Volpe Equity Workshop #5: Employment

Please join us as we continue the conversation about how to create an equitable and inclusive Volpe redevelopment. At this workshop, we will discuss how best to develop programs, frameworks, and environments that create job opportunities for residents. Panelists include local hiring professionals and employment advocates.

Opening Remarks: Kendall Square Association President C.A. Webb

Panelists:

• Biogen: Gisselle Perez, Head of Workforce Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• CRLS: Sara Reese-Monestime, Career Counselor
• City of Cambridge: Allyson Allen, Adult Employment Director
• Just-A-Start: Miriam Ortiz, Director of Education and Training
• MIT Job Connector: Hector Acevedo and Junardy Jean-Charles, Program Administrators
• My Brother’s Keeper: Ty Bellitti, Vice President

Facilitator: Roosevelt Smith, Volpe Equity and Inclusion Consultant

Learn more about Volpe here.