Meet Eunice

Eunice is a proud first-generation Haitian American woman, daughter, a wife, sister, and artist. Her parents Evelyn and Ed grew up and met in Delmas, a rural town in Port-au-Prince Haiti, before immigrating to the United states. Like most immigrant parents, Eunice’s instilled in her the tenets of hard work and perseverance. They started out working low wage service jobs in fast food and hotel maintenance and went on to become licensed nurses, all while raising three girls. Together, they taught Eunice the value of hard work and honesty, and the importance of lifting as we climb.

In August 2000, Eunice’s family was changed forever when her mother passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 42. Her passing shook the fabric of their family and thrust Eunice’s dad into single fatherhood. Eunice was 12 years old, just about to enter her teenage years, and her mother - her best friend - was gone. They lived in a two-family home in Malden and the memories of her warmth and big heart were infused throughout the home, making it difficult to put the pieces together. Eunice’s family needed a fresh start to try and rebuild. That fresh start was Methuen.

Eunice quickly fell in love with the community and felt compelled to give back. She joined the choir, the track team, drama club, poetry club, Key Club, Best Buddies, International Club, band, and helped to found the Adopt a Grandparent Club. Eunice seized any chance she could to be in the community and serve others. This passion has only grown as it matured, and continues to drive her to give back in her adult life.

In 2010, Eunice went on to obtain her bachelors in Political Science followed by her Masters in Economic and Social Development in 2012. She continued her engagement work as a student leader and it was there that she met her husband, Jake, a fellow student leader at the time. Upon graduation she was awarded the Chancellor's Medal for Student Service, the most prestigious award bestowed to a graduate who exemplifies service to the community that enhances student life.

Eunice has since dedicated her life to helping families secure affordable housing, overseeing self-sufficiency programs for individuals looking to expand opportunities for their families, and bringing financial resources to government agencies and nonprofits to serve those in need.

In 2017, Eunice answered the call to run for public office and has given her all to the seat. As a City Councilor she brought much needed resources to the City. She established the Economic Development Committee, founded the community wide Methuen Day celebration that yields over 5,000 participants each year, championed a diversity and inclusion policy for the City, and collaborated on grants to support small business owners and local artists. Having worked in the Community Development Department for the City of Haverhill and currently at the YWCA in Lawrence, Eunice has served in communities throughout the district and knows their character and needs firsthand.