President - Ellen Brideau, Lowell 

Treasurer - Teri Gonsalves, Millis

Secretary - Megan Foster, Groton

Immediate Past President - Jason DiScipio, Newbury

Executive Committee Member- John Connolly, Woburn

Executive Committee Member- Karen Rassias, Wilmington

Education Coordinator - Sarah MacLellan, Melrose

Education

The Chapter usually offers a workshop in February and at least one course offering during the year. More information can be found under the Education section on the home page.

Scholarships 

Course scholarships shall be awarded to a Chapter member towards an IAAO course, workshop or forum. A sponsorship shall be awarded to a Chapter member to an annual IAAO conference, for the conference fee and assistance with other expenses, including travel and hotel. Further information can be found under the Scholarships Tab.

Membership

All Assessors in Massachusetts and the surrounding states are welcome to join. A membership application can be found under the join tab.