The report was presented at a forum new Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership. Opening remarks were provided by: Paul S. Grogan, President & CEO, the Boston Foundation; Martin J. Walsh, Mayor, City of Boston; and Kimberly Churches, CEO, American Association of University Women.
The report was presented by: Jecynta Azong, Ph.D., Research Associate, Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, McCormack Graduate School at UMass Boston; Ann Bookman, Ph.D., Director, Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, McCormack Graduate School at UMass Boston; and Christa Kelleher, Ph.D., Research & Policy Director, Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, McCormack Graduate School at UMass Boston.
A panel discussion followed that was moderated by Evelyn F. Murphy, Founder & President, The WAGE Project, Inc. Panelists included: Megan Costello, Executive Director, Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement, City of Boston; Kristina Desir, Program Manager, AAUW Work Smart in Boston; Betty Francisco, Co-Founder, Latina Circle; Founder & President, FitNation Ventures; and Jeff Swartz, Complex Manager, Morgan Stanley Boston.
