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Meet the Class Wednesday – Kevin Piers
Kevin is a Sergeant with the Ashland Police Department. He started as a Patrol Officer in 2010. In 2014 he was assigned as a Detective and promoted to Sergeant in 2015. He is currently assigned as the Day Shift Patrol Supervisor. In addition to this primary role, he oversees Use of Force training, including firearms and electronic control weapons, for the department. Kevin also supervises the School Resource Officer program in collaboration with the Ashland Public Schools. Kevin was raised in Ashland and currently lives in the Metrowest area with his wife and three children. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys the outdoors and caring for the land. He holds a Bachelor`s Degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master`s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University.
Interested in joining next year’s Leadership Academy? Apply here: https://forms.gle/1kmL2NeZy3xexfnw9
It`s not too late to nominate your favorite leader (or two!) for an award at this year`s Leadership MetroWest Annual Celebration on June 12th!
Click here: https://bit.ly/2025LMWAwards
It`s not too late to join us for our next Encore Day!
Big workforce gaps. Big solutions. 🚀
At Leadership MetroWest’s Encore Day, we’re bringing together higher ed & industry leaders to discuss how we’re training the workforce MetroWest needs—from healthcare to early education to human services.
📍 MassBay Framingham Campus
📅 April 17, 10 a.m.
🎓 Tour the campus with MassBay President David Podell!
🎤 Expert panel discussion & networking
Be part of the conversation. Register now!
https://bit.ly/LMWEncoreMassBay
*** $75 for the full day (tour and lunch) or $30 for lunch only ***
#EncoreDay #LeadershipMetroWest #WorkforceInnovation
🚨 Struggling to find a nurse, daycare provider, or mental health counselor? You’re not alone. 🚨
Massachusetts’ higher education institutions are stepping up to address workforce shortages impacting critical services. Want to learn how? Join us for Leadership MetroWest’s Encore Day!
📍 MassBay Framingham Campus
📅 April 17th, 10 a.m.
🍽️ Campus tour, lunch & panel discussion
📢 Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/LMWEncoreMassBay
*** $75 for the full day (tour and lunch) or $30 for lunch only ***
🎓 Special Highlight: MassBay President David Podell will personally guide us on an exclusive tour of the Framingham campus before joining the expert panel discussion!
🎤 Panelists include:
✅ David Podell – President, MassBay Community College
✅ Heidi Kaufman – Social Impact & Gov. Relations, MetroWest YMCA
✅ Mishawn Davis-Eyene – Director of Marketing & Outreach, MassBay
✅ Sheniqua Rogers – Senior YouthWorks Manager, MassHire
🎤 Moderator: Julie Ginn, Director of Career Services, MassBay
This is a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of healthcare, early education, and human services in MetroWest.
📢 Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/LMWEncoreMassBay
#LeadershipMetroWest #EncoreDay #WorkforceSolutions #EducationForAll
We`re looking for our next Executive Director! If you are a Growth-Minded, Like-Hearted, Community-Focused leader, we want YOU.
Grab this URL to learn more and apply: https://leadershipmetrowest.org/hire/
And please help us spread the word! We have big plans for 2025 and beyond, and we need your support to broaden our mission and our community impact.
We want YOU...to come to the Spring Alumni Breakfast!
Here are the details:
** Friday, May 2nd from 8-10 AM,
** Framingham State University`s McCarthy Center (93 State Street, Framingham).
>> Register here: https://bit.ly/LMWSpringBreakfast2025
>> Nominate a candidate here: https://bit.ly/2026LMWNominations
In addition to presenting an opportunity to begin meeting the candidates for the Class of 2026, our program will be headlined by a panel discussion with four amazing local leaders:
* Phillip Gonzalez, President & CEO, MetroWest Health Foundation
* Jay Kim, Executive Director, Community Foundation for MetroWest
* Rebecca Reiner, Executive Director, Sincere Foundation
with Moderator, Kelly Grill, Executive Director, Hopkinton Center for the Arts
The panel`s focus will be on:
* How local foundations are navigating national and global change,
* What types of programs they are prioritizing and funding in this current climate, and
* What community protections they think will be important to protect moving forward.
Come meet the Class of 2025, connect with fellow alums, partake in our signature table discussions, and leave inspired.
We are also excited to offer an optional add-on tour of Framingham State University`s recently renovated Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning from 10-11 AM.
Lastly, if you are able, please consider being an Alumni Breakfast Sponsor! This additional donation of $50 helps Leadership MetroWest continue to offer meaningful and accessible programming to our full alumni community. Alumni Sponsors will be recognized in the event program and from the podium.
Struggling to find quality childcare, a home health provider, or a mental health counselor? Our region is facing a workforce crisis—but solutions are in motion!
Join us for Leadership MetroWest’s Encore Day to hear how higher education leaders are stepping up to train the next generation of critical service providers.
📍 MassBay Framingham Campus
📅 April 17th, 10 a.m.
🍽️ Campus tour, lunch & panel discussion
🎓 Exclusive Opportunity: Get a behind-the-scenes tour of MassBay’s Framingham Campus led by President David Podell himself before diving into a thought-provoking panel discussion!
This is a chance to learn, connect, and engage with regional leaders tackling workforce shortages head-on.
📢 Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/LMWEncoreMassBay
#LeadershipMetroWest #CommunityImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #EncoreDay
We can`t wait for the Leadership MetroWest Annual Celebration on June 12th! This is the perfect time to nominate a Leadership MetroWest Leader to receive an award.
All you need to do is grab this URL to nominate: https://bit.ly/2025LMWAwards
Meet the Class Monday – Tim Holtsnider
Tim was born in Panama, and by the time he was 15, he’d lived in five countries on 3 continents (North and South America and Australia) and moved north of 10 times. Once back in the US, he went to Marian HS and worked several part-time jobs to help pay his way through college. Tim graduated from Boston College in 1985 with a B.A. in Economics and a whole lot of life experiences learned. He paid off his student loans and had enough to travel back to Australia to work and hitchhike his way across country – a life changing experience! After six months, it was time to come home and get a real job. Tim recently retired after 40 years in Corporate America, where he worked in 10 companies (several were Fortune 500), 10 industries, and 5 disciplines. His most recent job was his favorite – Program management at American Tower Corporation.
Interested in joining next year’s Leadership Academy? Apply here: https://forms.gle/1kmL2NeZy3xexfnw9
Hey Alums: Please join us for our April Encore Day!
Higher education in Massachusetts is pivoting quickly to train and educate students who will fill large workforce gaps that are hampering the critical services that our region relies on. At the same time, education leaders are making education more accessible for every student, especially those looking to fill these workforce gaps in health care, early education and care, and human services.
Join us for:
* A tour of Mass Bay Community College, followed by
* A panel of the region’s education leaders and leaders of organizations that depend on this workforce to deliver critical services.
Thursday, April 17th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $75
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/LMWEncoreMassBay
See you there!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support Team Framingham at @jacksabbycraftlagers! We are so grateful to our runners Anna and Garret and we can`t wait to cheer you on!
Meet the Class Monday – Liz Robinson
Liz has over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, brand strategy, and business development, and she’s passionate about creating impactful experiences that drive positive change. She’s worked on causes close to her heart, such as helping families achieve their dream of higher education, supporting non-profits in building community centers, and empowering women-owned businesses. Liz excels at motivating teams, growing audiences, and adapting to change, all while delivering on key promises. Her brand expertise has shaped organizational culture and created lasting impressions on employees, families, partners, and communities. Liz believes mission-driven organizations have the power to create lasting impact by enhancing partnerships and inspiring action. She has led strategic brand and marketing programs for notable organizations such as Sallie Mae Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Trinity Communications.
Today, with @lrobinspires, Liz is dedicated to helping non-profits, women-owned businesses, and start-ups grow and make a positive difference, winning numerous marketing awards throughout her career.
Interested in joining next year’s Leadership Academy? Apply here: https://forms.gle/1kmL2NeZy3xexfnw9
