Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maura Healey

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Maura Healey made an impact.

Maura Tracy Healey is the current governor of Massachusetts, serving since 2023. As a Democrat, she previously held the position of Massachusetts Attorney General from 2015 to 2023. Her election as governor in 2022 marked a significant moment in her political career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Hired as Chief of the Civil Rights Division

In 2007, Maura Healey was hired by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and served as chief of the Civil Rights Division, where she spearheaded the state's challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act.

2012: Promotion to Chief of Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau

In 2012, Maura Healey was promoted to chief of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau.

October 2013: Announcement of Candidacy for Attorney General

In October 2013, Maura Healey announced her candidacy for attorney general of Massachusetts.

2013: Resignation to Run for Attorney General

In 2013, Maura Healey resigned from her position to run for attorney general in 2014.

September 9, 2014: Won Democratic Primary for Attorney General

On September 9, 2014, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary for attorney general, defeating Warren Tolman.

2014: First Openly Lesbian Woman Elected Attorney General

In 2014, Maura Healey became the first openly lesbian woman elected attorney general of a U.S. state and the first openly LGBTQ person elected to statewide office in Massachusetts.

2014: Defeated Warren Tolman in Primary

In 2014, Maura Healey defeated Warren Tolman in the Democratic primary for attorney general.

2015: Massachusetts Attorney General

In 2015, Maura Healey became the Attorney General of Massachusetts, a position she held until 2023.

November 6, 2018: Re-elected as Massachusetts Attorney General

On November 6, 2018, Maura Healey was re-elected as Massachusetts Attorney General.

2018: Reelected as Attorney General

In 2018, Maura Healey was reelected as the Attorney General of Massachusetts.

June 3, 2020: Call to Action on Racial Inequalities

On June 3, 2020, Maura Healey called for action from business leaders to end racial inequalities and systemic racism during a Zoom conference call with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

2021: Announced Resolution Against Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma

In 2021, Maura Healey announced a resolution against the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, requiring a payment of more than $4.3 billion for prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

January 20, 2022: Announced Candidacy in Gubernatorial Election

On January 20, 2022, Maura Healey announced her candidacy in the 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election.

September 6, 2022: Won Democratic Primary Election

On September 6, 2022, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary election for governor of Massachusetts.

November 8, 2022: Elected Governor of Massachusetts

On November 8, 2022, Maura Healey was elected governor of Massachusetts, making her the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

2022: First Woman Elected Governor of Massachusetts

In 2022, Maura Healey became the first woman elected governor of Massachusetts.

2022: Election as Governor of Massachusetts

In 2022, Maura Healey was elected as the governor of Massachusetts.

January 5, 2023: Inauguration as Governor

On January 5, 2023, Maura Healey was inaugurated as the governor of Massachusetts.

February 2023: Administration Announced Tax Cut Package

In February 2023, the Healey administration announced a $742 million tax cut package as an addition to its proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.

March 2023: Announced MassReconnect Program

In March 2023, Governor Healey announced a $20 million appropriation to create a free community college program called "MassReconnect" for Massachusetts residents 25 or older.

May 2023: Announced Job Creation Tax Incentives

In May 2023, Healey's administration announced $24.4 million in job creation tax incentives for life sciences companies in the state.

October 4, 2023: Signed Tax Changes into Law

On October 4, 2023, Governor Healey signed into law a scaled-back version of her proposed tax changes, including adjustments to the child and dependent tax credit and capital gains tax.

2023: 73rd Governor of Massachusetts

In 2023, Maura Healey began her term as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts.

2024: Increase in Child and Dependent Tax Credit

In 2024, the tax changes signed into law by Healey in October 4, 2023 will go into effect, including an increase in the child and dependent tax credit.