José Masso III

Trustee at Boston Public Library

José Masso is the host and producer of “¡Con Salsa!” a weekly bilingual program that airs on WBUR 90.9FM, National Public Radio in Boston.

José was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2010. He has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican/Latino to join such a renowned group of radio and television broadcasters throughout the Commonwealth and received the prestigious gold medal for service to National Public Radio in 2015.

For nearly half a century “¡Con Salsa!” has served as a musical and cultural bridge for a diverse audience and José was recognized by the Jazz Journalists Association as one of the 2021 Jazz Heroes, as an advocate who has had a significant impact on their local communities.

He began as a bilingual teacher in the Boston Public Schools at Copley Square High School (now the Muriel Sutherland Snowden International School) and later worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Governor Michael Dukakis. Followed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, and ending at Massport. In 2021 José retired from Massport as the Director of Policy.

José serves as principal of JCMIII Consulting LLC. His nearly five decades of experience are now providing professional consulting to corporate, public, academic, and non-profit organizations in the areas of Policy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Community Relations, and Government Affairs.

He is a respected leader in these areas and has used his unique skills and expertise in strategically building the skills and knowledge of his clients that result in transformational change.

Then, Mayor-elect Michelle Wu appointed José to her Transition Team as an advisor after the 2021 mayoral elections for his leadership and community service. In 2022 Boston Magazine named José one of the 100 Most Influential Bostonians.

Timeline

  • Trustee

    Current role