Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
With the theme “Growing Trust in Local Government,” Women Elected Municipal Officials will hold its sixth annual Leadership Conference on Sept. 27 in Devens.
The half-day conference will include a keynote presentation by Dana LeWinter, chief of Public and Community Engagement at the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Her presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities for engaging community members on local housing issues.
Moderated by WEMO Vice Chair Yolanda Greaves, a panel of local leaders — Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Sharon Select Board Member Kiana Pierre-Louise and Franklin Councillor Melanie Hamblen — will share their experiences as women leaders and discuss opportunities for building trust in local government.
The agenda will conclude with guided small-group discussions, facilitated by Essential Partners of Cambridge, on the challenges facing women in local offices.
Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. The program will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon, followed by a networking lunch.
The conference will be held at the Devens Common Center at 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens. The cost is $40.
8:30 a.m.
Networking breakfast & registration
9 a.m.
Welcome remarks
Valerie Gilman, WEMO Chair, Gloucester City Council
Adam Chapdelaine, MMA Executive Director & CEO
9:05 a.m.
Keynote address
Dana LeWinter, Chief of Public and Community Engagement, Massachusetts Housing Partnership
9:50 a.m.
Break
10 a.m.
Panel: Growing Trust in Local Government
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, City of Newton
Kiana Pierre-Louis, Sharon Select Board
Melanie Hamblen, Franklin Town Council
Moderator: Yolanda Greaves, WEMO and Ashland Select Board Vice Chair
11 a.m.
Small group dialogues
Essential Partners of Cambridge
12:30 p.m.
Adjournment & networking lunch
Location
Devens Common Center, Devens
Contact
MMA Member Program Coordinator Anneke Craig, acraig@mma.org
Women Elected Municipal Officials