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Tess McCarthy serves as the Community Relations and Development Manager at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a private non-profit organization on Nantucket Island. Tess coordinates the MMA's community relations, communications, special events, and fundraising initiatives. Driven by her passion for community engagement and partnership building, Tess advances the MMA's mission by fostering long-lasting connections with the Nantucket community and beyond.

Nantucket has been a constant in Tess's life since she was born. Her time on island has strengthened her appreciation for Nantucket's unique beauty, community, and history. Tess received her bachelor's in communications from Virginia Tech and is pursuing her master's degree in strategic communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, she has a deep appreciation for the natural world and enjoys long walks around Nantucket, reading, and playing golf.