Sam Montaño

Sam Montaño (They/She), prior to being elected, worked for most of the last decade with communities in Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Chelsea, and Roxbury advancing affordable housing, equity, and climate resistance. They worked at a women’s shelter before transitioning to community organizing at Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp (JPNDC). During this time, they also became the Director of Organizing for GreenRoots, a nonprofit focused on environmental justice and change. Sam now represents the 15th Suffolk as its State Representative. Sam is currently the only out queer person of color in the MA legislature. They have recently been assigned Vice Chair for the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence. Bringing their experiences on housing justice and climate justice to the committee, they continue to serve marginalized communities within the commonwealth and are a strong respected voice in the legislature. Personal Information Pets: Romeo, Chicky, and Maxy Career Highlights Massachusetts YB Coalition: YouthBuild Champion Award (2025) Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth - Advancing Equity &Justice Award (2024)