Who is John L. Intoppa?

John Intoppa is a recent graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design with a minor in FA3D Sculpture. As a product of public education from K-BFA, Intoppa hopes to bring that student experience insight to the committee. At MassArt, he served as the Student Trustee of the institution from 2020-2021, and then President of the Student Government Association (SGA) from 2021-2023 As well as a Resident Advisor for AY2023. Building back student life on campus, Intoppa worked on transforming the SGA from a bank, to a more focused governing body on campus.

Intoppa is also the President of the MHS / MTVHS Class of 2019. While attending MPS, Intoppa filled his time by being apart of the Medford High School Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, Medford Orchestra, Medford Rowing, and various involvements with an assortment of clubs such as the Drama Club (middle and high), Asian Club, and Magic & Cardistry Club (in which he founded). Intoppa attended the Columbus Elementary School (K-5), Andrews Middle School (6-8) and Medford High School (9-12).

Achievements in Public Education

Plenary Speaker, Design Management Institute’s Diversity in Design Conference 2023

Continuous Service Award 2023 Recipient

Leader of the Year 2023 Nominee

2022 Design Management Institute Student Essay Winner

Leader of the Year 2022 Recipient

SGA Organization of the Year Award 2022 Nominee

Open Educational Resources Embassador, Student Advisory Council

Board of Trustees Representative, Presidential Search Committee

Member, Special Committee on Presidential Vacancy Planning

Leader of the Year Award 2021 Nominee

Emerging Leader Award 2020 Recipient

Citizen of the Year - MHS & Medford Chamber of Commerce

Member, National Honors Society & Junior Honors Society

The Committee to Elect John Intoppa would like to formally announce their bid for a seat on the Medford School Committee (2023):

….. I officially pulled papers to run for the Medford School Committee once again. Four years ago I had a goal to get conversations started and to make change for the student experience. After coming a bit short of making it on, I shifted my direction and ended up working in higher education for nearly three and a half years. I spent those years working on the goals I had for the city at a state education level - making the student experience more enjoyable, welcoming, and interdependent.

My goals of communication, initiative, and social responsibility are still intact and elevated more than they were four years ago. While I go around collecting signatures and talking to residents - I foresee my platform shifting throughout the campaign. As of right now my two main focuses are once again around the arts within our public schools / community as well as mental health awareness and action. There will be more information surrounding the platform as time goes on.

My website is currently down and will be newly updated as soon as possible. Billing information needs to be updated.

I am the product of public education, from primary to higher. My work the last four years has been in student leadership, success, and development. I am ready to fight for our students and make sure their voices are heard and the seat is ready at the table for them in discussion.

Thank you.