Tony Richards loves a good challenge. While serving as deputy chief of staff for former MA Governor charliebakerma, he also pursued his Master of Public Administration. Balancing both roles was demanding, but ultimately rewarding. “Enrolling in Suffolk,” Tony reflects, “was a pivotal step in my career.” Tony was drawn to Suffolk due to “its commitment to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.” He also credits courses such as Information-based Management, Managing Financial Resources, and Performance Measures with enhancing his leadership and strategic-thinking skills. Today, Tony is driving change as vice president of equitable business development for mass.housing, where he leads efforts targeting economically and socially disadvantaged communities to increase homeownership opportunities through production initiatives and homebuyer assistance. His dedication to public service has been recognized by massgovernor, Maura Healy, who appointed Tony to co-chair ...