Dear ELP Alumni:
Are you a member of a board? As we prepare for the next "How to get on a Board" event on May 6, we would like to know what boards you are on. Please either take the time to fill out the quick survery at http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e29prd07feh65ln9/start or email me at leaders@umb.edu with your board affiliation(s).
Some fellows who are on boards include:
Brenda Rodriquez '04, Boston Globe Foundation
Chi Huang '05, Board of Early Education and Care
Nate Pusey '03, Children's Chorus
Cynthia Terwilliger '02, MA Foundation for the Humanities
Pat Haswell '02, Boston Municipal Research Bureau
Eduardo Tobon '03, ALPHA
Paul Francisco '05, ALPHA
Michael James '06, Community Resource Design Center
Francois Fils-Aime '07, Dorcester YMCA
Phil Carver '06, Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Andrea Wight
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| Meet the New ELP Alumni Board! |
Craig Williams: Secretary/Treasurer
Perry Conrad: Fundraising
Jodi Wolin: Social
Andrea Hurwitz: Programs
Mark O'Connor: Recruitment
Michelle Trousil: Women's Network
Sidney Rodrigues: Technology
Scott Sanborn and Cynthia Terwilliger: 2002 Class Representatives
Deanna Yameen and Carolyn Spicer: 2003 Class Representatives
Anne Marie Boursiquot King: 2004 Class Representative
Wendy Plotkin: 2005 Class Representative
Miriam Katz: 2006 Class Representative
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ELP Upcoming Events |
UMass Boston Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution
Colloquium Seminar ~ Collaborative Leadership
April 15, 2008
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
UMass Boston Campus Center, third floor, conference room 3540
Paul Levy, the speaker at our annual luncheon last fall, is known for his ability to turn around troubled organizations. He is also commended for his collaborative leadership style, whether in his current role as CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital or in his former role as CEO of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
The UMass Boston Dispute Resolution Program invites you to take part in a colloquium seminar in which Paul Levy will discuss the benefits and challenges of collaborative leadership.
Discussion Panel:
David Matz Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution
Maureen Scully College of Management
Benyamin Lichtenstein College of Management
For more information about this event, please contact Ann Rugnetta at 617-287-7489
 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. RSVP required to leaders@umb.edu by 4/18. Free book "America the Principled" to attendees.
Save the Date:
How to get on Boards
May 6, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. breakfast
Turner Fisheries, Westin Copley Hotel
UMB College of Management spring lunch
May 7, 2008 - Bob Glassman
Boston Harbor Hotel
ELP Annual Luncheon
October 23, 2008 - Liz Walker |
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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.
Jodi Wolin '06 of The Children's Trust Fund invites you to Young Professionals Preventing Child Abuse (YPPCA) 5th Annual Silver Lining at Boston Public, 234 Berkeley Street, Thursday, April 24th from 6:30 to 9:30. An evening of cocktails, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a raffle and more to benefit the Children's Trust Fund. Tickets: $30.00. For more information please contact Kaetlyn.obrien@state.ma.us.
Also, Children's Trust Fund's 1st Annual Fatherhood Classic Golf Tournament, Monday, June 23, 2008, Red Tail Golf Club, 15 Buldge Road, Devens, MA, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. By participating in CTF's inaugural golf tournament, you will be helping to sustain CTF's Fatherhood Initiative and other vital programs throughout Massachusetts. For more information visit www.mctf.org or contact Kristin Wright at 617-502-8762 or by email at kristin.wright@state.ma.us.
Teresa Rodriguez '07 - Please join the trustees and co-directors of the Roxbury Preparatory Charter School for the 4th Annual Prep for Success Dinner Honoring Paul Grogan, President & CEO, The Boston Foundation on Monday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the UMass Boston Campus Center. For more information, please contact Laura Christian at 617-566-2361, x124 or lchristian@roxburyprep.org. www.roxburyprep.org. |
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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.
2002
Joe Carroll of Keyspan was recently pictured in The Patriot Ledger under "Good Causes" Saturday/Sunday, March 15-16, 2008 edition, page F6. He attended the Gala & Auction for South Shore Habitat for Humanity on March 1.
Cynthia Terwilliger was recently promoted to Senior Vice President at Citizen's Bank.
2004
Steven Patrick was recently promoted to Vice President of Development at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
2005
Paul Francisco of Veritude was honored on March 26 with the Arnold Z. Rosoff Award in individual acheivement for his work to promote diversity.
Anna Giraldo-Kerr of Shades of Success welcomed an addition to her family, baby boy, Arturo Dennis Kerr born on January 4th.
Dr. Chi Huang of the Boston Medical Center was appointed to be on the Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care.
Marc Lucas Welcomed Jason Lucas, Born August 1, 2007.
2006
Philip J. Carver accepted a position in the Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs at UMassBoston. His new email address is philip.carver@umb.edu. He is also a new Board member of the following: Action for Boston Community Development is Boston's antipoverty agency, serving more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents through its city-wide network of neighborhood-based organizations. And he is on the Dorchester NSC (DNSC) provides valuable services to one of the largest communities in Boston, and is committed to improving the quality of live for its residents. It strives to serve as a positive change agent in the lives of its neighbors and to provide leadership in issues and areas of concern to Dorchester and the city of Boston.
2007
Wendy Lement was recently promoted to Full Professor at Regis College. Her company, Theatre Espresso, has received grants from the Patrick-Murray Inaugural Committee and from the Boston Cultural Council to launch their new play The Nine Who Dared: Crisis in Little Rock (October 2008-June 2010). In collaboration with the Museum of African American History and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the play will be in residence at both the John Adams Courthouse and at the Abiel Smith School - our nation's 1st public school built specifically to educate black children. In addition, her new play Woman with the Red Kerchief about Leo Tolstoy (co-written with Russian scholar Firouzeh Mostashari) will premiere at Theater in the Open in Newburyport, Massachusetts in September 2008. Wendy is currently teaching a graduate course at Emerson College in "Devising Theatre-in-Education," and is directing Pippin at Regis College, which runs April 24-27. Call the Regis, Fine Arts Center Box Office at 781-768-7070 for more information.
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| ELP Requests for Assistance |
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Francois Fils-Aime '07 - The Dorchester YMCA is looking for additional board members. Every year, the Dorchester YMCA provides over $150,000 in programs and services to families who otherwise cannot afford them. Our goal is to raise $50,000 every year. Every dollar of that will directly benefit the families involved with the Dorchester YMCA. If anyone is interested, they can contact me via email francoisfilsaime@yahoo.com or 617-212-1850. I am currently a board member for the Dorchester YMCA.
Michael James '06 - The Community Resource Design Center is organizing a Youth Safety Design event (June 21 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). We need to secure sponsorship so that we can have the resources to inspire and instruct our youth to use their creativity to collectively design solutions to community safety issues. We are trying to raise $20,000. My college has already contributed $3000 to the Community Resource Design Center for this event. We would like organizations to help sponsor the 100 diverse youth who will participate in the event. All levels of contributions are appreciated. Please call me if you have questions 617-585-0126.
Vanesa Matamoros '07 - I am looking to either rent or sell my property in Lexington. Lexington's Emerson Gardens condo community is beautifully maintained with spacious LR/DR, hardwood floors, comfortable kitchen, gorgeous updated bathroom, two bedrooms, office/family room, spacious laundry and storage area. Heat, hot water, snow removal and landscaping are included in the condominium fee. Please call or email for an appointment, pictures and prices. 781-652-9648 / 339-970-1644/ vanesamg5@yahoo.com
John Sieracki '06 - The Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities is actively seeking nominations of qualified individuals to serve on its board of directors. Candidates must work or reside in Massachusetts and believe in the importance of the humanities -- history, literature, philosophy, and related academic disciplines -- and their relevance to contemporary life. In addition to professionals in fields related to the humanities, the board consists of members with expertise in program evaluation, grassroots organizing, marketing, finance, law, fundraising, and many other areas. If you would like to nominate someone, or are interested yourself, please visit our website, www.mfh.org/foundation/wanted.htm, for more information and a description of board member responsibilities.
Cedric Sinclair '08- Please find the Boston Architectural College's call for entries for the 2%: Women of Color in Design exhibition which will be on display in the Boston Architectural College's McCormick Gallery, May 10th - May 17th during the 2008 AIA Convention "We The People." The call for entries can be found on the BAC's homepage at www.the-bac.edu. Entries are due Friday, April 25, 2008.
The exhibition is open to all women of color (i.e., African Americans, Latinas, Asians, etc) in the design professions, (i.e., architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, and furniture design). Although African American women represent approximately .02% of the architecture field the number of all non-white women designers in the professions is closer to a figure representing 2%. The exhibition is designed to underline how underrepresented all women of color are in the architecture profession.
I ask your assistance in communicating this opportunity for your peers to participate in this exciting exhibit celebrating all women of color in the design professions. Feel free to forward to others in the profession who may be interested. Please contact me if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this opportunity. Thank you.
Cynthia Terwilliger '02 - I will be running this year's Boston Marathon with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. It will be my first marathon and I am doing it to celebrate my 20 year anniversary of beating a non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Please support the Society's research efforts and put an end to blood-related cancers by making a donation at: http://www.active.com/donate/tntma/tntmaCTerwil. Thank you for your support!
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. 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 2008-2009 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 communication, conflict resolution, the political process, entrepreneurship, media relations, networking, and teamwork. Click here to learn more |
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| Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution |
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Dear ELP Alums:
As you consider next steps in your professional development, I hope you will include the UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution in the mix of options you consider. The negotiation workshops that were part of your ELP training gave you a brief introduction to what we have to offer.
Conflict resolution skills are needed and valued in a broad range of careers. Our interdisciplinary curriculum combines theory and practice, offering students insights and skills for managing conflict in a variety of settings. Our graduates are putting their skills to use in fields as diverse as business management, health care, and international affairs.
Established in 1986, our top-ranked program remains the only program in Massachusetts offering graduate degrees in this dynamic and growing field. Classes meet evenings and week-ends to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. You can earn a 36-credit Master of Arts degree or an 18-credit Graduate Certificate; you can also take individual classes without enrolling in a degree program.
I hope you will visit our web site www.disres.umb.edu to get more information, and encourage you to contact me to discuss how our programs can help you achieve your goals.
Associate Director
UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution
617-287-7415 |
| 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:
2002 Class Representatives
Deanna Yameen and Carolyn Spicer: 2003 Class Representatives
Anne Marie Bourisquot King: 2004 Class Representative
Wendy Plotkin: 2005 Class Representative
Miriam Katz: 2006 Class Representative
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