Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
With MMA support, WEMO promotes the leadership of women elected municipal officials and sponsors programming designed to hone their skills in leadership and governance. This is WEMO’s first half-day leadership conference, held in partnership with Wellesley College.
8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast and Registration
9:30 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Claire Freda, WEMO President, Leominster City Councillor
9:45 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Paula Johnson, President, Wellesley College
Introduction by Ellen Allen, MMA President and Norwell Selectman
10:45 a.m.
Break
11 a.m.
Women Supporting Women: How to Create Alliances and Get Things Done
Coalition Building for Women Elected Municipal Officials
Speakers:
• Kim Driscoll, Mayor, Salem
• Mehreen Butt, Town Councilor, Wakefield
• Annissa Essaibi George, City Councilor, Boston
Moderator: Ellen Allen, MMA President and Norwell Selectman
12:15 p.m.
Media Session
Jackie Lucas, President, Vera Voce Communications
Lauren Goldberg, Principal, KP Law
1:30 p.m.
Lunch
2 p.m.
Conclusion
Women elected municipal officials can register online. The cost is $35 per person.
Location
Wellesley College
Contact
MMA Senior Member Services Coordinator Devon Elizabeth Williams
Women Elected Municipal Officials