THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Pamela Lee Lowry

September 7, 1944 – November 16, 2021 

“Asking a political professional in 1988 how they use a computer is like asking a reporter how they use their telephone.” Pamela Lowry, Director of Computer Operations for Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis, 1988

Massachusetts political operative and champion of women’s rights. Consultant focusing on administration, election-law compliance and fund-raising. Author. Abortion rights advocate. Planned Parenthood, Boston. Executive committee member of NARAL and Director of Constitutional Defense Project, MA. Campaign staffer for Governor Michael S. Dukakis, 1979. Director of Computer Operations for the Dukakis Presidential campaign, 1988.