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          The Transportation First Series offers a platform to discuss the challenges faced by our region, with the input of experts and changemakers.

          06/12/2025

          2:45pm - 4:30pm

          Hybrid | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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          Hear from Senator Edward J. Markey, a consumer champion and leader on energy, environmental protection, and telecommunications policy.

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          Boston Marriott Long Wharf

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          Women's Network
          A Fireside Chat with Dr. Melissa Gilliam, Boston University

          This Women's Network event will offer an insightful conversation with Dr. Melissa Gilliam, the 11th President of Boston University and both the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the institution since its founding in 1869.

          06/18/2025

          11:30am - 1:00pm

          Fairmont Copley Plaza

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        • Learning & Development

          • Overview
          • Call for Nominations
          • Insights
        • Transformational DEI Certificate

          This program is in redevelopment. Click this page for DEI resources.

          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.

          Read More
          Boston’s Future Leaders

          Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments.

          Read More
          Authentic Professionalism for Early Career Professionals

          Join us on June 12 for a highly interactive virtual workshop with Strategic Career & Leadership Coach Carole-Ann Penney.

          Read More
  • Economic Inclusion
        • Economic Inclusion

          • Overview
          • Pacesetters
          • Resources
        • ...
          Economic Inclusion
          City Awake

          City Awake empowers young professionals in a variety of ways that encourages these rising leaders to stay invested in the region’s future success.

          arrow-go
          Read More
        • ...
          Economic Inclusion
          Pacesetters

          We are developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform economic inclusion for minority business enterprises (MBEs).

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          Read More
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          Read More
          BIMA

          BIMA (the Boston Interactive Media Association) serves a vibrant community of like-minded professionals from agencies, brands, publishers, and ad-tech companies with business interests in the New England market.

          Read More
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          For over 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

          Read More
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          Read More
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Women’s Network | Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

March 26, 2024 9:30 am – 11:00 am Verizon

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  • Thank you for joining us for our first Women’s Network forum of the year featuring Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
  • Ayanna Pressley is the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from Massachusetts and the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council in its 100-year history.

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  • Individual Member Ticket: $75
  • Individual Non-Member Ticket: $100
  • Individual Government Member: $75

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A Fireside Chat with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley: Champion of Justice & Change

Thank you for joining us for this can’t miss fireside chat with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Representative for Massachusetts 7th District, and first woman of color to be elected to congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council in its 100-year history. The conversation was moderated by Stephanie Lee, Vice President, New England State and Local Government Affairs at Verizon.

As Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley celebrates her 5-year anniversary in Congress, we heard about her momentous journey as an activist, a legislator, and a survivor as she has been a champion for justice and healing. We’ll also learned more about her experience living with alopecia and how she has been able to turn her own lived experience into action by not only bringing awareness to others also living with alopecia but being a voice for the community to drive change and inform policymaking.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S NETWORK

In our Women’s Network, you’ll find a diverse group of more than 3,000 (and growing) women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with energy for ensuring that Greater Boston becomes the best place for professional women to thrive.

For 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

Questions? Contact us.

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Speakers

Ayanna Pressley

Congresswoman Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist, a legislator, a survivor, and the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts….Read more
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist, a legislator, a survivor, and the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Congresswoman Pressley has fought to ensure that those closest to the pain are closest to the power – driving and informing policymaking.

As Congresswoman for Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she has been a champion for justice and healing: reproductive justice, justice for immigrants, consumer justice, justice for seniors, justice for workers, justice for survivors of sexual violence, justice for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals, and healing for those who have experienced trauma. She has also turned her experience living with alopecia into action, becoming a leading voice fighting to raise awareness and support for the alopecia community across the nation.

Congresswoman Pressley currently serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. Prior to being elected to Congress, she served on the Boston City Council for eight years and was the first woman of color elected to the council in its 100-year history.

Stephanie Lee

Vice President – New England State and Local Government Affairs, Verizon

Stephanie Lee leads state and local government affairs in New England for Verizon, the world’s largest wireless, fiber-optic and global information networks and…Read more
Stephanie Lee leads state and local government affairs in New England for Verizon, the world’s largest wireless, fiber-optic and global information networks and services company. She is responsible for driving the company’s public policy, strategic government affairs, community engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in the region. Under her leadership, her team is committed to creating a digitally inclusive and equitable society by ensuring more people have access to broadband connectivity. She is active in many civic, industry and social justice organizations including Boston Municipal Research Bureau, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Jane Doe Inc., Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Mass Business Roundtable and Mass Taxpayers Association.

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Agenda

  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking

    Guests arrive, sign in at registration, and network with fellow attendees.

  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Fireside Chat

    Join our speakers for a fireside chat.

FAQs

  • What is included in my registration?

    Access to a welcoming community of professionals over a great conversation!

  • What should I bring?

    An interest in connecting and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don’t forget business cards!

  • What should I wear?

    Please come dressed for your day!

  • When should I arrive?

    9:30 a.m. for Registration – Program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

  • Do I need to register in advance?

    Women’s Network events are some of the Chamber’s most popular and we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

  • COVID-19 Policy

    The Department of Health and Human Services lifted the Presidential Declaration of a National Public Health Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Therefore, COVID-19 will no longer be considered a national health emergency. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor trends and act accordingly based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.

    Your health and safety remain our top priority while attending programs, events, and meetings. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce still follows exposure guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

    If you feel ill or learn of an exposure before an event or meeting, whether with COVID-19 symptoms or others, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider.

    *Please note -If the venue or host of the program has additional policies or protocols, we will adhere to them and notify attendees in advance.

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