Kate Hogan is a Democrat representing the 3rd Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Born on January 15, 1957, in Lynn, Massachusetts, she has served since 2009, currently in her seventh term as Speaker Pro Tempore. Notable achievements include serving as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health, co-chair of the Elder Caucus, and advocating for public health legislation, regional economic development, healthcare improvements, and support for elders and vulnerable populations. She supports genocide education in schools, Indigenous Peoples' agendas, and the Work and Family Mobility Act for driver's licenses regardless of immigration status.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: St. Mary's High School; B.A. from University of Massachusetts Amherst .
• Professional Background: Over 25 years in publishing and print, including Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Gnomon Inc. , Executive Director at SFI and Sojourner: The Women's Forum , and Media & Print Sales Executive at Kennedy Publishing .
• Political Experience: Elected in 2008; Speaker Pro Tempore ; First Division Chair ; prior roles as House Division Leader, officer of Stow and Maynard Democratic Town Committees , and Middlesex and Worcester Democrats; served on Stow Council on Aging and Community Preservation Committee. Actively involved in UMass Amherst Women into Leadership program.