Dr. Maryrose Mazzola

Assistant Professor

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Biography

MaryRose Mazzola is an attorney and public policy expert with a decade of legal, legislative, and research campaign experience. She currently serves as the Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and the Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, where she leads strategic efforts on policy advocacy, outreach, education, and research. In a previous role, MaryRose was the inaugural Director of the PPLM ASPIRE Center for Sexual Reproductive Health, successfully integrating Planned Parenthood’s recognized research and training programs. Mazzola also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, teaching courses on Reproductive Rights, Politics, Policy, and Speechwriting. Her extensive background includes guest lectures at prominent institutions such as Harvard Law School and Boston College Law School. Additionally, she has held leadership roles in local politics, including serving as Senior Advisor for Mayor Michelle Wu’s campaign.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief External Affairs Officer

— Present

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts • Cambridge, MA

Executive Director

— Present

Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts • Cambridge, MA

Inaugural Director

— Present

PPLM ASPIRE Center for Sexual Reproductive Health • Cambridge, MA

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Kennedy School • Cambridge, MA

Teaches courses on public policy and reproductive rights.

Senior Advisor

— Present

Michelle Wu’s Campaign • Boston, MA

Executive Director

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Boston Women’s Workforce Council • Boston, MA

Led initiatives to close gender and racial wage gaps.

Courses

Reproductive Rights Politics Policy DPI-527M Speechwriting DPI-835M

Requirements for Harvard Kennedy School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
GMAT
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Quantitative proficiency (statistics and/or calculus recommended) Commitment to public service
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Four essays
  • Resume/CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • $100 application fee
Specialization Notes

The MPP is a two-year professional program focused on policy analysis and leadership.