Human Rights Commission

Our mission is to promote the civil and human rights of all people in Wakefield. Our goal is to reinforce positive relationships in the community and to create educational programs to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for diversity. Such educational activities help communities become more harmonious, respectful, and cohesive. Through working with other groups and agencies within our community, we will strive to eliminate prejudice and intolerance, promote mutual respect and human rights and accept individual differences.

 

Commission Members

NameTitle
Jillian Dyment

Commission Member, April 30, 2026

Sherri Oken

Commission Member, April 30, 2025

Jessica Sutich

Commission Member, April 30, 2026

Vanessa Westlake

Student Representative, June 2024

Vacancy One

Commission Member, April 30, 2025

Vacancy Two

Commission Member, April 30, 2025

Vacancy Three

Commission Member, April 30, 2026

Vacancy Four

Council of Clergy, April 30, 2026

Vacancy Five

Commission Member, April 30, 2027

Vacancy Six

Commission Member, April 30, 2027

Vacancy Seven

Commission Member, April 30, 2027

Town Council Liaison Non-Voting

Pete Davis

School Committee Liaison, Non-Voting

Officer Amy Rando

Police Department Liaison Non-Voting

Ex Officio Non-voting

Steven Skory

Ex Officio Non-Voting

Glavia Smith

Respective Designee for Superintendent of Schools Non-Voting