Priscila Sousa is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 6th Middlesex District, representing Framingham. Born in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, she came to America with her parents at age seven and graduated from Framingham Public Schools after starting in an ESL program. She is the first woman of color elected as chair of the Framingham School Committee.
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Serving
Priscila Sousa
State HouseDemocrat
MA-MA HD-6th Middlesex State House
About
Family & Heritage
Born in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Came to America with her parents at age seven. Started in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program in Framingham Public Schools. Speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Political Career
Before Politics
Framingham School Committee (first woman of color elected chair)
Education
B.A. Political Science, Simmons University
Key Issues & Priorities
Education equity
Entrepreneurship
Criminal justice reform
Environmental justice