Mass Almanac

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Portrait of Karissa Hand

Hand, Karissa

Deputy Communications DirectorOffice of the Governor
  • Agency Office of the Governor
  • Division Communications
  • Title Deputy Communications Director
  • Address State House
    Boston, MA 2133
  • Phone 617-725-4000
  • Email karissa.hand@mass.gov

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2023
  • Years in Current Position 4
  • Years in State Service 4

Personal Information

Nothing on file.

Education & Career

  • Education
    • B.A., Communication and Public Service, University of Pennsylvania
  • Previous Employment
    • Press Secretary, Maura Healey for Governor
    • Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Melwood Global
    • Interim Communications Director, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition
    • Spokesperson and Digital Director, Jesse Mermell for Congress
  • Organizations
    • Volunteer, Membership Director, Philadelphia Young Professionals
    • Volunteer, Event Leadership Team, Relay for Life, Arlington, MA