Marina Vaz
Environmental Justice Community Advocate | New Hampshire | She/Her
Marina joins CLF New Hampshire as the Environmental Justice Community Advocate based in Nashua. Prior to starting at CLF, she worked for the City of Manchester as the Mayor’s Community Engagement Manager. In this role, Marina served as the primary point of contact for many different stakeholders, addressing constituent concerns and working with city departments and community partners to better serve residents. She holds a dual BA in Political Science and International Affairs, and an MA in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire.
Marina grew up in the Southeast of Brazil prior to immigrating to the United States with her family. Outside of work, you can find Marina exploring Nashua’s culinary offerings and local thrift stores.
Recent Posts
Sep 22 2026
One of the things that I love about Nashua is seeing its streets full of people – families running errands downtown, commuters heading to work, and neighbors making their way to shops, parks, and the many places that bring our city to life. But all of that depends on people being able to get from…
Jul 26 2024
On July 9, Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the Nashua Planning Board pointed out that the plan was inconsistent with the community’s character. The company’s withdrawal means the city’s decision stands:…
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