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Women’s History Month
March is International Women’s Month. To celebrate the women in our community, their businesses, careers, and achievements, we’ve compiled some inspirational and motivational quotes from our outstanding 2026 Pinnacle Awards Honorees.
Emerging Executive
“It’s the women that I call my friends who are also striving in their careers, in their journey, in their life, that inspire me.”
Shavel’le Olivier, Executive Director, Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition
Achievement in Management – Government
“To be a great leader, you have to be a great listener and communicator. It’s really about being in touch with the people you’re leading, making sure that they’re side by side with you and not behind you.”
Mary Skipper, Superintendent, Boston Public Schools
Achievement in Arts & Education
“Looking around in Boston, you see so many examples of women doing interesting work, doing meaningful work in a range of leadership roles… That inspires others too, because if you can’t see someone in a role that you aspire to, it’s a little bit harder to do it.”
Dr. Mary K. Grant, President, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Achievement in Health Care
“A great leader is someone who has a vision for the future, a strong moral compass, and really understands how to listen.”
Robyn Riseberg, MD, Founder, Boston Community Pediatrics
Achievement in Management – Private
“One skill that I think is very important to have throughout your career is to listen. It’s so important to hear what people have to say, to hear from various perspectives. Listening lets you think, it lets you learn, it lets you grow, and it fosters dialogue.”
Kimberly Sherman Stamler, President, Related Beal
Achievement in Management – Non-Profit
“You can have all the technical skills in the world… But I think one of the most important aspects of leadership is your social emotional intelligence and the flexibility of when and how to use that.”
Sandra M. McCroom, President & CEO, Children’s Services of Roxbury
Achievement in Entrepreneurship
“You must have vision. If you have vision, are you able to see things people don’t see, you are able to create things people don’t even think of creating… Having a vision for yourself is super important and needed.”
Rose Staram, Owner & Founder, RoseMark Production
Achievement in the Professions
“The glass ceiling [in Boston] has been broken, the door is open. Walk right through it.”
Elizabeth Lowrey FIIDA, RDI, Principal, Elkus Manfredi Architects
Lifetime Achievement
“Understand where people are coming from. When we listen intently and purposefully, we hear what people say, we understand what they care about, and that’s true collaboration.”
Patricia Jacobs, Ph.D., Chairman, Board of Directors, Massport, Independent Director, Avangrid, President of Northern Region (retired), AT&T
Share these with your friends, network, or team and celebrate Women’s Month with us!
About the Chamber’s Women’s Network
In the Chamber’s Women’s Network, there is a diverse group of more than 3,000 women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with the collective mission to make Greater Boston the best place for professional women to thrive.
For more than 30 years, the Women’s Network has connected women professionals of all backgrounds and career levels. The Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women.
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We are the convener, voice, and advocate of our region’s business community, committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region’s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. Learn more at BostonChamber.com.
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