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Portrait of Shannon O'Brien

O'Brien, Shannon

ChairIndependent & Quasi-public Agencies
  • Agency Independent & Quasi-public Agencies
  • Division Cannabis Control Commission
  • Title Chair
  • Address Union Station, 2 Washington Square
    Worcester, MA 1604
  • Phone 774-415-0200
  • Email shannon.obrien@cccmass.com

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2022
  • Years in Current Position 5
  • Years in State Service 5
  • Job Description To establish, regulate, and oversee the Commonwealth’s medical and adult use marijuana industry.

Personal Information

Nothing on file.

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Yale University
    • Boston University School of Law
  • Previous Employment
    • Previous State Treasurer, Massachusetts
    • State House of Representatives, Massachusetts
    • State Senate, Massachusetts
    • Boston TV Station 56
    • CEO Girl Scouts of Boston
    • Chair Pension Reform Commission, New York
    • Chair, Massachusetts Baby Bonds Task Force
    • O'Brien Advisory Group