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          Designed for mid-level managers and supervisors, this new certificate program addresses workplace well-being through unique, innovative, and actionable methods.

          Read More
          Transformational DEI Certificate

          Join our Transformational DEI Certificate! Our comprehensive learning & development offerings are designed to connect and grow strong leaders who lead both inside and out of the office.

          Read More
          Women’s Leadership Program

          Our Women’s Leadership Program enables you to take your leadership to the next level by arming you with the most in-demand leadership toolkit.

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City Awake: Virtual Event ft. Makeeba McCreary, MFA

May 7, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Virtual Event via Zoom

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  • If you are interested in what lays ahead for the MFA, you have come to the right place. Makeeba McCreary, Chief of Learning and Community Engagement, will expand on the initiatives that are shaping the future of the museums in our city.

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  • (Advance registration is required.)

If you are interested in what lays ahead for the MFA, you have come to the right place. Makeeba McCreary, Chief of Learning and Community Engagement, will expand on the initiatives that are shaping the future of the museums in our city.

Many industries are being negatively impacted by COVID-19, including the museum industry. On May 7th, attendees will virtually tune in to learn from Makeeba McCreary, Chief of Learning and Community Engagement, about how the Museum of Fine Arts is integrating community voices into exhibitions and what virtual experiences are available. Makeeba will speak to the ways she is leading the initiatives that are shaping the future of the museums in our city and will share how her backgrounds in education, consulting, and psychology have all contributed to who she is and what she hopes for the future of Boston. 

While nothing can replace an in-person experience with original works of art, our program will start with the MFA offering a virtual peek at “Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation,” which was originally planned to open in early April. The exhibition explores the post-graffiti moment in 1980s New York City — a transformational and insurgent movement ignited by Jean-Michel Basquiat and his peers A-One, ERO, Fab 5 Freddy, Futura, Keith Haring, Kool Koor, LA2, Lady Pink, Lee Quiñones, Rammellzee and Toxic. Audiences can explore elements of the exhibition — including videos, curatorial insights and a soundtrack—on mfa.org, as well as bonus features such as messages from the artists on the MFA’s social media channels.

What is City Awake? 
Our City Awake programming is designed to build community, engage civically-minded next-gen leaders in dialogue about the most pressing issues facing our region, and celebrate the incredible young talent in Greater Boston. 

This session is free to members and non-members, but registration is required.

Sponsored by

Hannah Zinn

Senior Program Manager

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617-557-7317

FEATURING

Makeeba McCreary

Chief of Learning and Community Engagement Featured Speaker

Makeeba McCreary assumed her role as the Patti and Jonathan Kraft Chief of Learning and Community Engagement at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), in January…Read more
Makeeba McCreary assumed her role as the Patti and Jonathan Kraft Chief of Learning and Community Engagement at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), in January 2019. Her Leadership Team position centers on integrating diverse perspectives into the MFA’s programs and educational offerings to foster a better understanding of current issues through the lens of art. McCreary manages staff across four departments in the division of Learning and Community Engagement: Inclusion, Public Programs, Interpretation and Learning. Under Makeeba’s direction, the MFA has added Latinx Night (in partnership with Amplify Latinx) and Indigenous Peoples’ Day (in partnership with Akomawt Educational Initiative and Jonathan James-Perry, Tribal Citizen of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Nation) to its roster of free annual community celebrations. She has also forged new partnerships with Becoming a Man and The BASE on an innovative mentorship program that brought teen scholars to the MFA to curate the exhibition Black Histories, Black Futures, a project that also bolsters an existing collaboration with the National Center for Afro-American Artists (NCAAA). She has worked closely with her curatorial colleagues to integrate community voices into exhibitions like Ancient Nubia Now and The Banner Project: Robert Pruitt and create the Black Arts & Artists Curators Circle. Additionally, Makeeba is a passionate advocate for young people at the MFA, leading the charge on improvements to the school group experience and new paid opportunities for high school and college students. Prior to joining the MFA, McCreary served as the Managing Director and Senior Advisor of External Affairs for Boston Public Schools, reporting directly to the Mayor and Superintendent of Schools. In addition to building lasting partnerships with the private sector and providing the BPS community with valuable philanthropic tools, she piloted new programs and fundraising that directly improved the educational experience for thousands of students. Previously, McCreary has served as Founder and Senior Director of AbekaM Consulting, Educational Policy Consultant for Compass Consulting, and Director of Philanthropic Services for EdVestors Boston. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for a variety of local organizations including the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Boston Plan for Excellence and the Cotting School. A native Bostonian, McCreary received her doctorate in education from the Teachers College at Columbia University, a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Sikandar Hashmi

Vice President Derivatives Sales, Citizens Bank Moderator

Sikandar Hashmi is currently serving on the City Awake Advisory Board Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Sikandar has been a proud Boston resident for over three…Read more
Sikandar Hashmi is currently serving on the City Awake Advisory Board Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Sikandar has been a proud Boston resident for over three years while working as a Vice President for Citizens Bank within the Interest Rate Derivatives group. Sikandar works with two educational nonprofit with footprints in Pakistan (his native country) to provide early childhood education for underprivileged children. He has in the past worked with Miss New York foundation to set up campaigns ranging from child obesity and bullying in New York City Schools which later on went to win Miss America prize. In his free time he is an avid cheesecake connoisseur, fountain pen collector and part times works for a Dutch fashion house in sales stylist capacity.

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  • 6:40pm – 7:00pm Audience Q&A

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