Hailey Pearson is no stranger to multi-tasking. She is the co-head of a Montessori school, the director of the Haverhill Art Walk, a full-time NECC student, and a mother of two. Now, she’s adding one more title to that list.
In May, Pearson was appointed by Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett for a contractual position as the city’s downtown events coordinator, a position made possible through a state economic development grant. For Pearson, who describes herself as a passionate community organizer, it is a dream role.
“It has been a wonderful process since I came on board this spring,” she says. “I hope to continue bringing people together through art, music, and culture.”
Pearson’s initial focus is to connect with residents and city officials about the programming they would like to see in the city. In the longer term, Pearson, who is taking a range of education and sign language interpreting courses at NECC and is passionate about ASL, hopes to find ways in which she can use her studies to make Haverhill even more vibrant and inclusive for people of all cultures and backgrounds.
“I would love for Haverhill to be a center that the Deaf community feels comfortable in, welcome in, and excited to visit,” she says.
