Award Nominations

The Center for Collaborative Leadership has recently been nominated for two very important awards: Rosoff Award and the MNN Nonprofit Excellence Award.

 

The Center's Emerging Leaders Program was nominated for the Rosoff Award by Eduardo Crespo, Hispanic Marketing Solutions, for our external diversity initiatives. Celebrating its 15th year The Rosoff Awards have come to stand not only for inclusion and meaningful diversity practice, but for smart companies and successful people who are changing the face of Boston. Past winners have represented many industries, from finance to healthcare to education, marketing and advertising. The award ceremony will be held on May 16, 2011. 
 

In addition, Sherry H. Penney has been nominated for a MNN Nonprofit Excellence Award by Tammy Tai of the Hyams Foundation. The MNN Nonprofit Excellence Awards highlight the contributions that nonprofits make across the state. These awards shine a spotlight on nonprofit organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities so that the public will be aware of the necessity of these organizations.  The award ceremony will be held on June 13, 2011.

 

See story on our homepage.

 

Professional Presence & Business Protocol Event

On April 7 the Center for Collaborative Leadership hosted an event for Emerging Leaders Program Alums, Fellows, and guests, "Professional Presence and Business Protocol." Judith Bowman, President & Founder of Protocol Consultants International, facilitated the evening. Attendees received valuable training to help empower them to present themselves with confidence and authority to fully realize their personal and professional potential.

 

Our thanks to Judith Bowman for sharing her valuable lessons with our emerging leaders.  ELP Alumni Board Programming Co-Chair Silvia Sarra from Sovereign / Santanter Bank greatly assisted in the planning and development of this event - our gratitude to her for her help. And finally, thank you to to current Fellow, Chris Sinclair, founder of the Anthem Group for securing the venue: Petit Robert Central.

 

See story and more pictures on our homepage.

 

Sherry Penney Talks to UMB Women Leaders

On the afternoon of April 8, Dr. Sherry Penney spoke to a group of women leaders at UMass Boston on her findings in her book, Next Generation Leadership. Part of the talk focused on material found in Chapter 4: Women and Leadership: Progress and Roadblocks. 

 

She stated, "Although blatant discrimination has decreased, more subtle forms, along with stereotyping, remain in too many instances. One of our colleagues describes the current situation for females as 'still stuck.' Yet above all, women stress-don't' give up!!  And find ways to support other women."

 

Dr. Penney encouraged the audience to form strong networks and make it work for you.  Like the emerging leaders in Next Generation Leadership, we need women leaders in all areas to help make our organizations more collaborative and inclusive and to bring about positive change.

 

See story and more pictures on our homepage.

 

See also  an article based on the book that Dr. Penney wrote for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

BSO presentation of Berlioz Roméo et Juliette

May 5 at 6:45PM (pre-concert) / 8:00PM (concert)

Symphony Hall, Boston

 

For the final concerts of the 2010-2011 BSO season, Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit leads one of the great works in the French repertoire central to the Boston Symphony legacy, Hector Berlioz's "dramatic symphony" Roméo et Juliette, based on Shakespeare's play. Our own Stephanie Janes ('11) will be performing in the Chorus!

 

The BSO has invited ELP Fellows and Alums to attend this concert and a pre-concert reception as a group for a reduced rate of $40. This price includes drinks, hors d'ouerves, a chance to meet some of the musicians, and orchestra level seats. Please stay tuned. Further details to be announced on April 21.

 

ELP Summer Party

July 16

ELP Alum Deanna Yameen's House in Weymouth, MA

 

Join ELP fellows, alums, staff, friends, and family for our annual Summer Party. Deanna Yameen is once again opening her doors, her pool, her kitchen, and her grill to host this event. Save the date.

 

Center for Collaborative Leadership 10^th Year Anniversary Gala

Emerging Leaders Program: Changing the Face of Leadership

November 5

JFK Presidential Library

 

Save the date for our Anniversary Gala: Changing the Face of Leadership. Margaret McKenna, President of the Walmart Foundation is the keynote speaker, and we are honoring Sherry Penney, Marsh Carter, George Russell, and the Center's founding board members.

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag LLP
 April 27 from 7:15 - 9:30 am
 The Commonwealth Institute is hosting a special breakfast program to give you access to top women business leaders and experts in Boston. Join them for an interactive breakfast session with Cathy Minehan and Lisa Lynch, two of the area's leading female economists. Both bring outstanding credentials and experiences - Cathy as the former head of the Boston Federal Reserve and Lisa as the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor from 1995-1997. Click for more information.

 

BYSO Event

May 5 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Eduardo Tobin '03, Sovereign/Santander, and President of the BYSO Board, would like to invite you to a BYSO event on May 5^th, 6:30PM at the Mandarin Hotel. Click here for more information.

 

How are you using your Leadership Voice?

May 6

Kelly Cameron '10 would like to invite you to the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast on May 6, 2011 to learn new leadership insights from world's most renowned voices.

 

The Chick-fil-A® Leadercast is the can't-miss leadership event on May 6, 2011, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA direct to 75,000 influencers around the world with local webcasting taking place in the Cahners Boardroom at WGBH Education Foundation, One Guest St, Boston, MA 02135. Click here for more information.

 

Ladies of Luxury Escape

May 7

Chris Sinclair '11 Anthem Events invites you to sign up for the "Ladies Luxury Escape" - a shopping and spa event for women of all ages.  Email Chris if you are interested in attending. He is offering discounts to ELP alums & fellows.  Click here for more information.

 

Urban Edge Roast

May 12 at 5:30 pm Reception  6:15 pm Dinner & Program

Celebrate with Urban Edge as they roast former Executive Director and President Mossik Hacobian and toast Chrystal Kornegay ('02), Urban Edge's new President and CEO! Click here for more information.

 

Boston Children's Chorus Season Finale

May 22 at 2:00 pm

Please join the Boston Children's Chorus on May 22^nd at 2:00 pm for our Season Finale All Choir Community Concert at The Strand Theatre in Dorchester, MA.  This is a free concert and open to all! Click here for more information.

 

2002

Chrystal Kornegay is Urban Edge's new President and CEO.

 

2003

Kevin Peterson wrote an article for the CommonWealth Magazine: Redistricting opportunities for minorities: The process could boost minority political power in Massachusetts. Read Article. 

 

2004

Carmine Guarino, Citizens Bank, was featured in the BBJ's people on the move. Carmine has joined Operation A.B.L.E.'s board. Read Article.

  

2005

Anna Giraldo Kerr has become Adjunct Faculty at Urban College of Boston.

 

2006

Phil Carver, UMass Boston, was quoted in the Boston Globe, March 29, 2011: "After the mayor's remarks, Philip Carver, chairman of the Dorchester Board of Trade, said the program would fill a need among small businesses, which would no longer have to "hunt and peck" for resources on zoning variances and liquor licenses." Read Article.

 

Boston Children's Chorus Auditions

Boston Children's Chorus announces auditions for 2011-2012 season. Auditions for BCC's 2011-12 season will be held May 13, 14, and 15 at our South End office, and at area schools and community locations.  For audition information visit their website.  For questions please contact Anthony Victoria at (617) 778-2242 x225. 

 

Graduate Certificate Program for Women in Politics & Public Policy at UMass Boston

Our unique-in-the-nation certificate program can earn students 18 graduate credits; prepare them for a career in public service, politics, advocacy, and non-profit management; or provide them with credentials for gaining an advanced degree, most often in law or public policy. The program combines courses in policy analysis and research with a substantive internship and professional development opportunities. Women enrolled in the program build connections with a dynamic and diverse group of women and influential policymakers.

 

Application deadline is May 1st! Visit our Program Website or email Associate Director Donna Stewartson at  or call her at 617.287.6785.

 

Harvard University Job Posting

Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Office for the Arts                                    

Technology and Operations Coordinator- Full time position

The Technology & Operations Coordinator provides a wide range of technical support to administrative staff (35 +) at the Office for the Arts at Harvard (OFA). The OFA supports student art-making and integrates arts practice into University life. Manages, supports and enhances FileMaker and MySQL databases, ensures the smooth and uninterrupted transfer of data from OFA database to OFA website, primarily to events calendar and course listings. Responsible for back-end functioning and overall optimization of the OFA website. Works with OFA staff to manage content.

To request full description, contact Andrea Wight at leaders@umb.edu. All inquiries and resumes should be sent to Genesia Eddins (friend of the ELP), at genesiaeddins@fas.harvard.edu.

 

Mother's Day is right around the corner.  Don't let the day sneak up on you without a present!  To honor the women in your life, consider a gift to women in need.  You can purchase Mother's Day cards from the Women's Lunch Place, a women's daytime shelter in Back Bay, where Lauren Reilly ('11) serves as Director of Development and Joe Bator of Eastern Bank ('08) sits on the Board of Directors.  Each card features a beautiful painting from one of WLP's guests and the option of including a personalized message.  For each card, the suggested donation is $25.00, and all proceeds directly benefit WLP.  For more information, please visit their website or email Lauren.  

Room to Grow, a non-profit organization in Boston supporting babies in poverty throughout their first three years of life, seeks a volunteer to serve on the Boston Advisory Board.

 

Room to Grow is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development. Parents expecting a baby are referred to Room to Grow by selected prenatal programs assisting low-income families throughout the Boston area. Upon their referral, parents visit our warm and inviting space every three months from just before the birth of their baby until their child turns three. During their one-on-one appointments with a social worker, parents select new and nearly new clothing, toys, books, and other baby essentials, free of charge, and receive information and support to ensure their child's healthy and secure start in life.

 

Room to Grow's Boston Advisory Board is comprised of 12-15 members. Members meet quarterly and function as a local board. Terms are for two years and are renewable. Members advocate for the Boston site of Room to Grow and help to ensure the success of the local program. Members engage in fundraising efforts, support strategic planning decision, provide advice and guidance to the local Executive Director and serve as public ambassadors for the organization. The board maintains a goal of 100% participation in financially supporting Room to Grow and sets annual fundraising goals. Typically, individual members each contribute or raise a minimum of $5,000 each year. Experience in finance, legal matters, human resources, fundraising/development, marketing, IT, or public relations is a plus.

 

For more information or to express interest in this position, please contact Jody Kieval (ELP 2005), Strategic Development Consultant, Room to Grow at jody@roomtogrow.org.

 

 

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