• Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta was nominated for this honor that recognizes women in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for their outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities.

Dr. Almi G. Abeyta Named “Commonwealth Heroine” by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

  • CHELSEA, Mass. – Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. The MSCW is honored to announce the full slate of 2025 awardees and their nominating legislators.

    Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Almudena (Almi) G. Abeyta is one of 16 heroines from Suffolk County and was nominated for the honor by Senator Sal DiDomenico. Elected officials are encouraged to submit one woman from their constituency as a means of recognizing their invaluable efforts and extraordinary acts of service, who are making a big difference in their communities but not necessarily making the news. This year, the Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroines comprises more than 125 women from across the state, leaders in industry, business, nonprofit, advocacy, and more.

    CPS Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta smiling in front of a podium as she speaks at GraduationDr. Abeyta speaking at the CPS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony

    Dr. Abeyta has dedicated 28 years to advancing teaching and learning in urban education. A proud product of public schools, she was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Before becoming Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, Dr. Abeyta served as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in several districts, including Somerville Public Schools (2017–2019), Santa Fe Public Schools (2012–2017), and Boston Public Schools (2009–2012). Her leadership and commitment to equity in education have been recognized nationally; in 2015, she received the inaugural Latina Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), and in 2021, she was honored with the first-ever La Lucha Award by Latinos for Education.

    She will be honored at the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2025 Celebration on Thursday, June 26, at the Massachusetts State House.