Voters Guide: Latha Mangipudi for Ward 8 State Rep

Latha Mangipudi

Date of birth:  May 21, 1961

Your background /education: 

Master of Science in Speech and Hearing

Clinical Fellowship at Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary

Experience/Occupation:

I have been a resident of Nashua for 22 years.  I have worked in health care and human services at various hospitals and health care providers in Nashua.   I currently work for Interim Healthcare in Nashua, providing home care as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Prior elected office, if any:

I served on the Board of Education in Nashua

Personal: Married with two children.  Both our children attended public schools in Nashua.

 Priorities:

I have been involved in the education system, I served as a co-president of the PTO at Bicentennial Elementary School for two years. In this role, I have rallied parents to be more involved in the school.  I was elected to serve on Board of education in Nashua in 2001, I served as a school board member during construction of two new high school, restructuring curriculum and changing high school scheduling.

If elected, I will bring this background to bear to solve the issues of the day and to help the Nashua school system remain competitive.  This passion to provide “The best education now!” for every kid has spurred me to take on the challenge of running for the office of the State Rep. 

With the changes in health care regulations, those that are most vulnerable – children, citizens with special needs and seniors need all the help we can provide. 

If elected, I will ensure that any legislation in this area will keep the best interest of the citizens in my community.

In my years as a resident of Nashua, I have been involved in the local community and have had the honor of serving on the Boards of several organizations.  In these engagements, I have understood the need for fiscal responsibility, and how to do more with less.

I seek your assistance to run a successful campaign.  Please make sure you vote on Election Day and that you encourage all your friends and family to do the same. If you have any questions or would like further information about my candidacy, please do not hesitate to send me e-mail.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to serving you in the State House.

Why are you running?

As a first generation immigrant, I came to this country with a degree and a desire to work.  I arrived here with a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and worked towards a PhD in Behavior Neuro-Sciences at Boston University.  My exposure to two very diverse systems and cultures has given me some insights that are unique.  I have drawn on these experiences to be effective in my involvement in the community.

Why should voters choose you to represent them? In my years as a resident of Nashua, I have been involved in the local community and have had the honor of serving on the Boards of several organizations.  In these engagements, I have understood the need for fiscal responsibility, and how to do more with less. More information:  http://www.lathamangipudi.com