Quaverly and her family live on Graves Avenue, blocks away from where her in-laws settled after migrating from Poland at the end of WWII. Before settling down to start a family and enter public service, Quaverly was a classically trained cellist who toured the world, playing in many hallowed music halls with other renowned musicians. Perhaps that is why as a city councilor she is so clearly undeterred by moments of tension, trusting that resolution is always on the way.

"It’s wonderful, albeit rare when everything works in total harmony,” she said. “But a public servant has to be willing to introduce dissonance when it is needed. This means speaking up even when it’s uncomfortable to do so and being willing to take criticism. I never take it personally if another councilor reacts negatively to things that I have to say as the representative for Ward 3.”

Quaverly has demonstrated this repeatedly throughout her first term, particularly in her advocacy for greater transparency, better schools and roads, and a much more democratic budgeting process. Whether spearheading a unanimously approved initiative or tapping the brakes as the lone voice of caution, Quaverly treats every issue before the council with great care and concern for the people of Ward 3.

She initially became involved with Ward 3 issues during the early days of the pandemic, as she brought her neighborhood together safely when options for gathering were limited. She started a gardening group and held bonfires where her neighbors could socialize and discuss issues of the day. When she learned of someone's struggles, she coordinated the neighborhood to help: for example, raising money for a single mother whose belongings were lost to a fire, creating jobs for residents at the Hairston House, and building the Bridge Street School gardens. She joined the Bridge Street School Council, became president of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association, and began apprenticing with local officials.

This all naturally led to Quaverly running for and winning her seat on the city council in 2023, for which she felt well prepared by her work as a court stenographer. Having kept a close ear to judges and attorneys for over a decade, Quaverly models the debate and thorough deliberation found in courtrooms, while also welcoming robust public participation at every meeting, given her genuine interest in people and democracy. Innately curious and meticulously analytical, she arrives at her positions and votes by combining the honest views of Ward 3 residents with extensive legal and financial research.

Quaverly's three children attend Bridge Street Elementary School. When she is out and about, you can still find her playing her cello, on Sundays at the Florence Congregational Church and often in surprising places, like Joe's Pizza. But most of the time you'll find her with the residents of Ward 3, learning about their lives and the ways that she can help.