Mary Z. Connaughton is the Institute’s Chief Operating Officer. Also serving as Pioneer’s Director of Government Transparency, she digs into Massachusetts’ most opaque systems, proposing better public access to critical data. Her resume includes high-stakes roles like CFO of the Massachusetts State Lottery and board member of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, where she gained attention for her sharp critiques of toll policies. With degrees in accounting and English and an MBA, Connaughton blends numbers with narrative to champion transparency and effective government.