Kevin Tran named liaison for Fields Corner, Vietnamese community

Mayor Kim Janey today announced the appointment of Kevin Tran as the liaison for the Fields Corner neighborhood and Vietnamese community for the Office of Neighborhood Services. In this role, Kevin will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to connect with the Mayor's Office, and will facilitate the delivery of services in collaboration with City departments.

“I would like to give a warm welcome to Kevin Tran as our City’s newest neighborhood liaison,” said Mayor Kim Janey. “As a Dorchester native, he understands the special place where he grew up. I look forward to Kevin strengthening connections to the Fields Corner and Vietnamese communities in this new role.”

Tran was born and raised in Dorchester. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Tran previously worked as a paraprofessional at the Tynan Elementary School.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services,” said Tran. “I value being a part of a collective dedicated to engaging and improving our communities. It is so rewarding to know that I have the opportunity to serve the community I grew up in and I look forward to doing so to the best of my ability.”

In his free time, Tran enjoys playing basketball, bowling, and boxing. 

The Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) encourages, facilitates and maximizes citizen input and participation through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. To report non-emergency issues to the City, residents are encouraged to connect with BOS:311 by dialing 3-1-1 or by downloading the free BOS:311 app on iOS or Android platforms.