Summer 2024 Alumni News
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Notes from the Executive Director
We’ve officially reached the end of our programming year! 2023-24 was a huge success. Some of our highlights include:
Thank you to everyone who attended our events, sponsored our programming, donated during our annual campaign, volunteered their time, and so much more. As I’ve said many times (but can’t say enough), Leadership MetroWest is blessed with an amazing alumni network of “doers.” Thanks for being a part of that community, and I hope you’ll stay engaged for another exciting year of programming. Class of 2025, here we come!
Sincerely,
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The deadline is July 30th.
Welcome new alumni!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Their graduation ceremony was a part of the Annual Leadership Celebration held at Village Hall on June 13th.
New Awards Given at Leadership Celebration
As part of our Leadership Celebration, LMW presented new awards recognizing leadership in MetroWest. Congratulations to all of the recipients and thank you for being leaders in our community!
MetroWest Rising Star Award: Mike Croci
Michael Croci is working towards a cleaner, litter-free Framingham through his group Keep Framingham Beautiful. He has built an amazing community and team of "bright green t-shirt wearing individuals" who volunteer their time to pick up trash around the city.
The MetroWest Rising Star Award acknowledges and celebrates a recent alumnus (Class of 2019 to present) for their commitment to the public good and community engagement.
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Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award: Lorretta Holloway
Lorretta Holloway is an architect of our anti-racism programing and curriculum. She donates her time and talents to the Academy by leading discussions on anti-racism and how to lead in the 21st century. This year marked her final year of a six-year tenure on the LMW Board of Directors.
This award is for a board member, alumnus, or community partner who has been instrumental in facilitating Leadership MetroWest’s success and growth in the past year through the generous donation of their time, resources, or financial support.
Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award: Middlesex Savings Bank
Middlesex Savings Bank has been a strong partner and supporter of LMW, and annually nominates senior staff to participate in the Leadership Academy. We are grateful for their support of our mission.
This award is for a board member, alumnus, or community partner who has been instrumental in facilitating Leadership MetroWest’s success and growth in the past year through the generous donation of their time, resources, or financial support.
Helen L. Community Impact Award: Susan Nicholl
Susan Nicholl is the ultimate connector of people in MetroWest. Her ability to bring people together is a talent. Susan consistently nominates emerging leaders to the Leadership Academy and mentors fellow alumni, as well as serves on the LMW Programming Committee. LMW is lucky to have her in our corner!
This award is to acknowledge and celebrate an alumnus (Class of 2018 and prior) who is making an extraordinary impact in the MetroWest community by addressing an unmet need or underserved community.
Alumni in the News
Addie Gibson '24 has been named a Tenet Hero for her outstanding contributions in 2023. Addie is the Director of Hospitality at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. She was honored by Tenet Healthcare as part of their annual recognition program.
Towma Rastad '23 recently began a new position as Community Engagement Manager at Fidelity Cooperative Bank. A new position with the Bank, Towma will oversee the Bank’s overall community relations activities, including charitable giving through the Bank’s LifeDesign Community Dividend, sponsorships, volunteerism, events, partnerships, and programs with a goal to share those efforts with the public through robust social, public relations, and communications programs. Towma joins Fidelity Bank from the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce where she served as Co-Director.
We are sad to share that alum Sarah Duckett '89 recently passed away. Sarah was the founder of the Hopkinton Independent, volunteered for multiple town committees and nonprofits, and worked with the Hopkinton Public Library and helped with the creation of the Hopkinton Senior Center.
Academy alums Bonnie Mitchell ’10 and Carol Gloff ’07 each received the 2024 Commonwealth Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women at their June 14th ceremony at the State House.?Bonnie was nominated by State Rep. Jack Lewis and Carol was nominated by State Rep. David Linsky. Both women were heralded for their community impact through civic and volunteer efforts.
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