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City Awake: Words of Wisdom ft. Robert Lewis Jr.

January 18, 2023 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen

Event Details

  • Thank you for joining us at the first Words of Wisdom of 2023 where attendees learned about Robert Lewis Jr.’s continuous years of service to the youth in the City of Boston and heard about his trials, tribulations, and victories over dinner and drinks.
  • Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Robert’s story reminds us that anyone can make a lasting impact, no matter how small.

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  • Individual Registration: $30
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City Awake: Words of Wisdom

After nine years of extraordinary service as the founder of The BASE, a nonprofit organization that brings athleticism and education to urban youth in the Roxbury community, Robert Lewis Jr. took on a new challenge. In March 2022, Robert became the CEO and President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.

Thank you for joining us as we commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by listening and learning about Robert’s impactful and transformative work in the education sector, serving urban and youth of color in the City of Boston. Robert Lewis Jr.’s leadership and experience remind us of Dr. King’s legacy and mission to work toward social justice and equity. His example is a call to action on how taking an active role in one’s community will help to improve and make those communities more equitable.

City Awake’s Words of Wisdom series brings a senior leader to a small group of young professionals for a conversation about the incredible milestones they have observed in their career. It is a space for young professionals to ask questions about the leader’s experience and learn from their journey.

ABOUT CITY AWAKE

City Awake is the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s premier young professional platform that awakens and empowers the city’s next generation of thought leaders and change makers who are navigating Boston’s business, civic, and cultural communities

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Jessica Sanon

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Robert Lewis Jr.

Nicholas President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

As Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Nicholas President and CEO, Robert Lewis, Jr. is a nationally recognized thought leader, public speaker, and social innovator….Read more
As Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Nicholas President and CEO, Robert Lewis, Jr. is a nationally recognized thought leader, public speaker, and social innovator. He’s a tireless advocate for our urban youth, believing it is our moral obligation to help them succeed. Robert’s advocacy has brought him numerous awards and honors, including: The Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 (2019, 2020 ,and 2021); The Associated Industries of Massachusetts’ Gould Education Award (2020); and Eastern Bank’s Social Justice Award (2020).

Robert launched The BASE in 2013 to shift the national mindset about what it takes for urban youth to succeed. The BASE leverages their passion for sports to create pathways to higher education and meaningful careers through scholarships, academic support, and internships. Before The BASE, Robert served as senior vice president of City Year’s National Operations and executive director of City Year Boston, and has held roles at National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF), and The Boston Foundation.

He serves as executive in residence at the Institute of Social Innovation at Babson College, Co-Chairs Governor Baker’s Statewide Black Advisory Commission, sits on the Board of Directors for Point32Health Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a Trustee for the University of Massachusetts, and serves on the National Advisory Committee for the Institute of Nonprofit Practice.

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Michel Bamani

AVP & Asst General Counsel, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Michel Bamani is an assistant vice president and assistant general counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, with responsibility for rendering legal advice…Read more
Michel Bamani is an assistant vice president and assistant general counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, with responsibility for rendering legal advice on a broad range of complex banking, regulatory, and corporate law matters. He was previously assistant counsel at the bank and served previously as vice president and counsel at State Street Corporation. Michel received his undergraduate degree at Bowdoin College and his law degree from Boston University School of Law and has taught Transactional Drafting at Northeastern Law School. He is also president of the board of directors for English for New Bostonians, a non-profit focusing on providing access to high-quality, targeted English classes to immigrant s to allow them to fully leverage their talents and voices.

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Agenda

  • 5:15pm – 5:40pm | Registration

    At this time, all attendees will be checked in by Chamber staff and receive one drink ticket. Spend this time mingling with others; making endless connections.

  • 5:40pm – 6:10pm | Dinner & Networking

    Feel free to grab a plate and dig in. Food will be served throughout the event!

  • 6:10pm-7:00pm | Conversation with Robert Lewis Jr.

    Sit back, listen, and enjoy Robert Lewis Jr.’s story. If time allows it, we will take a few questions from the audience.

FAQs

  • How do I get there?

    Public Transit
    A 5-minute walk from the Mass Ave station on the Orange Line. A 9-minute walk from Ruggles station assessable by the Commuter Rail. A 7-minute walk from Symphony station assessable by the Green Line. A 9-minute walk from Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave stop assessable by the Silver Line.

    Parking Details
    While street parking is available, there is also the Stanhope Parking Garage on Northampton Street, and the City of Boston parking lot located at the Carter School – which is free during the weekday.

  • Is this event handicap accessible?

    Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen is wheelchair accessible, with accessible restrooms and seating. If you need any accommodations, please email [email protected].

  • What do I wear?

    We encourage you to wear business casual attire.

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    -You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC.
    -You have not had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell that cannot be attributed to another health condition.
    -You have not had contact with a person known to be infected, potentially infected, or exposed to someone infected with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days. (Prior to the event date)

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Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen

604 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us.

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