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Pavel Payano
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Pavel Payano is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 1st Essex district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office in January 2023. Prior to his state-level service, Payano was a member of the Lawrence City Council from 2018 to 2022. His professional background includes roles as a project manager at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, an adjunct professor at Merrimack College, and a social worker. He holds a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School and has been active in community and political outreach throughout his career.
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- Education
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA in Political Science), University of Massachusetts Boston (MS in Public Affairs), Suffolk University Law School (JD)
- Career
- Massachusetts outreach director for the Democratic National Committee, special assistant and immigration specialist for Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, benefits eligibility social worker, project manager for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, adjunct professor at Merrimack Colle…
