Larry Mayes

Larry is responsible for the execution and strategy of the Agency’s programs and services throughout Eastern Massachusetts. A passionate and tireless leader for creative solutions to stem youth violence, he also serves as an advocate on social issues that the organization is involved with including hunger, job training, and resettlement and interpretation services.

Prior to joining Catholic Charities in 2010, Larry was the cabinet chief of human services for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and an advisor for public safety issues for the City of Boston. During his six-year tenure with the city, he helped create the mayor’s public safety task force and the city’s lead summer initiative, Boston ROCKS. From 2001 to 2004, he was the director for the Log School and senior manager for Federated Neighborhood Houses in Dorchester, where he changed the mission of the alternative school, and developed new programs that reduced violence among area youth.

Larry holds a master’s degree in public policy from Regent University and resides in Hyde Park with his wife, Sadiemarie, and two daughters, Tara and Ilana.