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In this summer issue of the ELP Exchange, I would like to divert your attention to ELP on the Move. Most of the submissions below are not directly from the fellows who are mentioned, but are articles that ELP staff and fellows have found in media outlets and newsletters that have grabbed our attention. This has also been the case in past newsletters, and we're sure it will be a continuing trend.
Congratulations to our alums for your recognition as community leaders. And don't be so humble ELP Fellows- send us your "on the move" information so we don't have to work so hard stumbling upon it.
Best,
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ELP Upcoming Events |
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 Join us for the ELP Annual Luncheon with Liz Walker
October 23, 2008
Westin Copley Hotel
Join the University of Massachusetts Boston's Center for Collaborative Leadership, many of the area's most distinguished business and civic leaders, and the event sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield, as we celebrate Greater Boston's future leaders at the annual Emerging Leaders lunch on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Westin Copley Place Hotel. The lunch will celebrate and honor the 2008 Emerging Leaders Fellows, while introducing the Emerging Leaders Program to participants for the 2009 cohort. We are delighted to have as our keynote speaker Liz Walker, Award-winning journalist and documentary producer and co-founder of Liz Walker Journey Productions. Liz Walker is Host and Executive Producer of WBZ 4's Sunday With Liz Walker. An ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Walker has chosen to combine her communication skills with her spiritual passion to serve the world. Ms. Walker will be giving a speech entitled Leading with my Heart: How I Learned to Take Risks. To request more information, please contact Andrea Wight at leaders@umb.edu or 617-287-3890. RSVP information>> Individual ticket: $75.00 (2008 cohort free)
Table Sponsorship (tax deductable):
$5000 Gold sponsor 20 tickets, program listing
$2500 Silver sponsor 15 tickets, program listing
$1000 Bronze sponsor 10 tickets, program listing
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JoseAlberto, '07, Boston Medical Center: As part of the Young Professional's Board for Big Sister of Greater Boston, we are throwing our second Annual Urban Beach Party, our signature fund raising event. I am extending a personal invitation as an ELP alum - it would be wonderful to have ELP members, current and past, as this event. The event is hosted by Big Sister's Young Professional Board on Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Exchange Conference Center. Tickets are $75 each. 21+ only please. Click here to purchase your ticket today!
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IDEAS Boston 2008 - Join the Brainstorm
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Join Moderator Tom Ashbrook, host of NPR's On Point, and some of this region's most cutting edge thinkers at this unique one-day conference. Sixteen innovators from the fields of science, arts, medicine, technology, law, economics, architecture and more each present their 'big idea' in a fast-paced format that includes time for networking, artistic breaks, lunch, and a gala reception. The event will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue. The prgram is from 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM followed by a reception 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Individual registration fee (before September 1) is $199 and includes all speakers, breakfast, lunch, and reception. Group and non-profit rates available. For more information, including a list of speakers, and to register, go to www.ideasboston.com or call 617-224-1628. IDEAS Boston is a non-profit organization operating under the fiscal sponsorship of MassINC. For further information, contact Kathryn Plazak, IDEAS Boston Conference Director, at 617-224-1704, or kplazak@ideasboston.com.
Massachusetts Conference for Women
Thursday December 11, 2008 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
You'll find plenty to spark ideas for The Next Chapter of You at the 2008 Massachusetts Conference for Women! The power and presence of this amazing community provides the inspiration, information, connection and motivation you need to write your next chapter, whether your goal is to build your network, impact your community, achieve work-life balance, advance your career, improve your health, market yourself and much, much more. The non-profit, non-partisan Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development and personal growth. Learn more and register at www.maconferenceforwomen.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.
2003
 Affordable Housing Finance recently awarded ACDC's Executive Director, Jeremy Liu, a 2008 Young Leader for his outstanding leadership in affordable housing and community development. The award is reserved for those with a recognized ability to build organizations, lead programs, and think creatively about these issues.
Eduardo Tobon, Senior Vice President and Director of International Cash Management and Strategic Alliances at Sovereign Bank, was invited July 22 to the White House in honor of Colombian Independence Day. Along with members of Congress, U.S. Secretaries and Colombian dignitaries, Tobon listened as President George Bush gave a speech acknowledging the importance of a strong working relationship between the U.S. and Colombia. The White House and The Embassy of Colombia in Washington recognized Tobon as one of the key Colombians in the United States. A native of Medellin, Colombia, Tobon said he was invited to the event because of his strong presence in the Boston community, both as a banking representative and Hispanic American.
2005
Darius X. Thompson has joined the American Red Cross Northern New England Division in the Blood Services Division. (correction)
2006
Michael James, director of human resources and diversity at Boston Architectural College, and a member of CDRC's board created an event to help young people develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through the methods of design and architecture. The youth were empowered to use their creativity to solve safety issues in their neighborhoods. The event is highlighted in the Bay State Banner: http://www.baystatebanner.com/Local17-2008-06-26
2007
Francois Fils-Aime has been promoted to principal of the Uphams Corner Charter School. Francois is also a member of the Dorchester YMCA and they are currently looking for board member candidates. If anyone is interested, they can email francoisfilsaime@yahoo.com.
Jason Schupbach, Massachusetts Department of Business Development, was interviewed by Geoff Edgers, The Boston Globe, in an article published August 3, 2008 titled, The art of facilitation>>.
2008
 Joseph Bator, Eastern Bank, was in the BBJ Out of the Office section August 1-7, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 27 "Eastern Bank gets in the swim". Joe writes, "Swim across America is a great organization that raises money for Cancer and was started by the brother of a friend and co-worker of mine who is a cancer survivor. The Friday event (and the one with the picture) is an all day relay swim in Boston Harbor the average swimmer swims about 2 -3 miles during the day in 3 -5 separate swims." Eastern Bank and its swimmers raised more than $15,000 for Swim Across America.
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Center for Collaborative Leadership News |
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The Center for Collaborative Leadership at UMass Boston has received a grant for $25,000 from State Street Corporation to work on a project to solicit and publish the voices of emerging leaders about their thoughts on leadership and the challenges leaders face. Authors are from the Center's Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) and represent the major business, non-profit and governmental organizations in the Greater Boston region. The book will also include survey and focus group data from the participants of the ELP-- some 296 emerging leaders.
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Get Linked In! |
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 You're invited to join the ELP Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Joining will allow you to find and contact other ELP Alumni members on LinkedIn. The goal of this group is to have a place for all UMASS ELP Alumni to exchange information about upcoming events, activities, job/volunteer/networking opportunities for ELP Alumni. Let's stay connected and continue to strengthen the network of ELP Alumni.
Look forward to seeing you join the group!
Darius X. Thompson, 06 ELP Alumni
darius.thompson@gmail.com
603-494-8006
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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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Community Counts |
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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
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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