Dear ELP Alumni:
In only six years, the Emerging Leaders Program Alumni Network has grown to 245 members strong. If you think about the individual networks that each Alumni brings, our group represents hundreds of thousands of connections across the City of Boston and beyond!
To ensure a strong and growing ELP Network, an Alumni Board meets monthly to plan social, networking and other special opportunities to help keep us collaborating, informed and connected. Board meetings alternate each month between in-person meetings and conference calls.
As the outgoing Board Chair, I invite all of you to consider taking on a leadership role within the ELP Alumni Network. Please click this link to find the various roles and responsibilities of Alumni Board members. Now through March 5, we will be accepting nominations for the 2008 Alumni Board. I encourage you to nominate yourself or fellow alum. If multiple candidates are interested in the same position, we will conduct voting through an on-line process. In past years, we have only had one slate of candidates, so voting was not required. Either way, the election process will be communicated.
If you are interested in getting involved, would like to nominate someone or would like to know more about any particular position, please let me know. The new Alumni Board will be introduced at a special event we're planning on the evening of Wednesday, March 19 at Artists for Humanity.
Thanks, and I hope to see many of you at the Boston Common Frog Pond for our ELP Ice Skating Social Monday, February 25!
Best,
Jen Waldner
Alumni Chair, '03 Cohort |
| ELP In the News |
 The Emerging Leaders Program will be featured on Channel 7's Urban Update on Sunday March 2 at 11:30 a.m. Sonal Gandhi, BRA; Michael Rawan, Sovereign Bank; and Trevor Dunwell, Raytheon will be interviewed along with Director Pat Neilson about the success of the program and about the 2007 group project on "Why Young Professionals Stay in Boston." |
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ELP Essays for Leadership Anthology |
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Thank you to the ELP women who turned in essay proposals! Men - don't be shy - we'd like to include your stories too. Be a part of the Leadership Anthology. If you are interested, but just haven't seemed to find the time to write a proposal, let us know ASAP - leaders@umb.edu. Any addional ELP women are also invited to let us know they are still interested. We will work with you to make sure your story is heard. |
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ELP Upcoming Events |
Frog Pond Alumni Social: Break out the ice skates on Februray 25th at the Boston Common Frog Pond from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. This event is free* and open to friends and family. We will have snacks available. Please RSVP to leaders@umb.edu. Directions: http://www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org/pdf /directions.pdf
*Skates can be rented at the Frog Pond
Boston Municipal Research Bureau Luncheon featuring Mayor Menino
March 7, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel, Plaza Ballroom. RSVP required elpevents@umb.edu
17 seats, first come, first serve for $30.00 / person (2 seats left)
ELP Social: Artists For Humanity
March 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter. Join us for free food & drink to meet the newly elected ELP alumni board. Directions to EpiCenter 100 West Second St, South Boston.
Alumni Panel: Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor at Harvard Business School will be speaking to ELP Alum on April 23rd from noon to 2:00 p.m., at the UMass Club. Professor Kanter specializes in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change. Her strategic and practical insights have guided leaders of large and small organizations worldwide for over 25 years, through teaching, writing, and direct consultation to major corporations and governments.
Save the Date:
How to get on Boards
May 6, 2008 - breakfast
UMB College of Management spring lunch
May 7, 2008 - Bob Glassman
ELP Annual Luncheon
October 28, 2008 - Liz Walker
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Babson, Olin and Wellesley colleges have teamed up to sponsor a public lecture series on leadership and ethics. Marshall Carter, deputy chairman of the board of NYSE Euronext and former chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, will lecture on "Leadership and Ethics: Reflections on 45 Years in the Workforce," on Wednesday, February 27 at 6 p.m., at Olin's Milas Hall Auditorium. For more, call Nancy Sullivan at 781.239.4623, or email:
Jodi Wolin '06 invites you to Vinalia on Friday, February 29, 2008, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Anthem Events will present a charity fashion show with local designers to benefit the Children's Trust Fund. Proceeds from ticket sales as well as superb raffles and silent auction items will benefit CTF's statewide child abuse prevention programs. There will be complimentary appetizers and cash bar for all, and VIPs will receive the star treatment: swag bags, access to the exclusive VIP room, front row seating for the fashion shows, and much more. Help out a great cause and be part of a spectacular night! Event will be at Vinalia, 101 Arch Street $30 @ door; VIP: $40 @ door.
Steve Roger '08 First Marblehead sends this invitation: Join us for a lively and interactive presentation and discussion with Ted Childs, Jr., global business consultant on workforce diversity programs and former Vice President of Global Workforce Diversity for IBM on Wednesday, March 5 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Babson's Olin Auditorium, Olin Hall (Sorenson Auditorium for 5:00 session).
Dana Whiteside '08 of the BRA will be appearing as soloist with the Cantata Singers & Orchestra in their upcoming offering of the Requiem by Johannes Brahms. The performance will take place in Jordan Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 14th and Sunday, March 16th at 3 p.m. For details, tickets and to view information about Cantata Singers go to www.cantatasingers.org
Nayenday Thurman '08 of the BRA will be receiving the Librating Vision Award from the National Council of Negro Women - Greater Boston Section. It is their 16th Annual Banquet which is being held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA (5:30 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction, 7:00 p.m. Banquet). If anyone is interested in attending, tickets are $60 and can be purchased by sending an email to tickets@ncnwgbs.org, mailing a check (made out to NCNW GBS) P.O. Box 2804, Woburn, MA 01888-1404 or calling 781-820-7614. About the Award: Liberating Vision Award is given to individuals for their service to human kind. This service extends beyond simply performing "good deeds" or "good works". It involves having a vision and turning that vision into reality, a reality that liberates others to be the best they can be. The NCNW was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune.
Francois Fils-Aime '07 of Uphams Corner Charter School invites you to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Chi Chapter's 71st District Conference, at the Sheraton Hotel/ Braintree, on April 11-13, 2008. The weekend's events will include an awards ceremony, a youth talent contest, guest speakers, and dancing. The major purpose of this event is to raise funds for our chapter to fulfill our mission of community service and provide scholarships for disadvantaged high school seniors that are going to a four- year college beginning fall of 2008. All proceeds would go to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Chi Chapter. The national website is oppf.org. For more information, please contact Francois Fils-Aime 617-212-1850.
Cuong Hoang '08 of Philanthropic Advisors LLP invites you to The Social Innovation Forum Breakfast Series. The series provides an opportunity for members of the community to participate in a dialogue about complex social issues in Boston. Each breakfast will highlight one of 2008's social issue tracks and Social Innovators.
Women & Girls: Addressing Their Needs by Design, featuring Girls' LEAP Wednesday, February 27th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Professor, Harvard School of Public Health
Improving Food Security and Nutrition for Children and Families, featuring CitySprouts Wednesday, March 5th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: Dr. Molly Anderson, Principal, Food Systems Integrity
Early Childhood: Laying the Foundation for School Success, featuring Cradles to Crayons Tuesday, March 11th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: Meg Vaillancourt, Executive Director, The Red Sox Foundation
Social Enterprise: Nonprofit Business Ventures, featuring ReVision Urban Farm Wednesday, March 19th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: John Auerbach, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Empowering Youth through the Arts, featuring True Colors: Out Youth Theater Tuesday, March 25th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: Jarrett Barrios, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Expanding Opportunities for Disadvantaged Youth, featuring United Teen Equality Center Thursday, March 27th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Speaker: Kevin Burke, Secretary, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
The Social Innovation Forum: Approach and Impact Tuesday, March 18th, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Lunch)
To RSVP and receive event location details, contact: rsvp@socialinnovationforum.org or call 617-492-2305 |
| ELP on the Move |
Keep us posted... send information about career moves, advancements, board memberships, birth announcements, etc. to either your class representative (listed below) or to leaders@umb.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Michelle Trousil has recently become the Director of Business Partnerships for Artists For Humanity. AFH, which employs Boston teens in paid apprenticeship in the arts, including painting/murals, sculpture, photography/web design, screen-printing and graphic design, epitomizes social entrepreneurship and is a proven model for youth development. My role is to build relationships with other organizations so that we can leverage one another's talents and meet needs.
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Marc Lucas of NStar has been named the 2008 YMCA Black Achiever. |
| ELP Requests for Assistance |
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Nayenday Thurman '08 BRA was just elected President of the Pan Hellenic Council - Boston Chapter (National Council of the nine Black Greek Lettered Organizations). This year the Boston Chapter has elected to begin planning an event called Welcome to Massachusetts. In its first year, Welcome to Massachusetts will be geared toward people of color that are new to Massachusetts or may have been here a few years but have not made in roads in Massachusetts and do not know where to start. We are looking for participation from companies and organizations that serve people of color and/or are looking to recruit within communities of color. I would appreciate contact information for anyone interest in participating in the planning, sponsoring, and/or execution of this event. The Pan Hellenic Council - Boston Chapter is using this entire year (2008) to plan the event and will execute it in 2009. Again, this is currently in the planning stages and I am seeking all possible input to make this a great and successful event. If interested in participating and/or more details, please contact Nayenday Thurman at 978-987-7341 or via email nayblount@aol.com.
The Center for Collaborative Leadership is in need of corporate hosts for some of our upcoming events. If you are an employee of a corporation that can offer the occassional meeting room (large enough for at least 50 people) and assist with subsidizing the cost of food, please let Andrea know via the leaders@umb.edu email. She will be happy to address any questions or concerns as well.
Jen Waldner '03 is looking for men and women candidates to join the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston's Board of Directors or Young Professionals Board. If you have an interest in getting involved or learning more, contact Jen at jlwaldner@statestreet.com or 617.664.0341.
Jodi Wolin '06 of the Children's Trust Fund is running the 2008 Boston Marathon and raising at least $3,000 to prevent child abuse and neglect in Massachusetts. Join her at her first ever marathon party generously hosted by the 21st Amendment from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 11! There is a $20 suggested donation to attend. If you cannot make the party and want to support her efforts, don't worry(!), you can make a donation to a wonderful organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Please visit www.firstgiving.com/jodiwolin to make a donation. Contact Jodi if you wish to 'volunteer' for the day of the marathon to help cheer her along the 26 miles. | |
| Reminder: Your 2007-2008 ELP Alumni Board |
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Brief History of ELP |
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The Emerging Leaders Program is an executive training program for professionals in the Greater Boston area. In the program fellows enhance their leadership skills and learn how to work effectively with other leaders toward specific goals. Each fall, a group of "fellows" is chosen for a 10-month program involving a weeklong seminar, followed by monthly meetings and team projects. At its conclusion, fellows have honed their individual leadership skills in several areas, including networking, communication, conflict resolution, the political process, entrepreneurship, media relations, and teamwork. Click here to learn more |
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| Don't forget to mention ELP |
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Looking for a new job? Joining a new Board of Directors? Speaking at an event? Whenever you update your resume or provide an organization with your current bio, don't forget to mention the UMass Emerging Leaders Program and the year in which you participated.
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| Community Counts |
Little changes make a big difference. That is one of the underlying premises driving the service-oriented ELP fellows taking big strides toward making the Greater Boston community better. Are you doing great things in the community? Send an email to your class representative listed below:
RJ Donofrio: 2002 Class Representative rjdonofrio@statestreet.com
Deanna Yameen: 2003 Class Representative dyameen@massasoit.mass.edu
Anne Marie Bourisquot King: 2004 Class Representative
AnneMarie_Boursiquot@tufts-health.com
Wendy Plotkin: 2005 Class Representative
WPlotkin@choate.com
Miriam Katz: 2006 Class Representative mkatz@adelsonfoundation.org |
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