Happy Holidays from the Emerging Leaders Program!
We are grateful ~ we look forward to the New Year with a new cohort of 45 fellows. We are thankful for all of the generous donations that have come in from the alumni to support the non-profit sector applicants. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the events we hosted this year. A special thank you to the Trefler Foundation. And, many thanks to the ELP Alumni Board!
May you all have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year,
Sherry, Pat, Andrea & Glendalys |
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ELP Upcoming Events |
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Career Day
The ELP realizes that the workplace over the past year has been more stressful than usual for many. Some of you have been laid off, and others have been working extra to fill the voids left by lay offs. Some of you may be wondering, what is next, can I find fulfillment? Do you need a career coach, do you need to find new energy, and do you need to take stock of your strengths and passions, or find the ever elusive work/life balance?
We'd like to help. On February 25 from 8:15AM to 11:00AM, we will be hosting a career day. Join us for a panel discussion by Emerging Leaders Program alums whose work focuses on some of the topics above, followed break-out sessions to hone in on what you need.
Save the date, and stay tuned for more information. (Even if you are in good shape right now, it never hurts to be prepared).
ELP forums
To the incoming cohort, prior to each forum, Andrea Wight will send you an email with detailed information, but please also see our on-line calendar of forums.
To the alumni, if you missed a session during your time as a fellow, we invite you to email us to ask to attend a session. If there is room, you are welcome to join us. |
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Other Upcoming Events |
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The "Dream" Gala
Liem Tran '06 is a member of Boston Connects. Boston Connects, Inc., in partnership with the City of Boston, local, regional and national entities works to implement an array of community and economic development initiatives designed to improve communities in Boston that have experience chronic divestment over the years.
On Wednesday, January 13 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Campus Center at UMass Boston, they will be holding a "Dream" Gala. The Gala is the culmination celebration of Boston Connects' work in community revitalization over the past 10 years. To learn more and to RSVP, please see their website. Admission is free.
BCCJ Social Entrepreneurship Forum
The BCCJ will be hosting a Forum on Social Entrepreneurship on Friday, January 15 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. The forum will be held at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. To learn more and to RSVP, please see their website.
Boston Children's Chorus MLK Tribute Concert David Howse '05 would like to invite you to join the Boston Children's Chorus as they present the seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert on January 18 at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. To learn more and to RSVP, please see visit their website.
Jeff Taylor speaking at UMass Boston: Save the date
Our luncheon keynote speaker made an impact. He has been invited to speak at UMass Boston on January 26. Save the date, details coming soon. |
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ELP Happenings |
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UMass Boston, Emerging Leaders Program & State Street Corporation
 On December 8 the Office of University Advancement at UMass Boston hosted an alumni event for State Street employees at the UMass Club. The event was held to celebrate the on-going partnership between the UMass System and State Street Corporation. State Street CEO Ron Logue spoke highly of the caliber of UMass grads now working at State Street, and about the worker loyalty to the company. Logue recognized that the UMass Boston Emerging Leaders Program was the obvious next step in developing the future leadership of State Street. On hand for the celebration in addition to Ron Logue were UMass President Jack Wilson, UMass Boston Chancellor Keith Motley, and College of Management Dean Philip Quaglieri. State Street ELP Fellows in attendance included R.J. Donofrio, Stephen Finocchio, Lunie Jean Philippe, and Pauliina Swartz. ELP Holiday Gathering
 On December 9, over 70 ELP Alumni gathered at the Back Bay Hotel to network and meet members of the 2010 cohort. The ELP holiday gathering is a yearly tradition that includes a key ceremony. Members of the recently graduated 2009 cohort were presented with a key, symbolizing the opening of new doors made through the fellowship which now consists of 389 alumni.
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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
Lisa DeAngelis has partnered with her husband (Tony) in launching "Leading with Values." This consulting company partners with organizations and individuals to achieve meaningful results by discovering and engaging the passion within the individual, the team, and the organization. They will be presenting as part of the ELP Career Day event on February 25, 2010. For more information about their company, please check them out at www.leadingwithvalues.com.
2004
Kim Proctor has been named Chief Customer Officer for an internet startup focused on helping college student prepare for and find internships. The site will be launched in Q1 in 2010. Kim is responsible for developing the website and growing the website visits with tools such as web marketing and social media. Anyone who would like to discuss partnerships or other, please email kproctor@internships.com.
Lauren Smith, Medical Director of the Department of Public Health was interviewed December 1 by Fox 25 News on "how to deal with sick co-workers". See http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/flu-season-dealing-with-a-sick-co-worker
2005
 On December 3, Paul Francisco received Color Magazine's All-Inclusive Award for individual leadership. Pictured with Paul is Forest Whitaker who was the keynote speaker for the event.
2007 Vanesa Matamoros recently joined Arbinet as Vice President of Sales and Trading - Latin America Region. Vanesa now leads a team focused on strengthening relationships with existing voice customers and suppliers, forming new partnerships with carriers and service providers in key markets and implementing creative and aggressive development strategies. The company is headquartered in New York but she is working out of her own office in Lexington MA.
Amanda Trojan got married back in June to Gavin McGrath and her new (official) name is Amanda McGrath, but folks can still call her "Troj". Amanda and her husband have moved to Melbourne Australia for 6 months. If anyone has a strong connection there, please let her know - she will be looking for a job. Amanda can be reached at amanda.trojan@gmail.com.
2008
Joe Bator and his wife adopted their first child in November. Jasper is 8 years old and from China.
2009
Kelly Cameron of Brook Farm Academy arranged a guided tour of the New York Stock Exchange on November 24 for 6 students working on an accounting class project. Kelly was able to request the tour through Marsh Carter. The highlight - the students got to see Grammy Award winning recording artists Boys to Men ring the closing bell. |
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Kaya Children International Can you spare a couple of minutes and a couple of dollars to help kids on the streets in a major way??? Please give to Kaya Children International, an organization founded by Chi Huang '05. Kaya Children International is a young and growing organization that is committed to serving children on the streets around the world. They work to meet the immediate needs of children living on the streets, while working toward a future in which no child needs to call the streets home. Go to http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/rescuing-children-from-life-on-the-streets/ and donate any amount you can.
The Pine Street Inn
PSI is looking for volunteers to help with their New Year's Eve Dinner Service (December 31). Eight to ten people are needed. Consider volunteering on this night. Email Michelle.Caldeira@pinestreetinn.org '08 and she can send you instructions. |
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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 |
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. |
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