Lillian “Lily” Martin recently joined Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s staff as deputy chief of staff.
Martin, a Salisbury native and now of Groveland, most recently served a little more than two years as communications and community engagement manager for the City of Chelsea and previously worked as communications manager and assistant to the mayor of Melrose. She succeeds Josselyn De León-Estrada.
“I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to earn residents’ trust and deliver results by maintaining strong communication, providing responsive constituent services and actively engaging with the community,” Martin said, adding, “I look forward to working alongside Mayor Barrett, city staff, community partners and residents to support the mayor’s priorities, strengthen connections throughout the community and help ensure people have access to the information, resources and services they need.”
Martin attended Northern Essex Community College before earning a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University, where she got her start as a public relations associate in the Salem State president’s office in 2018.
“Having attended Northern Essex Community College and spent much of my life in the area, it’s especially meaningful to serve this community,” said Martin.
As deputy chief of staff, Martin supports the mayor’s office’s day-to-day operations, communications, constituent services and community engagement efforts. She said the role includes serving as a press contact, helping communicate city initiatives and services, supporting residents and businesses seeking assistance from City Hall, coordinating outreach with the community and assisting in the implementation of the Barrett’s priorities and strategic initiatives.
Martin lives with her husband and two daughters.