Jody Hensley (left) holding her recognition as an 2018 Unsung Heroine, along with State Representative Hannah Kane (right).Westborough community advocate Jody Hensley was honored last week as a member of the 2018 class of Unsung Heroines, by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The recognition was given to Mrs. Hensley for her “distinguished history of municipal service and continued volunteer efforts to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the Commonwealth’s residents,” according to State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury), who recommended her for the award. During the ceremony that took place last Wednesday, June 20th 2018 in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House, 130 other Unsung Heroines were honored for their contributions to their communities.
“I’m honored and humbled to receive this award in the company of 130 women who have made diverse contributions to make their community, and the world, a better place,” stated Unsung Heroine Jody Hensley. “In truth, it requires countless unsung heroines and heroes in every community every day to tackle the challenge of addiction prevention, and to maintain protective community environmental factors for the healthy growth and development of our youth.”
—Jody Hensley.
Jody Hensley currently serves on Westborough’s Advisory Finance Committee and previously served on the Westborough School Committee. Her community involvement and civic engagement in Westborough spans decades, where she participated in several volunteer organizations such as the Housing Partnership, Fine Arts Education Association, and numerous school parent groups. She has also campaigned to reduce recreational marijuana use across Massachusetts.
“It was my privilege to nominate Jody Hensley as a Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women 2018 Unsung Heroine. Jody embodies what it means to be an “Unsung Heroine” and continues to tenaciously and bravely advocate for the safety, wellbeing and success of Massachusetts communities, residents, and mostly importantly, youth. Jody’s volunteer service in the town of Westborough and the Commonwealth will most certainly have a long lasting and meaningful impact.”
—State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury).
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency whose purpose is to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.
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