Susannah Whipps

Susannah M. Whipps is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 2nd Franklin District since 2015. A seventh-generation resident of Athol, Massachusetts, she was initially elected as a Republican before changing her party affiliation to independent in 2017 to better represent her unaffiliated constituency. In the legislature, she serves on several joint committees, including those focused on mental health, substance abuse, elder affairs, and municipal government. Outside of her political career, she is a co-owner of the local manufacturing firm Whipps, Inc.