The Boston Employer Forum Series of virtual panels combines labor market data on local industries with behind-the-scenes insights from industry hiring directors. Together, this information creates a composite picture of industry-specific employment trends and opportunities for Boston residents. Each panel also features a question-and-answer session. These panels are free and open to the public. Learn more and register for each panel below.
Boston Employer Forum Series: Healthcare
Thursday, July 30
10-11:30 a.m.
Presenter
Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
Trinh Nguyen
Director
Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Panelists
Lee Alexander
Deputy Superintendent of Employee Diversity and Engagement
Boston Emergency Medical Services
Joanne Pokaski
Senior Director, Workforce Development & Community Relations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jennifer James Price
Undersecretary for Workforce Development
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MJ Ryan
Senior Director, Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity
Human Resources
Mass General Brigham, Inc
Boston Employer Forum Series: Hospitality
Wednesday, August 5
10-11:30 a.m.
Presenter
Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
Luther Pinckney
Senior Program Manager
BEST Corp. Hospitality Training
Panelists
Solmon Chowdhury
Owner
Shanti Acquisition LLC, Shanti, Moksa, Om, and the Dudley Café
David Colella
Vice President & Managing Director
The Colonnade Hotel
Rayma M. Ferrer
Area Director of Human Resources
The Newbury Boston
Boston Employer Forum Series: Construction
Tuesday, September 1
10-11:15 a.m.
Presenter
Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
Brian Doherty
General Agent
Building and Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District
Panelists
Dan Bent
Executive Vice President
American Plumbing & Heating Corp
Linda Dorcena Forry
Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Community for the Northeast
Suffolk
John McLaughlin
President
Sullivan McLaughlin
Boston Employer Forum Series: Retail
Tuesday, September 22
10-11:15 a.m.
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Presenter
Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
Joanne Hilferty
President & CEO
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Panelists
Jon Hurst
President
Retailers Association of Massachusetts
Emerald Gravel
Director of Stores
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Vicki Maderia
Director of Human Resources
The Norfolk Companies
Boston Employer Forum Series: IT/Tech
Date/Time: TBD
Panelists: TBD