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
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Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
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Trinh Nguyen
Director
Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Panelists
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Lee Alexander
Deputy Superintendent of Employee Diversity and Engagement
Boston Emergency Medical Services
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Joanne Pokaski
Senior Director, Workforce Development & Community Relations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Jennifer James Price
Undersecretary for Workforce Development
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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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
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Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
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Luther Pinckney
Senior Program Manager
BEST Corp. Hospitality Training
Panelists
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Solmon Chowdhury
Owner
Shanti Acquisition LLC, Shanti, Moksa, Om, and the Dudley Café
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David Colella
Vice President & Managing Director
The Colonnade Hotel
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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.
Register
Presenter
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Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino
Associate Professor
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Department of Economics
Northeastern University
Moderator
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Joanne Hilferty
President & CEO
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Panelists
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Jon Hurst
President
Retailers Association of Massachusetts
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Emerald Gravel
Director of Stores
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
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Vicki Maderia
Director of Human Resources
The Norfolk Companies
Boston Employer Forum Series: IT/Tech
Date/Time: TBD
Panelists: TBD