Free College is a Right

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Who We Are

The Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENOM) unites students, families, alumni, professors, staff, and community members from our state universities, community colleges and the UMass system to advocate for high-quality, debt-free public college.
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The PHENOM Update

Higher education is constantly making news. We keep you informed.
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Welcome Timmy, PHENOM’s New Executive Director!
This picture of me was taken just about three and a half years ago at the Boston #Rally4PublicEd. It was…
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Defending Public Higher Education in Fall 2020
We're fighting austerity and inequity caused by lawmakers and administrators during this pandemic. (more…)
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PHENOM Seeks New Executive Director and Organizing Director
Zac and Sydney are excited to welcome new leadership to PHENOM! (more…)
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We Support UMass Amherst Graduate Workers
Bargain fairly and support graduate workers at UMass Amherst. (more…)
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Stop the Layoffs at Bristol Community College
Laying off 130 workers will be devastating for student academic support services. (more…)
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Coronavirus Crisis Resources for Students and Workers
Find out how you can get help, give help, and organize during this crisis. (more…)
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The Team

Meet the organizers who are making free public college a reality in Massachusetts.
Amy Blanchette
Amy Blanchette

President

Amy is our President and organizer at Bristol Community College.

    Mickey Prout
    Mickey Prout

    Secretary

    Mickey is our secretary and a student organizer at Westfield State University.

      Ken Haar
      Ken Haar

      Legislative Co-Chair

      Ken is a retired staff member and professor at Westfield State University.

        Vicki Dzindzichashvili
        Vicki Dzindzichashvili

        Communications Co-Chair

        Vicki serves on PHENOM's board and is a graduate of UMass Boston.

          Max Page
          Max Page

          MTA Representative

          Max Page is the Vice President of the MTA and a founder of PHENOM.

            Sydney Little
            Sydney Little

            Organizing Director

            Sydney coordinates our 10 campus chapters and student, faculty, and staff organizers.

            Timmy Sullivan
            Timmy Sullivan

            Executive Director

            Timmy oversees finances, communications, and day-to-day operations.

            P.O. Box 2249 Worcester, MA 01613
            E-mail: phenom@phenomonline.org Phone: (978) 227-8473

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