Thomas P. Mangan, MPH
​​Senior Policy Advisor

Director of Government Affairs, MA Department of Public Health

• Principal legislative, political, and strategic advisor to the Commissioner of Public Health, leading legislative policy and strategy for the Commonwealth’s public health department—a state agency with more than 3,500 employees, 100 programs, and a $1B in state/federal appropriations.
• Supported the Baker-Polito Administration in drafting and securing passage for nation-leading opioid treatment and prevention reform, Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2016 (STEP Act) and Chapter 208 of the Acts of 2018 (CARE Act).
• Supported successful passage of landmark tobacco and vaping legislation, Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2018.

Deputy Director of Government Affairs, MA Department of Public Health

• Served as a primary author of the Baker-Polito Administration’s Determination of Need (DoN) and Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) reforms. 
• Assisted in drafting and securing passage for legislation related to long-term addiction recovery, healthcare privacy and confidentiality, virtual pharmaceutical manufacturers, gun violence prevention, family planning, sexual and domestic violence, infectious disease and immunization, local public health, and health professions licensure, among others.​

Policy Analyst, Government Affairs, MA Department of Public Health
Education: Boston College, Boston University School of Public Health.

​W: 617-523-0600
E:  tmangan@publicpolicylaw​.com

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​“With in-depth content expertise and strategic acumen, we are dedicated to thoroughly understanding our clients' work, issues, and goals, and forging a path toward
​their long-term success." -Tom Mangan