About waterville

Waterville Consulting was founded in 2002 to serve the growth industries that underpin the economy of New England. Fueled by the success of Waterville’s technology clients, the firm successfully expanded into the real estate and foreign direct investment industries. Widely recognized for their ability to reach decision makers and deliver solutions, Waterville Consulting should be part of your company’s success plan.

Sean Curran

Principal

Sean Curran is the Principal of Waterville Consulting, a public affairs and government relations firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Sean is a dedicated civic leader, serving as Chairman of the Board for College Bound Dorchester, one of the City of Boston's largest community based organizations, creating a path to college for the most disengaged young people in the city. Sean has also served as the Chairman of the Deval Patrick Committee.
In 2012, Governor Patrick installed Sean as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts liaison to the White House Office of Public Outreach, a post he served through 2013. Sean also serves on the boards of two influential business organizations in the Commonwealth: The Alliance for Business Leadership, a group of CEO's that believe that progressive social and economic policy create a stronger Commonwealth; and MassInc, the leading bi-partisan think tank in Massachusetts.
Motivated by the life of his sister who had Down Syndrome, Sean undertook the production of a documentary film that focused on the dearth of resources available to young adults with disabilities that live below the poverty level. That film, “Best Kept Secret” was awarded the George Foster Peabody award for best documentary in 2013.
Sean is very active in Democratic politics in the Commonwealth and his office is a frequent stop for sitting and aspiring officeholders from city councilors, to state legislators, to members of congress.
He attended Boston College High School and Boston College and resides with his wife Kelly and sons Michael, John and Christopher in Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Sean Curran

Principal

Sean Curran is the Principal of Waterville Consulting, a public affairs and government relations firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Sean is a dedicated civic leader, serving as Chairman of the Board for College Bound Dorchester, one of the City of Boston's largest community based organizations, creating a path to college for the most disengaged young people in the city. Sean has also served as the Chairman of the Deval Patrick Committee.
In 2012, Governor Patrick installed Sean as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts liaison to the White House Office of Public Outreach, a post he served through 2013. Sean also serves on the boards of two influential business organizations in the Commonwealth: The Alliance for Business Leadership, a group of CEO's that believe that progressive social and economic policy create a stronger Commonwealth; and MassInc, the leading bi-partisan think tank in Massachusetts.
Motivated by the life of his sister who had Down Syndrome, Sean undertook the production of a documentary film that focused on the dearth of resources available to young adults with disabilities that live below the poverty level. That film, “Best Kept Secret” was awarded the George Foster Peabody award for best documentary in 2013.
Sean is very active in Democratic politics in the Commonwealth and his office is a frequent stop for sitting and aspiring officeholders from city councilors, to state legislators, to members of congress.
He attended Boston College High School and Boston College and resides with his wife Kelly and sons Michael, John and Christopher in Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Ava Callender Concepcion, Esq.

Vice President

Ava Callender Concepcion, Esq. is the Vice President of Waterville Consulting, leading the firm’s Community Relations practice. As a native Bostonian, Ava understands that each neighborhood is unique and how important engagement is in achieving success.

Ava comes to Waterville Consulting from her position as Director of Government Affairs and External Partnerships for Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney. There, she advised the District Attorney on legislation concerning the Office, maintained liaison with representatives from each level of government, and identified funding opportunities through the state legislature.

Ava previously served as counsel to State Senator William N. Brownsberger and the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary. There, Ava assumed the role of lead attorney on all real estate matters presented to the Committee including short-term rental legislation, just cause evictions, and mandatory rent escrow.  Ava also drafted several original components of the Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2018, a comprehensive legislative package designed to reduce crime and improve public safety throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Before beginning her work on Beacon Hill, Ava clerked for Commissioner Frank J. Scharaffa in the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and in the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND). In both roles, Ava assessed pertinent housing information to determine compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Ava received her undergraduate degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a historically black college in Charlotte, North Carolina, earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law in Boston, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.  She is a longtime Delegate to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention and a former candidate for Boston City Council.

Four generations of Ava’s family have lived in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston.  She currently resides in Dorchester with her husband David and son David, II.

Ava Callender Concepcion, Esq.

Vice President

Ava Callender Concepcion, Esq. is the Vice President of Waterville Consulting, leading the firm’s Community Relations practice. As a native Bostonian, Ava understands that each neighborhood is unique and how important engagement is in achieving success.

Ava comes to Waterville Consulting from her position as Director of Government Affairs and External Partnerships for Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney. There, she advised the District Attorney on legislation concerning the Office, maintained liaison with representatives from each level of government, and identified funding opportunities through the state legislature.

Ava previously served as counsel to State Senator William N. Brownsberger and the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary. There, Ava assumed the role of lead attorney on all real estate matters presented to the Committee including short-term rental legislation, just cause evictions, and mandatory rent escrow.  Ava also drafted several original components of the Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2018, a comprehensive legislative package designed to reduce crime and improve public safety throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Before beginning her work on Beacon Hill, Ava clerked for Commissioner Frank J. Scharaffa in the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and in the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND). In both roles, Ava assessed pertinent housing information to determine compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Ava received her undergraduate degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a historically black college in Charlotte, North Carolina, earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law in Boston, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.  She is a longtime Delegate to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention and a former candidate for Boston City Council. Four generations of Ava’s family have lived in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston.  She currently resides in Dorchester with her husband David and son David, II.