Joel Richards

Joel is a Boston public school teacher, pastor, and father of two boys living in the heart of Dorchester with his wife, Madeligne. He was raised by Jamaican immigrant parents who instilled the values of hard work and mutual care in him. Joel has spent his entire life working for the community, from the classroom to the pews and streets. Through this work, he has learned how to unite diverse groups of people around issues that unite us all, such as ensuring families can provide for themselves in safe and affordable neighborhoods.