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Women’s Network Breakfast: Deborah Jackson, Cambridge College

November 14, 2019 7:30 am – 9:00 am InterContinental Boston, Rose Kennedy Ballroom

Event Details

  • 2019 Distinguished Bostonian award recipient, Deborah Jackson, joins us for our November Women’s Network Breakfast.

Tickets

  • Member & Government:
  • Individual $65, Table of 10 $650
  • Non-Member:
  • Individual $110, Table of 10 $1,100
  • RSVP by Thursday, November 14

2019 Distinguished Bostonian award recipient, Deborah Jackson, joins us for our November Women’s Network Breakfast.

Deborah Jackson has dedicated her career to serving the people of Greater Boston. Whether as the Senior Vice President at Boston Children’s Hospital, or leading one of the nation’s largest American Red Cross units, she has put access to opportunity at the heart of a mission-driven life.

Now as president of Cambridge College, Deborah and her team work toward breaking down barriers to traditional pathways to education by offering its students flexible class schedules, connections to local business and civic leaders, and a state-of-the-art campus in Charlestown.

 When she’s not unlocking the potential of Cambridge College’s lifelong learners or serving as the chair of Eastern Bank’s board, she’s a vocal advocate for closing Boston’s talent gap and better preparing students to meet the workforce demands of the future. In our next Women’s Network Breakfast, Deborah joins us to discuss creating better pipelines to employment after graduation, seeing higher education as a social justice imperative, and her ongoing commitment to diversity. 

FAQs

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?

  • Access to a welcoming community of professionals, topical discussions featuring the region’s top business leaders, and a plated breakfast with choice of coffee, tea or fresh juice.
  • Dietary restrictions? Please notify your server and they will be able to assist you.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • An interest in connecting with women professionals from all industries and career stages. Oh, and don’t forget business cards!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

  • Please come dressed for your day!

WHO WILL BE THERE?

  • To view the current list of attendees, click here. 

HOW DO I GET THERE?

  • For helpful tips on traveling to the InerContinental Boston, click here. 
  • The InterContinental is within walking distance of the MBTA’s South Station stop (Red and Silver Lines).
  • Valet parking is available. We do not offer parking validation. 

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

  • Registration & networking begins at 7:30 a.m. If you arrive earlier than 7:30 a.m., kudos to you for beating the traffic! InterContinental Boston has a lobby on the ground floor where you can wait and catch up on emails or start a conversation with a fellow attendee.

CAN I REGISTER AT THE EVENT OR DO I NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE?

  • We have a limited number of tickets available for walk-in registrants. Women’s Network events are some of the Chamber’s most popular and we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

  • All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

Ali Brainard (Nigro)

Senior Program Manager

ABrainard@BostonChamber.com
617-557-7329

FEATURING

Deborah Jackson

President, Cambridge College Featured Speaker

Deborah Jackson is the fourth president of Cambridge College. Since she joined the institution in 2011, the college has been named one of “America’s Top 100…Read more
Deborah Jackson is the fourth president of Cambridge College. Since she joined the institution in 2011, the college has been named one of “America’s Top 100 Graduate Degree Producers” by Higher Education magazine and the School of Management ranked third in awarding master’s in business/commerce degrees to African-American students, higher than any other private, non-profit college in the nation. Prior to joining Cambridge College, President Jackson served for nearly a decade as CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, and, before that, as vice president of the Boston Foundation. She has also held the position of Senior Vice President at Boston Children’s Hospital and CEO of Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. She is currently the Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eastern Bank and serves on the boards of the Eastern Bank Foundation and the Massachusetts Women’s Forum. She is the former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts.

Tiziana Dearing

Host, Radio Boston Moderator

Tiziana Dearing is the host of Radio Boston on WBUR. She’s been a commentator and contributor to WBUR for more than a decade, and has contributed to a number…Read more
Tiziana Dearing is the host of Radio Boston on WBUR. She’s been a commentator and contributor to WBUR for more than a decade, and has contributed to a number of other regional and national news outlets. Prior to joining the Radio Boston team, Tiziana was a professor at Boston College in the School of Social Work, where she taught social innovation and leadership. A longtime anti-poverty advocate, Tiziana also ran Boston Rising, a startup antipoverty fund to end generational poverty in Boston, and was the first woman president of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston. She’s won a number of awards in the city, including a Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.

Agenda

  • 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Networking

  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast & Program

  • 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Audience Q&A

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