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“The Women’s Edge supports systematic, sustained progress for women into leadership roles throughout the business community.”

Elizabeth Hailer, CEO

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“The Women’s Edge supports systematic, sustained progress for women into leadership roles throughout the business community.”

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Town Hall

The Women’s Edge Town Hall:
Leading Through Extraordinary Times

Overview

Town Hall is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with several Massachusetts business leaders spanning healthcare, media, education, technology, finance, and nonprofit. 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

Town Hall is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with several Massachusetts business leaders spanning healthcare, education, technology, finance, and nonprofit.

DESCRIPTION

Our 8th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning media, education, technology, healthcare, and finance.

This lively gathering brings together prominent Massachusetts leaders, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections.

The conversation will be led by you! Network over breakfast and consider the questions that have been on your mind. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your most pressing questions directly to our panel. This is your chance to drive the conversation, gain insights from industry experts, and contribute to the collective wisdom of our business community.

EVENT DETAILS

May 16, 2024

7:30 – 10:00 am
Seaport Hotel

 

Meet the Town Hall Panel

Featured Massachusetts Leaders

Hilina D. Ajakaiye

Executive Vice President
Meet Boston
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Tye Brady

Chief Technologist
Amazon Robotics
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Julie Chen

Chancellor
UMass Lowell
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Reshma Kewalramani

CEO
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Kevin McGovern

Managing Partner
Deloitte
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Janet Wu

Anchor/Reporter
Bloomberg News
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Past Town Hall Events

We are all leaders, and we all have the opportunity to demonstrate what leadership means.

Jackie Jenkins Scott, Interim President, Roxbury Community College

Town Hall 2022

PANELISTS

Marcela del Carmen, MD, MPH
President, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization

Jackie Jenkins Scott
Interim President, Roxbury Community College

Lee Pelton
President & CEO, Boston Foundation

Jane Steinmetz
Boston Office Managing Principal, EY

Tracey Zhen
President, Zipcar

MODERATOR

Liz Walker

Town Hall 2021

PANELISTS

Kate Bueker
Chief Financial Officer, Hubspot

Kevin B. Churchwell, MD
President & Chief Executive Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital

Renee Graham
Associate Editor & Columnist, Boston Globe

Christina Royal, PhD
President, Holyoke Community College

Pallavi Verma
Senior Managing Director, Accenture

MODERATOR

Liz Walker

“We all have the ability here to make decisions and make a difference… we have to have it in the forefront of our mind, as we think about gender equity and racism, it’s the intersectionality that is critical.

Paula Johnson, President, Wellesley College

Town Hall 2020

PANELISTS

Paula Johnson
President, Wellesley College

Shirley Leung
Columnist & Associate Editor, The Boston Globe

Stefania Mallett
Co-Founder & CEO, ezCater

Quincy Miller
President, Eastern Bank

Betsy Nabel
President, Brigham Health

MODERATOR

Liz Walker

Town Hall 2019

PANELISTS

Kate Walsh
President & CEO, Boston Medical Center

Deborah Jackson
President, Cambridge College

Dave Krupinksi
Co-Founder and CTO, Care.com

Sophie Vandebroek
Vice President, Emerging Technology Partners, IBM

Jay Ash
President & CEO, Mass Competitive Partnership

Meghna Chakarbarti
Host, On Point, WBUR & NPR

MODERATOR

Liz Walker

Past Event Gallery

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