Dear Alumni & Fellows,
The applicant pool for the 2011 cohort is impressive. Several potential fellows from the non-profit sector have requested scholarship assistance:
As a non-profit organization reeling from the effects of the recession, we have been forced to reduce our operating budget.... Because of this we do not have budgeted dollars for staff leadership development or training. The [organization] would not be able to provide [our candidate] with any funds towards this program. In order to participate she would need scholarship support... I know that she would be a great candidate for this program. She is very focused and invested in her career and I would not be surprised if she were to become a leader in the public sector.
Our arts sector is in desperate need of innovative, collaborative young leaders. With... engagement in programs like Emerging Leaders, I have no doubt that [our candidate] will have an enormous impact on our community. [Our organization] is deeply committed to the professional development of our staff members and enthusiastic about providing them with the time that they need to participate in training programs. Unfortunately our tight operating budget simply doesn't allow us to absorb the fee...
...I've become very excited about participating in the Emerging Leaders Program. While the [organization] has been supportive of my potential participation in the program ...they have, with regret, made it clear that there is no money to assist with the program fee... I would very much value the opportunity to be the first participant from the [organization] to take part in the Emerging Leaders Program.
Please consider making a donation to the Emerging Leaders Program Scholarship fund. Donations of $50.00 or more will receive an Emerging Leaders Program stainless steel water container. See the Center's donation website for more information.
Sincerely,
Jodi Wolin, Joe Bator & Steve Roger
Members of the ELP Alumni Board |
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ELP Happenings | |
Next Generation Leadership: Insights from Emerging Leaders Book Party
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On July 21 the Center for Collaborative Leadership hosted a book party to celebrate the publication of "Next Generation Leadership: Insights from Emerging Leaders" at the UMass Club. We had several ELP Alumni and Fellows attend along with some additional friends of the ELP. We sold 20 books. If you missed your opportunity to purchase Next Generation Leadership , order on-line to receive a hard cover copy (enter promotion code XP356ED to save 20%).
Learn more about the book... see our You Tube video featuring alums Sandra Bailly, Paul Francisco, and Michael Rawan. ELP Summer Get-togetherClick on photo to see more pictures | We'd like to extend our thanks to Deanna and George for hosting our ELP Summer Party on July 10th. They know how to entertain. Once again, I wish I took more pictures... click on the photo to the left to see the few that I took. It was humid, so I tended to stay in the pool. Tenure!
Congratulations to Professor Maureen Scully who received her Tenure in the College of Management at UMass Boston. While on her tenure track here, we hired Maureen in 2008 as our team project consultant and facilitator. I think the 2008 through 2010 fellows will agree we hit a home run with her.
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ELP Session with Paul Connolly, First Vice President and COO, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
September 23, 2010
Paul M. Connolly is First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. As the Bank's second-in-command he has responsibility for the Bank's financial services, information technology, finance, and support and administrative activities. On September 23 from 3:45PM to 5PM, Mr. Connolly will present an overview about what the Fed does, and about what the Federal Reserve has done and learned during the crises of the past couple of years. Event is at the Federal Reserve. RSVP is required / please bring a valid ID.
Event is open to: ELP Fellows and Alumni only
RSVP to:elpevents@umb.edu This event is free. Refreshments will be available.
ELP 9th Annual Luncheon!
October 12, 2010
Dr. Randal Pinkett | Join us on October 12, 2010 for the 9th Anniversary ELP Luncheon featuring Dr. Randal Pinkett at the Fairmont Copley Hotel as we celebrate Greater Boston's future leaders - 400 strong.
This year's Annual Luncheon keynote speaker is Dr. Randal Pinkett. Dr. Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, scholar and community servant. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a multimillion dollar management, technology and policy consulting firm based in Newark, NJ. BCT Partners works with corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the areas of housing and community development, economic development, human services, government, healthcare and education.
To register, visit https://www.acteva.com/go/ELP.* Invitations arriving in the mail soon!
Sponsored by: *Acteva is a service allowing attendees to enter credit card payments for this event. Tickets are $100.00 each. Please check with your company to see if they will be a sponsoring organization before making individual purchases. Also note that members of the 2010 and 2011 cohorts are non-paying guests. We are implimenting a no refunds policy for payments made using this system. |
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Other Upcoming Events | |
MassINC Event: A conversation with Alan Khazei
September 8, 2010
Join us for a conversation with Alan Khazei, former US Senate candidate and cofounder of City Year, as he debuts his first book, Big Citizenship: How Pragmatic Idealism Can Bring Out the Best in America. Find out more and register at http://www.massinc.org/Events.aspx.
Social Mixer
August 27, 2010
Francois Fils-Aime ('07) is sponsoring a social mixer August 27 at Verve Lounge from 10pm - 2am. If you'd like more information, or to RSVP, please contact francoisfilsaime@yahoo.com. See also http://www.nightlifeexecs.com/new/groove-theory-fridays-verve. |
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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.
BBJ's 40 Under 40
Eduardo Tobon ('03) of Sovereign Bank, David Howse ('05) of the Boston Children's Chorus, and Johanna Storella ('08) of the MCCA have all been named to the Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 which recognizes emerging business leaders in Greater Boston. The BBJ will hold a celebration event to honor the 2010 40 Under 40 class on Oct. 7, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. at the State Room, 60 State St., in Boston.
ELP purchased a table for this event. We have 5 seats remaining. If you'd like to attend, please email elpevents@umb.edu. We will add you to the list on a first come first serve basis. Please also send a check for $30.00 within 5 business days. Details will be provided via email reply.
Greater Boston with Emily Rooney
Chip Greenidge ('02) and Michael James ('06) were featured on Greater Boston with Emily Rooney on June 8, 2010: "Boston Youth and Violence". Click here to see the video.
2003
Todd Meringoff recently transferred groups within State Street after 10 years in the same 'seat'. He is now working on a new team tasked with Risk Management oversight for the bank's investment portfolio.
2004
Christie Getto Young has left United Way to become the Policy and Budget Director for State Senator Sal DiDomenico who represents the Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex District which includes Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, Chelsea, Everett and parts of Cambridge, Saugus and Somerville.
In June Georgianna Melendez was honored by the Boston Center for Community & Justice with a Humanitarian Award. She also recently marched at the Puerto Rican Festival of Boston as 1 of the 50 Most Influential Puerto Rican Women in MA.
Michelle Trousil has moved to Nashville. She is starting a second master's program in August on Science in Sustainable Practices. It will also result in her LEED certification.
Dano Weisbord reports, "My wife (Annie Leonard), kids and I are moving to London UK in August. Any other ELP'ers there?" Dano will be working for Action Aid International, developing their organizational carbon footprint, and he will continue working for Smith College promoting sustainability initiatives to Alumnae and friends in Europe. Please feel free to contact him at dweisbord@gmail.com.
2006
Sonia Alleyne Matthews of Sovereign Bank was voted in as the new President of the Roxbury Community College Foundation Board. She is very excited and proud about this new challenge and the opportunity to work with a college that reflects a rich cultural diversity, where 90% of the students who attend are of color and over half were born in a foreign country, just like her! She looks forward to sharing more information about their Keys to Success Campaign as they seek to make RCC a "World Class Community College."
Phil Carver, a member of the Community Relations Office at UMass Boston and head of the Pope's Hill Neighborhood Association, is quoted in the Dorchester Reporter, August 11, 2010 on the programs and opportunities available for children in and around Garvey Park. See the article, Youth is served in Neponset .
Diane Darling writes "I'm beyond thrilled to share the news that I have a condo of my own. It's near North Station - should we have an ELP event there? As many of you know it's been a grueling experience over the years and it's amazing to be putting my head on a pillow that's stable! Many thanks to all for their friendship and support." On the off chance anyone is upgrading their TV in time for football season or if you have a queen size bed that is looking for a new home, please send an email to Diane@DianeDarling.com.
She's also hosting a Boot Camp on August 30 for people who want to get "actionable feedback." Click here for more information.
Deb DeVenne (formerly Zarba) is now the Senior Vice President and Team Leader, Commercial Lending of the People's United Bank in Manchester, New Hampshire. Prior to that, she worked at Citizen's Bank in Boston. Deb can be reached at debra.devenne@peoples.com.
 Miriam Katz gave birth to a healthy baby girl: Dalia Sheva Katz on May 28.
Kyle Reilly recently received a promotion to Associate Vice President at Rasky Baerlein.
Sandra Bailly of Blue Cross Blue Shield joined fellow ELP alum Pauliina Swartz ('05) on the Board of Boston Partnership in Education in June.
Michael Henry of State Street Corporation was recently appointed to the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Middlesex County.
Samanda Morales of BNY Mellon serves on the board of El Jolgorio Navideno. She is happy to announce they received a Community Networking Award from Boston Latino TV. This award is presented to an individual or institution in recognition of consistent exposure of professional and influential members of the Latino community. El Jolgorio de Mass Inc is a non-profit organization that advances leadership and educational attainment among Latino children by supporting educational programs as well as Latino-based cultural events that strive to preserve and promote traditional Latino culture.
Amanda Trojan McGrath has returned from living abroad in Australia and is back at EMC working in the RSA Division as a Senior Field Marketing Manager supporting New England and Canada. She writes, "My husband and I just moved to Hanover, NH where he will be getting his MBA at Dartmouth and I will be working remotely."
2008
Chris Harris has joined The Boston Foundation's Philanthropic and Donor Services team as a Philanthropic Services Officer. In this new role, he will responsible for stewarding and cultivating TBF's donors, individuals and families alike, and managing donor advised funds and special grantmaking programs.
2009
Keith Mahoney has been named Director of Public Affairs at The Boston Foundation. Keith will help manage the growing number of Foundation activities in the area of public policy, and oversee the Foundation's government relations. He also will be involved in research reports that the Foundation commissions each year to inform and advance the Foundation's policy objectives.
Doug New is now the Chief Information Officer at Tedeschi Food Shops, Inc.
Jesse Wong has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Sovereign Bank.
2010
 Jillian Belliveau is pleased to announce the birth of Owen Andrew Belliveau. He was born on July 18th at 2:20am, weighs 8lbs 15oz and is 21 inches long.
Jenny Garner started the MPH program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in June 2010.
Michael Krolak is now Director of Newsroom and Production Technologies at The Boston Globe
Jim Loring has left SBLI to become the SVP and CFO of AIMCA Mutual Insurance in Lincoln, RI.
Jeff Russell has been accepted to the Babson MBA program. He will start in September.
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The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN) is excited to announce openings on our newly formed Board of Directors. We are currently seeking individuals with expertise in marketing/communications, fundraising/development, psychiatry/medicine, and sibling services.
According to the Disability Policy Consortium, people with disabilities constitute 20% of the population in Massachusetts; many have siblings in need of support. The MSSN is committed to educating these siblings about their roles in the family and as caregivers, creating welcoming communities for siblings that support them throughout the lifespan, and improving access to - as well as expanding the range of - sibling services. The MSSN includes adult siblings, parents of young siblings, mental health professionals and sibling service providers, along with others who are interested in sibling issues within Massachusetts.
We are looking to create a participative, diverse and dedicated Board of Directors at the MSSN. Individuals who feel compelled by our mission to support siblings, who bring a unique skill set, and have the time and energy to help us establish and achieve our goals are especially welcome! Board members will serve a two-year term and may be re-elected. Board meetings will be held quarterly, with a minimum attendance at our annual meeting.
The application process is simple. Prospective board members should submit a personal statement and CV/resume to Emily Rubin (emily.rubin@masiblingsupport.org) by September 15, 2010. If you are interested in learning more about MSSN Board membership, please contact her.
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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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