Javier Gutierrez

Department: Community Engagement
Email: [email protected]

Biography:

Javier Gutierrez joined MAPC in 2023 and is the Director of Community Engagement. As part of the Community Engagement Department, he oversees MAPC’s efforts to ensure that community residents and stakeholders have a voice in the future of Greater Boston. Javier develops the vision and infrastructure that enables equitable community engagement within MAPC’s projects, building long-term relationships and capacity with MAPC staff, municipal staff, local stakeholders, and residents.

Before joining MAPC, he worked at the Madison Park Development Corporation as the Director of Health Equity and Resident Engagement, focusing on social determinants of health. Before his time at MPDC, Javier worked at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission. He focused on addressing racial equity and designing engagement strategies at all levels. Javier also founded Barbers for Health, an innovative community project that empowers barbers to participate in community health improvement.

Mr. Gutierrez holds a Master’s in Management degree from Cambridge College and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Northeastern University.

Areas of expertise: facilitation, coalition building, strategic planning