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Marc Silvestri

Marc Silvestri

Revere,MA

Summary

Dedicated government executive with over a decade of experience in municipal and state-level leadership, specializing in veteran affairs, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy. Proven ability to foster strategic relationships across government agencies, drive policy initiatives, and lead organizational improvements. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments, managing cross-sector collaborations, and advocating for community needs. Eager to use my extensive network, policy ability, and leadership skills to advance government relations and public policy initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Ombudsperson

Executive Office of Veteran Services
08.2023 - Current

Pioneered this newly created role to oversee resident advocacy and organizational integrity at veterans’ homes statewide.

Serve as a trusted mediator and advocate, ensuring residents’ rights and staff well-being are prioritized.

Collaborate with stakeholders—including state agencies and community organizations—to develop and refine policies within a highly regulated environment.

Lead initiatives using data analytics to find trends, report findings, and implement quality improvements—contributing to the Chelsea Veterans Home achieving a 5-star rating.

Council President

Revere City Council
01.2021 - Current
  • Engaged community members to gather feedback on local governance initiatives.
  • Collaborated with city departments to address resident concerns and improve service delivery.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing policy proposals for city council consideration.
  • Monitored legislative developments to ensure compliance with state regulations and policies.
  • Developed outreach programs to increase civic participation among diverse populations.
  • Advocated for increased funding for public safety, resulting in a decrease in crime rates within the community.
  • Encouraged inclusive policy-making through active outreach to diverse populations within the city limits.
  • Increased government transparency by implementing open meeting policies and making critical information available online.

Director of Veteran Services

City of Revere
01.2017 - 08.2023
  • Established unprecedented programs, services, and opportunities for veterans in Revere under leadership.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to facilitate outreach and engagement initiatives.
  • Maintained detailed records of veteran interactions and case progress reporting.
  • Educated veterans on rights, eligibility criteria, and available support services.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of veterans' affairs policies.
  • Improved communication with veterans by providing empathetic listening and clear explanations of benefits and procedures.
  • Analyzed claims to determine percentage of disability, permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation.
  • Prepared written appeals for claimants not satisfied with rating board decisions and presented arguments before hearing officers and federal government boards.
  • Utilized Software to compose correspondence letters to explain current status of applications and request additional documentation.

Education

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - American Studies

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.2018

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Operations management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Organizational development

Hobbies and Interests

During his downtime, Marc enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering in the community, and watching sports, especially the Patriots and Bruins.

Awards

Marc is also a US Army veteran and was deployed to a remote outpost in the mountains of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 08/09. During his deployment, Silvestri was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions during a four-hour firefight with the Taliban, and later in the deployment, he earned a Purple Heart when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his outpost.

Community Service

Revere Veterans Food Bank

Covid-19 Emergency Response

American Legion Post 61

Revere Recreation

VFW Post 6718

Accomplishments

    Revere City Council Presidnet

Affiliations

American Legion

VFW Revere

CAPIC Board Memeber

Timeline

Ombudsperson

Executive Office of Veteran Services
08.2023 - Current

Council President

Revere City Council
01.2021 - Current

Director of Veteran Services

City of Revere
01.2017 - 08.2023

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - American Studies

Salem State University