Concord's Ellen Quackenbush Named 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

CONCORD, MA — Concord's Ellen Quackenbush was recently named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine. Quackenbush is one of the leaders of Concord’s Complete Count effort and was recommended by State Rep. Tami Gouveia.

The annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration recognizes women from across the state who "perform unheralded acts daily that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live." State legislators are responsible for recommending women within their districts for the honor.

Quackenbuch is one of the leaders of Concord’s Complete Count effort, using her passion and organizing skills to ensure every Concord resident is counted in this year’s census. She was also a frequent volunteer with the Concord Carlisle League of Women Voters.

"She also serves on the Town’s Personnel Board, has advocated for gun violence prevention and immigrant rights both nationally and locally, and continues to engage in activism on both a local and national level," the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, which gives out the honor, wrote.

Click here for the full list of Commonwealth Heroines.