Former Salem School Committee Member Honored As 2025 Commonwealth Heroine

SALEM, MA — An immigrant advocate at The House of the Seven Gables and a former Salem School Committee member has been nominated as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.

State Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan Lovely (D-Salem) announced her nomination of Salem resident Ana Nuncio as this year's recipient.

"Ana's work to bridge cultures, giving a voice to underserved communities, and providing resources and opportunities for our youth, is an inspiration to us all," Lovely said. "She is a true advocate for cultural understanding and community development, and a true Commonwealth Heroine.

Nuncio developed The Caribbean Project at The House of the Seven Gables to help students deepen their understanding of Caribbean history while strengthening their English language and literacy skills.

Nuncio also spearheaded the Community Conversations at the Gables, providing interactive workshops about immigration past and present. She has also taught adult English literacy and citizenship classes

Nuncio’s leadership on the Latino Leadership Coalition, her service on the Salem School Committee from 2020 to 2023, and her ongoing involvement with St. Peter’s Church’s vibrant Latino community are also all testaments to her commitment to supporting and uplifting others.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)