Jason Mackey for State Rep.

jason mackey was born in compton, california and was raised by his mother and grandparents in hanover, massachusetts. he attended boston college high school and studied economics and history at northeastern university. jason is a serial entrepreneur and startup investor who helps diverse founders build successful companies. since moving to somerville in the fall of 2019, jason has become a vocal proponent and strong progressive advocate for the most vulnerable members of the somerville community. not coming from wealth, jason knows what it means to overcome adversity. his mother worked three jobs to make ends meet and raised him with the help of his grandparents, all under the same roof. this tight-knit, multigenerational home is a major source of jason’s personal values of gratitude, community, and sacrifice. his mother’s hard work taught him to appreciate the value of a dollar; his grandmother’s compassion showed him how to care for those less fortunate; and his grandfather’s stor