Women in World Trade New England

Networking evening at the residence of Ceylan Özen Erişen
2021-12-15 08:00 (America/New_York)
Event Description: Networking evening at the residence of Ceylan Özen Erişen, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Boston

Doing Business with Canada
2022-02-04 12:00
Event Name: Doing Business with Canada
Event Description:Rodger Cuzner, Consul General of Canada to New EnglandDina Santos, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of CanadaDawn Wivell, President, Firebrand International – moderator

Women in Leadership - The Power of Networking
2022-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | CIC Cambridge, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
SACC-NE, SWEA Professional Boston and WWTNE invite you to a two-part inspirational meetup for leaders, aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in female empowerment.
Join us and listen to a panel of distinguished female leaders sharing their experiences and insights, followed by some light refreshments and a valuable networking opportunity with other female professionals.
We are excited to be back in person to meet, learn, and become inspired as we bring brilliant women together to reconnect. Let us celebrate the power of networking and look closer at the importance of coming together and inspiring and sharing experiences with each other. We know that the panelists and the other attendees will inspire you to grow on your professional journey!
The Agenda
(4:30-5:00 pm: Doors open / Arrival)
5:00-6:00 pm: Welcome / Panel
6.00-7:00 pm: Networking
Tickets
Members: $20, Non-Members: $30. We also have a very limited amount of early bird tickets for $15. Get your ticket today!
COVID-19 Safety Measures
CIC’s COVID-19 Safety Measures for events and meetings require all guests in our spaces to be symptom-free and either fully vaccinated or have a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of arriving on-site.

Networking evening at the residence of Alberto Fierro
2022-06-03 17:30 - 19:30
Event Description: Networking evening at the residence of Alberto Fierro, Consul General of Mexico in Boston

WWTNE Summer Celebration
2022-08-24 17:30 - 19:30
Event Name: WWTNE Summer Celebration
Event Description: Networking event sponsored by MassGlobal Partners and Cambridge Innovation Partners

U.S. Trade Policy at the Midpoint of the Biden Administration
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
Event Description:
S. Trade Policy at the Midpoint of the Biden Administration”Isabelle Icso, Director of International Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceCatherine Mellor, Vice President for Trade, UPSLeslie Griffin, WWTNE Co-founder and Principal, Allinea LLC – moderator

Business Luncheon Co-Hosted with the U.S.-Qatar Business Council
2022-11-15 11:00 - 13:00
Location: Harvard Club of Boston.
Event Description: The Business Luncheon was held to discuss business opportunities between Qatar and the state of Massachusetts. The event was co-hosted by the U.S.-Qatar Business Council and included a lineup of distinguished speakers, including His Excellency Mohammed Sultan Al-Kuwari, Consul General of the State of Qatar; Fahad Al-Dosari, The State of Qatar Commercial Attaché to the United States; and Mohammed Barakat, Managing Director and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the US-Qatar Business Council. The luncheon also featured opening remarks from WWTNE Vice Chair Dawn Wivell.

What’s Ahead for Women in Leadership
2023-03-08 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for an amazing Panel of Discussion followed by a Networking Session for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8th and we are excited to host an esteemed and diverse panel of international female executives, founders and entrepreneurs to discuss “What is Ahead for Women in Leadership”. We will ask about the good, the bad and the ugly regarding career opportunities, equality, gender issues and much more.
Date: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Servier Pharmaceuticals | 200 Pier 4 Blvd. | Boston, MA 02210
Tickets: $27 member | $42 non-member (includes processing fees)
Schedule:
6:00PM Check-in and Early Networking
6:30PM Welcome and Introductions
6:45PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Brooke Duffy, Chief Revenue Officer, Captario
Panelists: Henriette Fleischmann, Co-Founder and COO, Hosta A.I.
Stephanie Oestreich, Chief Business Officer, Galecto
Followed by Networking Reception
Collaborating organizations:
SACC-NE, FACCNE, BABCNE, GABC, FWBN, WWTNE and Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Women’s Network.
This event provides you with an opportunity to meet people from a much broader network. We are expecting up to 100 attendees from different industries, countries, and backgrounds.
Make sure to sign up as soon as possible, since the tickets are limited.

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Luncheon with Ambassador David Cohen
2023-03-09 12:00 - 14:00
Join NECBC and Ambassador David L. Cohen for an afternoon together on March 9, 2023! The event will consist of networking, lunch and a fireside chat with the ambassador.
Location: UMass Club | 1 Beacon St 32nd floor, Boston, MA 02108Day: ThursdayDate: March 9, 2023
Schedule:12:00 PM – Arrival and networking12:15 PM – Lunch begins12:45 PM – Program begins1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Fireside Chat – Conversation with Ambassador David Cohen and GE Canada CEO Heather Chalmers1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Networking
This event provides you with an opportunity to meet people from a much broader network. We are expecting up to 100 attendees from different industries, countries, and backgrounds.
Make sure to sign up as soon as possible, since the tickets are limited.

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VIP Evening at TD Garden
2023-03-31 19:30 - 21:30
Join Us for VIP Evening at TD Garden
Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz
Our thanks to event sponsor TDBank
Day: Friday
Date: March 31 at 7:30 pm
This event provides you with an opportunity to meet people from a much broader network. We are expecting up to 100 attendees from different industries, countries, and backgrounds.
Make sure to sign up as soon as possible, since the tickets are limited.

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GBANE 2023: Open For Business!
2023-04-05 17:30 - 20:00
The 29th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening which will take place in person on Wednesday, April 5th at Suffolk University Law School (please note the new date and location!) in Boston. Under the topic “Open For Business: Checking In With Economies Around The Globe”, international diplomats posted in Boston will be making the case for their respective countries and briefly describe the current economic and political climate. This moderated conversation by Boston Business Journal Executive Editor Doug Banks will be preceded by an international economic update and followed by a networking reception.
SpeakersRepresenting their countries will be the following diplomats posted in Boston:
◾ Peter Abbott OBE, British Consul General◾ Rodger Cuzner, Consul General of Canada◾ Alberto Fierro Garza, Consul General of Mexico◾ Michael Jürgens, Deputy Consul General of Germany◾ Mustafa Soykurt, Consul General of France◾ Kotaro Suzuki, Consul General of JapanModerator: Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal
Preliminary Schedule:5:30PM – Check-in and Early Networking6:00PM – Welcome and Introductions6:15PM – Economic Update6:30PM – “Open For Business” Panel Discussion with International Diplomatsfollowed by a Networking Reception.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsor opportunities and exhibit tables are available.Please contact us at: business@wwtne.org
The 29th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening Featuring International Diplomats Posted in Boston Now on April 5th!​

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Networking Reception at the Residence of the Consul General of Canada
2023-05-24 17:30 - 19:30
Networking Reception at the Residence of the Consul General of Canada
Please join us for a Networking Reception at the Residence of Rodger Trueman Cuzner, Consul General of Canada.
Where
Residence of the Consul General of Canada
15 Bradley Ave.
Wellesley, Massachusetts
When
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Please note that attendance is capped at 50 for this event and we will utilize a first come, first served approach.

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Celebrate Summer With Drinks on Terrace
2023-08-09 17:30 - 19:30
Join Women in World Trade, New England to Celebrate Summer with Drinks on the Terrace.
Location: Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)
245 Main Street, 3rd floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Day: Wednesday
Date: August 9, 2023
Schedule: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Event Sponsors:
Cambridge Innovation Partners,
Mass Global Partners,
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC).
This event provides you with an opportunity to meet people from a much broader network. We are expecting up to 100 attendees from different industries, countries, and backgrounds.
Make sure to sign up as soon as possible, since the tickets are limited.

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Doing business in Africa
2023-11-02 17:30 - 19:00
Date/Time: November 2, 2023, 5:30-7pm
Location: ATC’s Office, 116 Huntington Avenue, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02116
Description: Please join us for a discussion and post-event networking as American Tower will lead a panel on building a business in Africa, including both the rewards and challenges. Light refreshments to be provided.
Panelists:
Ruth Dowling, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthdowling/
Rodrigo (Rod) Jimenez, Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, EMEA and LatAm
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-rod-jimenez-0956606/
Robin Weber, Vice President, M&A Bus Dev EMEA and LatAm
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-lloyd-weber/
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doing-business-in-africa-forum-tickets-736836095597?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Good Cheer Holiday Gathering
2023-12-12 17:30 - 19:00
Our thanks to our presenting sponsor Capital OneDay: TuesdayDate: December 12, 2023Schedule: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: CambridgeCost: $50
Women in World Trade, New England, Holiday Gathering Join us for a festive gathering to celebrate the holiday season with Women in World Trade, NE! This in-person event will take place at 314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, USA. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the international field and expand your network. Come and enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, and holiday cheer.

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Ransomware Webinar: Is your company safe? Are you prepared?
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
Our thanks to our presenting sponsor Capital One

Day: Tuesday
Date: December 12, 2023
Schedule: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Cambridge
Cost: $50
More details will be posted as planning progresses. Please check back.

GBANE 2024: Geopolitical Climate & Implications for International Business
2024-02-27 17:30 - 20:30
The Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) is proud to present its 30th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening.
Given the current geopolitical crises, the exponential emergence of new technologies (such as AI), the continued challenges to global supply chains, and the acceleration of extreme weather events, how are international businesses coping and planning within these new parameters?
The panel discussion with international experts will be moderated by Doug Banks, Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal .
More details:

The evening will open with remarks by Amy Zeng, Dean of Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School, whose research expertise lies in supply chain risk management and tactics, reverse and sustainable supply chain analysis and design, and global logistics process management.
Host: Ken Vacovec, Suffolk University Law School Alum, Managing Partner, Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer and President of the MA Bar Foundation.
James Reginald Colimon, Deputy Director of Global Affairs & Protocol, Mayor’s Office, City of Boston, and Jeevan Ramapriya, Executive Director. MOITI will give some insights.
Jerry Alderman, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh McLennan Agency, NE Region will set the stage for the panel discussion to follow, which will be moderated by Doug Banks, Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal.

Panelists will give a birds-eye view of the current situation and what companies should prepare for:

Geopolitical/ Economic Landscape: Shahruz Mohtadi, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Suffolk University
Export/Imports/ Supply Chain: Betty Robson, President, JF Moran
Sustainability/Climate: Nick Rancis, Manager Innovation, National Grid Partners and Board Member, Fraunhofer USA
Cybersecurity: Mariano Nunez, President, Onapsis
Compliance issues: Paula Murphy, Director, Mass Export Center

Timings:

5:30PM Check-in and Early Networking
6:00PM Welcome and Introductions
6:15PM Keynote: Future Risks
6:30PM Panel Discussion with international business representatives and experts covering

30th Annual International Business Forum and Networking Night
The Geopolitical Climate & Implications for International Business

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What is Ahead for Women in Entrepreneurship
2024-03-07 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for an amazing Panel of Discussion followed by a Networking Session for International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024 we are co-hosting with our international partner organizations a panel discussion with accomplished women entrepreneurs, sharing their journeys and successes, and reflecting on the distinctive perspectives women bring to the entrepreneurial landscape. Reception to follow-up the panel discussion.
Speakers:
· Kara Lund (Moderator)
· Floris Engelhardt – Co-Founder and CEO, Kano Therapeutics (Field: Life Sciences, Startups)
· Marie Meslin – Managing Director Center For Entrepreneurship Education & Global Entrepreneurship Leadership Team, Northeastern University (Field: Start-ups, Mentoring)
· Darlene Hollywood – Founder and Principal, Hollywood Agency, (Field: Public Relations)
Join us for an amazing Panel of Discussion followed by a Networking Session for International Women’s Day

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Managing through conflict
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:30
Problems: Career conflict is a major source of stress, with several circumstances unique or more prevalent for women. Add in the cultural diversity that affects women in global trade, and you have a perfect storm of what could go wrong as women embrace global opportunities presented in our current economic climate. Managing through conflict takes skills that we weren’t taught in school or through technical training.
Solution: This program will outline five common problems women face across trade, as identified by the key world trade and finance organizations, and provide Sandbox Strategies for solutions.
Penny Tremblay, author of Sandbox Strategies for the NEW Workplace, [Rowman & Littlefield 2023] shares her expertise, stories, and current research of top trends for managing conflict to help participants build productive, peaceful, and profitable relationships.
Learning Outcomes
● Understand your role in career conflict
● Knowledge of the five common problems women face across trade
● How to position yourself as a strong candidate to represent your company at meetings and in decision making processes
● Tips to approach difficult conversations and raise concerns effectively
● When to listen, when to speak up, and when to accept cultural differences for best business outcomes.
Even though dealing with conflict on an international level is something women in trade face daily, most conflict resolution is an inside job. Understanding our relationship to conflict can help us not only to move through it, but learn to embrace it. How much more productive and profitable could women entrepreneurs in world trade be with an assertive and confident approach to resolving the early onset of conflict?
Join us for this amazing Webinar, complimentary!!

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Fireside Chat with Dr. Shakardokht Jafari
2024-05-23 16:30 - 20:00
CIC’s Technology Innovation Studio (TINS) is pleased to host a fireside chat with Dr. Shakardokht Jafari. Shakar is Afghani but grew up and was educated in Iran (as a refugee from the Russian invasion). She returned to Afghanistan after the Taliban fell, resisting three pre-arranged marriages along the way, to re-establish a cancer facility in Kabul. She went to the UK for additional training, where she earned a PhD in medical physics, becoming the first Afghan woman to earn that degree.
In the UK, and based on her research work, she founded TrueInvivo (https://www.trueinvivo.co.uk) a start-up company that is developing a proprietary dosimetry (radiation measurement) system to ensure the precision and accuracy of cancer radiotherapy. The product is aimed at improving the outcomes of approximately six million patients, including three million that are harmed annually by unintentionally inaccurate radiation treatment. TrueInvivo’s CE and UKCA-marked prototype is currently being used at leading hospitals in the UK and Europe for commissioning radiotherapy equipment and verify the accuracy of treatment delivery. The product also has many potential industrial uses.
Before and after the Fireside Chat, you can enjoy networking with entrepreneurs, investors and members of the local innovation economy,including free wine/beer at CIC’s weekly Venture Cafe (4:30PM – 8:00PM). The evening will also feature a special “Colombian Innovation Night” (https://venturecafecambridge.org).
Details:

Thursday, May 23, 2024

04:30 pm – 08:00 pm

CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) One Broadway, 5th floor, (room TINS) Kendall Square, Cambridge

Join us for Fireside Chat with Dr. Shakardokht Jafari

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Annual Holiday gathering
2024-05-24
Date and time to be confirmed

WorldBoston's Great Decisions program
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:30
Great Decisions | NATO’s Future

Date

June 3, 2024

Time

6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.,

Location

Boston Public Library, Rabb Hall
700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 United States
The program will feature:

Mustafa Soykurt, Consul General of France in Boston, and
Sonja Kriebich, Consul General of Germany to the New England States to discuss NATO’s Future. The program will dive into the upcoming EU Parliamentary elections and the impact they might have on European security.

This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.

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EU Spring Networking
2024-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
EU Spring Networking

Date

Wednesday, June 12. 2024

Time

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location

Foley & Lardner, 111 Huntington Avenue, Suite 2500, 02199, Boston. (It’s an inside event with great views)

Ticket

$30 for members (Including signed up members of WWTNE) and $45 for non-members
Join us for this amazing Event Pure networking event, welcome by hosts

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Celebrate the Summer with Drinks on the Terrace
2024-08-13 17:30 - 19:30
EU Spring Networking

Date

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Time

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location

Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), 245 Main Street, 3rd floor, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142. After 5 p.m., the entrance is via 255 Main Street.

Ticket

This event is complimentary, but space is limited. Please RSVP via Eventbrite as soon as possible, but no later than August 8.
Note: Please bring a picture ID for entry.
Join the Board of Women in World Trade, New England, for a delightful evening of drinks on the terrace to celebrate the summer.

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Website Forum on Africa
2024-09-24
Date and time to be confirmed.

Women in World Trade, NE Holiday Gathering
2024-12-10 17:30 - 19:00
Women in World Trade, NE Holiday Gathering
Kick off the Holiday Season with WWTNE’s Holiday Gathering, graciously hosted by Capital One!
Along with light beverages and hors d’oeuvres, join us for an evening of good cheer and new connections!
Location: Offices of Capital One 314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for WWTNE’s Holiday Gathering – an evening of good cheer and new connections.

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WWTNE Meet the Members Virtual Meetup
2025-01-13 12:00 - 12:45
We are pleased to announce a new series of Meet the Member virtual sessions which will take place on Zoom on the following dates:

January 13, 2025
February 3, 2025
April 7, 2025
June 2, 2025

During these sessions, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject, followed by updates from existing members, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events.
We hope that you will join us! More details will be shared as planning progresses. The sessions are complimentary.
The sessions will be led by WWTNE Board members:

Katherine Therieau
Dr Abi Barrow
Christa Bleyleben

The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants at 12pm the day before the Meetup.
Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community!

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Speed Networking with WWTNE and Speaker Naomi Berlin, Assistant Secretary of Business Growth in the Healey Administration
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | CIC Cambridge, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Start the New Year by Expanding Your Network!
Join us for an engaging evening of speed networking designed to help you forge meaningful connections in the new year. Whether your resolution is to grow your professional network, meet like-minded individuals, or simply connect with others in your community, this event is the perfect way to kick things off.
What to Expect:

Kickoff Speaker: Naomi Berlin with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Executive Office of Economic Development will open the evening with a 10–15 minute talk about the administration’s economic development priorities and the impact of the recently approved economic development bill.
Speed Networking: Meet and connect with attendees in a fast-paced, structured format. Every 7–9 minutes, you’ll switch tables, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage.
Refreshments: Enjoy light appetizers and beer/wine to complement the evening’s conversations.

Why Attend?

Build your network with new connections in the professional community.
Gain insights into Massachusetts’s economic growth plans directly from Naomi Berlin.
Start your year inspired, connected, and ready to achieve your goals.

Thanks to our sponsor, Cambridge Innovation Center. CIC Mission: We live our mission by creating the best possible environment and programming to enable startups, scale-ups, corporations, and public entities to tackle the biggest local and global challenges while fostering growth and connection.
Entry Details: PLEASE BRING PICTURE ID. THE ENTRANCE AFTER 5 P.M. IS VIA 255 MAIN STREET .
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WWTNE Meet the Members Virtual Meetup
2025-02-03 12:00 - 12:30
Following our sold-out January webinar, we are pleased to announce the next Meet and Greet on February 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM -12:45 PM.
During these sessions, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject, followed by updates from existing members, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events. We hope that you will join us!
The sessions will be led by WWTNE Board members: Dr Abi Barrow, Christa Bleyleben and Katherine Therieau.
Our guest speaker on February 3 will be Paula Connelly, Esq., a Senior Member of Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A., located in the Boston area.
She has over 25 years of experience in customs and international trade matters. She works with importers and exporters to address and resolve import and export compliance issues.
Prior to joining ST&R, Paula ran her own law firm specializing in customs and international trade matters. Earlier in her career she worked as a licensed customs broker for several brokerage companies in the Boston area.
Paula serves as legal counsel for the Boston Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and President of the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade. She is a member of the AD/CV working group for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, the International Business Advisory Board at Massachusetts Maritime, and Women in World Trade New England.
On February 3, Paula will be addressing some of the current hot topics such as supply chain management, tariffs etc.
She will be interviewed by Andrea Jeglum, WWTNE Board Member and Clerk.
We hope that you will join us on February 3!
The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants at 12pm the day before the Meetup.
Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community!

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WWTNE Meet the Members Virtual Meetup
2025-04-07 12:00 - 12:45
We are pleased to announce a new series of Meet the Members virtual sessions.
During these sessions, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject, followed by updates from existing members, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events. We hope that you will join us!
The sessions will be led by WWTNE Board members: Katherine Therieau, Dr Abi Barrow and Christa Bleyleben.
The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants at 12pm the day before the Meetup.
Our April 7 guest speaker is Betty Robson, JD. Betty is the CEO of JF Moran, a national, family-owned logistics provider and a certified women-owned enterprise. A transformative C-suite leader, she has modernized the business through technology and a commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Passionate about mentorship, she actively supports women in business and serves on the NRICC Women’s Business Council. She is also a Founding Director of Women in World Trade New England. Previously, she was a Professor of International Business at Johnson & Wales University. Betty holds an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Bryant University, a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University, and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Boston College.
Submit your information for free membership and to join Women in World Trade New England here: https://wwtne.org/membership/
Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community!

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