Essential workers—from healthcare to transit to grocery workers—are risking their health to continue to serve the Commonwealth. But they, along with communities of color and nursing home residents, are bearing the worst brunt of the COVID-19 epidemic. However, none of these groups are represented in Governor Baker’s Advisory Board for reopening the Massachusetts economy, which includes only 17 members, more than half of which are corporate executives. Only 3 are health experts. This imbalanced Board cannot be counted on to offer an adequate reopening plan.