October 10, 2024

Community Leadership Reception

Thank you to all who attended our 11th Annual Community Leadership Reception honoring our investment in improving youth academic achievement across MetroWest through our Equity in Education Action Project. A special thanks to our co-chairs, Jason Grant, ARCO National Construction, and Elizabeth Holmes, R.W. Holmes Real Estate, as well as our phenomenal event committee, our nonprofit partners, and all our generous sponsors for making the evening a huge success.

At this year’s event, we honored the unwavering commitment and partnership of MathWorks with the Community Leadership Award. Since 2021, MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, has been a valued community partner in building our Equity in Education Action Project. The initiative is invested in developing increased access to high-quality and evidence-based programs that create and solidify a foundation for academic success in literacy and STEM.

Our partners, Saga Education and Literations designed an immersive demonstration for attendees to experience the software and curriculum being implemented in the classrooms.

At the event, we previewed a video that highlights the work of our Equity in Education Action Project. It captures the incredible collaborative efforts that are helping to make a real difference in our schools. 

Other event highlights included a silent auction and raffle. Among the items up for auction and raffle were a round of golf at The Country Club in Brookline, a set of four Red Sox tickets for 2025 season game behind home plate, and a three-night Newport, RI Getaway.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our investment in education.

Our 2024 Honoree

MathWorks

2024 Community Leadership Award Honoree

MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of engineers and scientists, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a block diagram environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain and embedded engineering systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, communications, electronics, industrial automation, and other industries. MATLAB and Simulink are fundamental teaching and research tools in the world’s top universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 6,000 people in 34 offices around the world, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit mathworks.com.

Silent Auction & Raffle

The funds raised through the silent auction and raffle will support the work of the Community Foundation for MetroWest, including our ongoing investment in improving youth academic success across MetroWest through our Equity in Education Action Project. 

Items include:  

  • Round of golf at The Country Club, Brookline
  • Round of golf at Eastward Ho!, Chatham
  • Pair of Celtics Tickets versus Golden State Warriors
  • Set of four Celtics Tickets versus Orlando Magic
  • Set of four Red Sox tickets for 2025 season game in Field Box 32
  • Set of four Red Sox tickets for 2025 season game behind home plate – Field Box 47
  • Three-night Newport, RI Getaway including lodging, $200 restaurant gift card and mansion tour for four
  • Wine Tasting Experience for you and 20 friends and a $100 gift card to The Vin Bin

Must be in attendance at the event to enter to win. 

Fenway Park
Eastward Ho! in Chatham

2024 Event Committee

Event Co-Chairs
Jason Grant, ARCO National Construction
and
Elizabeth Holmes, R.W. Holmes Real Estate

  • Kevin R. Bernier, Atlantic Management
  • Jennifer Leisman Dessert, Leisman Insurance Agency
  • Katherine Garrahan, Bowditch
  • Snow Holding, First Citizens Bank
  • Brandt Hollander, Hollander LLP
  • Garry R. Holmes, R.W. Holmes Real Estate
  • Andrew Mackin, Marcus Partners
  • Lauren Manley, Calare Properties
  • Dana Neshe, Middlesex Savings Bank
  • Jen Price, Legacy Real Estate Ventures
  • Christine Schuster, RN, MBA, Emerson Health Systems
  • Michael Stephens, Fiduciary Trust
  • Amy Werner, The Village Bank
  • Li-Mei Yang, Community Advocate

2024 Honorary Event Committee

  • Chuck Carter, Jr., Ph.D., LICSW, Beacon Academy*
  • Lino Covarrubias, Jewish Family Services MetroWest*
  • Wes Enicks, Literations*
  • AJ Gutierrez, Saga Education*
  • Sarah McDonald, Life Science Cares*
  • Kevin McIntrye, Milford Public Schools*
  • Dr. Nancy S. Niemi, Framingham State University*
  • Jeanne O’Keefe, MathWorks*
  • Dr. David Podell, Massachusetts Bay Community College*
  • Dr. Robert A. Tremblay, Framingham Public Schools*

As of 10/3/2024

Unable to join us?

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