MEET MICHAEL
A Commitment to Community and Public Service
Michael Moody has called Rye home for 25 years. With decades of professional experience and a long record of community involvement, he is running to represent Rye and Greenland in the New Hampshire House.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Born and raised in New England, Michael first moved to New Hampshire in 1982 to attend Dartmouth College, where he graduated with honors. After working in finance for several years, he attended the University of Virginia School of Law and began his legal career practicing labor and employment law.
Michael returned to New Hampshire in 2001 as Assistant General Counsel at The Timberland Company. For the past 14 years, he has served as Principal of MJ Moody Legal Advisors, representing local, national, and international companies.
ROOTED IN RYE
Michael and his wife, Taraneh Azar, MD, have lived in Rye for 25 years and raised their three children, Daria, Aidan, and Mitra, here.
PROVEN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Seacoast Science Center
Trustee
Chase Home for Children
Former Board Member and Chair
Rye Public Library
Former Trustee, Chair, and Treasurer
Rye & SAU 50 School Boards
Past Board Member