[FRAMINGHAM] – Last month, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women hosted their annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration at the State House to recognize women from across the state making a difference in their communities. Representative Jack Patrick Lewis was proud to nominate Nancy Fliesler, the communications lead for Energize Framingham, to be recognized and celebrated at this year’s ceremony.
For the past three years, Nancy Fliesler has produced Energize Framingham’s monthly newsletter, which provides education and local news on climate action. Recent updates in the popular email publication have covered Framingham’s networked geothermal system, a volunteer tree-planting group seeking to cool “heat island” areas of the city, and efforts to expand food waste composting and heat pump and solar installations in Framingham.
“Our entire community is indebted to Nancy for her tireless effort in documenting climate policy and connecting people with their government,” expressed Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (Framingham). “Her leadership with the Energize Framingham newsletter offers exceptional insight into the day-to-day behind climate action that often goes unnoticed, especially considering the recent decline in local journalism that has tragically made this kind of information less accessible.”
“This recognition was very unexpected and I’m deeply honored,” noted Nancy Fliesler. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to advance the mission of Framingham’s grassroots climate action group, Energize Framingham, and, in my prior work, to help further the careers of talented scientists at Boston Children’s Hospital, whose research is so vital for children and adults alike. Kudos to the other deserving women who were recognized.”
In addition to working at Energize Framingham, Fliesler spent twenty-two years at Boston Children’s Hospital as a science writer. Prior to that, she worked in video, film, and television. She holds a BA from Oberlin College in Environmental Studies and an MS in Science Journalism from Boston University.
Established in 1998, The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) provides a permanent effective voice for women and girls across Massachusetts. The MCSW stands for fundamental freedoms, basic human rights and the full enjoyment of life for all women and girls throughout their lives. The Commonwealth Heroines recognition has been awarded through the MCSW since 2004, having recognized over 2,000 incredible Bay State women since.
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