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George, Janet L.

Assistant Commissioner of Policy, Planning and Children's ServicesExecutive Office of Health and Human Services
  • Agency Executive Office of Health and Human Services
  • Division Department of Developmental Services
  • Title Assistant Commissioner of Policy, Planning and Children's Services
  • Address 500 Harrison Avenue
    Boston, MA 2118
  • Phone 617-624-7766
  • Email janet.george@mass.gov

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 1996
  • Years in Current Position 31
  • Years in State Service 55
  • Job Description Responsible for overseeing the department's efforts in the areas of training, staff development, strategic planning and management; responsible for creating extensive collaborative relationships with community colleges, the public universities and the provider community.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth 5/8/1948
  • Place of Birth Cambridge
  • Marital Status Married (Edward)
  • Children 3

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Connecticut College (B.A., '70)
    • University of Hartford (M.A., '73)
    • Boston University (Ed.D., '83)
  • Previous Employment
    • Undersecretary of Human Services
    • Lutheran Service Association, Vice President, Coordinator of Residential Services, Program Director, Clinical Director, Staff Psychologist.