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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.

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          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.

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          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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          Expand your DEI professional development with a virtual workshop focused specifically on LGBTQIA+ identities and inclusion.

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          2023 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

          The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival brings Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations and their peers to build connection, advance careers and ignite positive change.

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          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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The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Premier Young Professional Platform

City Awake centers 20-30-year-olds, seeking to welcome and retain them in Greater Boston with an intentional strategy of cross-sector collaboration to increase their social capital through a blend of programming. Its programming is designed to promote civic engagement; connect them to personal and professional networks across industries and communities; and strengthen the region’s inclusivity efforts while highlighting its cultural vibrancy.
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Make Your Voice Heard

Civic and Community Engagement

Young professionals will be encouraged to deepen their roots to their community and learn the power of their voice through non-partisan gatherings. Individuals from all industries are encouraged to participate.

Plant Roots in Boston

Cultural & Social Experiences

Our social activations offer exciting opportunities for young professionals to connect with each other, local restaurants, small businesses, and nonprofits in the Greater Boston area. Through volunteering and networking, individuals will have the chance to try new places and meet new people.

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F.U.N. Lives On

Extended from our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival, F.U.N. Lives On highlights key elements from the festival. Event formats vary, but the events themselves focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as they celebrate Boston’s diverse cultures, neighborhoods, and leaders.

Connect Today. Transform Tomorrow.

Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

The F.U.N. festival brings Boston’s young professionals together with business leaders, organizations, and their peers to build connections, advance careers, and ignite positive change. This festival enables young professionals across Boston to connect, thrive, and feel included in the community.

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Speaker Series

Our speaker series events invite next-gen leaders to participate in informative discussions with leaders from a variety of sectors and backgrounds. Featured speakers share their stories, offer insights, answer audience questions, and provide words of wisdom in a casual and energetic setting.

Celebrating the Visionaries of Tomorrow

Ten Outstanding Young Leaders

Each year, City Awake honors 10 of the region’s emerging young leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who demonstrate a commitment to improving the overall well-being of Boston and its residents.

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Who<br />We Are
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The premier young professional platform that awakens and empowers the city's next generation of thought leaders and change makers.

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Involve and activate their voices in local issues, ultimately encouraging the next generation to stay vested in the region's future success.

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Monthly programming on civic engagement, words of wisdom events, volunteer sign-ups, networking nights, or diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.

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Individuals navigating the early stages of their career and looking to participate in flexible programming that educates, inspires, and connects.

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City Awake: 2023 Words of Wisdom ft. Corey Thomas

Jun 22, 20235:00pm - 7:00pmRapid7

Join us as we hear from Corey Thomas, Chairman & CEO of Rapid7, and Andrew Farrington, an advisory board member City Awake.
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F.U.N. Lives On

F.U.N. Lives On: Live Like A Local Tours Boston

Jun 28, 20233:45pm - 6:00pmTropical Foods - Roxbury

Join us to celebrate the history, culture, food, and local businesses of Nubian Square, the heart of Black culture in Boston.
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City Awake

City Awake: Awakening the Next Generation of Leaders

May 04, 202311:00am - 2:00pmGreater Boston Chamber of Commerce

City Awake is hosting a special networking event where students will have the opportunity to meet the Greater Boston Chamber staff, eat food, and create new, lasting connections with some of our City Awake Advisory Board members.
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"This was my first City Awake/Words of Wisdom event and it was incredible. Really enjoyed meeting new people and hearing Robert Lewis Jr. share his story. And the food was delicious. I'll definitely be registering for future events!"

"I felt that the speakers, facilitation, and accommodations were spot on. It not only encouraged collaboration and engagement, but also gave the audience opportunities to network and connect with one another both before the talk and afterwards."

"Today's session [on changing roles of ERGs] provided great dialogue and food for thought. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion! I currently serve on a small committee at my organization that is in the process of launching a Women's ERG."

"Loved the location, time, and incredibly generous food and drinks! But better than all of that was the audience and inspiring speakers. Thanks for convening a great community."

2023 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival brings Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations and their peers to build connection, advance careers and ignite positive change.
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Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards

Ten Outstanding Young Leaders (TOYL) Awards is about Boston’s present and, more importantly, Boston’s future. Congratulations to our 2022 TOYL Honorees!
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Advisory Board Member Spotlight

Hayley Trahan-Liptak

Partner, K&L Gates

Hayley Trahan-Liptak is an Associate at K&L Gates where she specializes in the firm’s White Collar and Investigations practice group. Her work includes global...Read more
Hayley Trahan-Liptak is an Associate at K&L Gates where she specializes in the firm’s White Collar and Investigations practice group. Her work includes global investigations and government enforcement representations. Prior to joining K&L Gates, Hayley studied at Boston College and Boston College Law school. Hayley grew up in rural central Massachusetts but has called Boston home for over 15 years. In her spare time, she can be found renovating her South End condo, where she lives with her husband.

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Alper Gurses

Sales & Marketing Specialist, Turkish Airlines

My name is Alper Gurses, and I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a MBA concentrating in Finance. I am now a Marketing Specialist for Turkish...Read more
My name is Alper Gurses, and I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a MBA concentrating in Finance. I am now a Marketing Specialist for Turkish Airlines. I have been working with Turkish Airlines for seven years in different roles which have included administrative and financial responsibilities, and I was recently promoted to this new marketing role. I enjoy using my skills and knowledge in ways that can contribute to new, exciting marketing campaigns. I also enjoy the social aspect of my current role.

Amelia Casey

Senior Transportation Planner, Arup

Senior Transportation Planner with experience in a range of projects including transit planning, corridor visioning, streetscape design, smart mobility initiatives,...Read more
Senior Transportation Planner with experience in a range of projects including transit planning, corridor visioning, streetscape design, smart mobility initiatives, resiliency planning, and community-wide mobility planning. My work has taken me to rural communities in Massachusetts to large counties in the greater Seattle area, where I apply my skillset to give communities the tools to create safe streets, enhance accessibility to transit, improve parking management practices, and promote modeshift. I embrace any opportunity to integrate data, design best practices, and community engagement efforts to create actionable and implementable projects. My interdisciplinary skill sets include mapping and visualization, practical research, project management expertise, report writing, community engagement techniques, and the development of visual content for presentations.

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Andrew Farrington

Associate, Nutter McClennen & Fish

Andrew Farrington is an associate at Nutter McClennen & Fish and is a member of the firm’s business litigation and securities enforcement and litigation practice...Read more
Andrew Farrington is an associate at Nutter McClennen & Fish and is a member of the firm’s business litigation and securities enforcement and litigation practice groups. He has experience handling investor and M&A related litigation and SEC regulatory inquires and enforcement proceedings. Andrew is passionate about advancing diversity in the legal profession and serves on Nutter’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Committee. He is also an active volunteer for the Boston Lawyers Group, an organization dedicated to advancing diversity in the Boston legal community. Andrew received his JD and MBA from Northeastern University. He holds a BA in Political Science from Westfield State University.

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Angelo Delluomo

Account Manger, Analog Devices

Angelo Delluomo is a Key Account Manager at Analog Devices (ADI), a global semiconductor manufacturer based out of Massachusetts. He manages sales and support for...Read more
Angelo Delluomo is a Key Account Manager at Analog Devices (ADI), a global semiconductor manufacturer based out of Massachusetts. He manages sales and support for one of ADI's key strategic customers. In his free time he enjoys cooking, hiking, and has recently started snowboarding after moving to Boston from Phoenix.

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Catarina Pontes

Sr. Manager, Learning and Development, Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Catarina Pontes is an instructional designer within the learning and development team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. She designs and facilitates training...Read more
Catarina Pontes is an instructional designer within the learning and development team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. She designs and facilitates training for new and existing employees on the technology systems and tools needed for their role. Her main focus is the sales and distribution teams. She also volunteers as a pillar leader for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Group within the organization. Catarina joined Columbia Threadneedle in 2017 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. She earned a B.A., majoring in Economics with a concentration in Environment Studies, from Bryn Mawr College and a M.L.A. from the Sustainability and Environmental Program at Harvard Extension School.

Devon Goodall

Senior Policy Director, LPL Financial

Devon Goodall serves as LPL Financial’s Senior Policy Director and is based in their Boston, Massachusetts office. In this role on the government relations team,...Read more
Devon Goodall serves as LPL Financial’s Senior Policy Director and is based in their Boston, Massachusetts office. In this role on the government relations team, she is responsible for the firm’s state, regulatory and federal public policy. Previously, Devon worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Office of the Governor. She has a BA in Art History and Politics and International Affairs from Wake Forest University.

Johnathan Rivera

Marketing and Proposal Specialist, BSC Group

Strategic communications professional with over five years of work experience across the real estate, engineering, federal and state contracting, and music industries....Read more
Strategic communications professional with over five years of work experience across the real estate, engineering, federal and state contracting, and music industries. I thrive in fast-paced environments with ample opportunities to be creative, problem-solve, and collaborate. Happiness for me is helping others reach, or exceed, their project goals.

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