Events
Explore our upcoming events and join us for networking and community-building opportunities.
Encore to the Massachusetts State House & Embrace Boston*
Annual Leadership Celebration
Community ChangeMakers Networking Event
Encore to A Better Day Adult Social Day Program
Fall Alumni Breakfast with Current Academy Class
Follow our Events on Instagram
Leadership Academy Day is at Special Olympics MA today! It is such a treat to introduce the new class to the wonderful, tightknit community of SOMA LMW alums and staff, the Athlete Ambassadors, and their families. Thank you #specialolympicsma 💙🧡
Welcome Jess D!
Jessica DeBenedictis LMW’26 | Somerville & Ashland
Occupation/Community Activities: Deputy District Director for the Office of Senate President Karen E. Spilka, Farmers Market volunteer
Interests: Movies, volunteering, basketball and softball, farmers markets, hiking/trail walks
Favorite thing about your Academy experience: The lifelong friendships I made and the organizations I got to learn more about
What you`re now looking for from LMW alumni: Continued networking opportunities and events – I love to meet new people!
www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-debenedictis
Yesterday we had a marvelous day hanging out at Framingham Fest! So many alums came by and were very good sports about taking photos. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, volunteered, hung out, and made it such a lovely day. 🧡💙 #leadershipmetrowest #wegrowleaders
Tomorrow!
Find us at Framingham Fest on the Framingham Centre Common.
We`ll be there saying hello to fellow alum (take photos!) and talk about our Academy and Rising Leaders programs.
It’s a free and family‑friendly event, with more than 140 booths, a dozen food vendors, and four hours of live entertainment.
Weather is looking great! We cannot wait to see you!
Interested in senior care? Curious about dementia support? Step inside Better Day’s and see how this innovative program works.
Join Leadership MetroWest alumni for a behind-the-scenes visit to Better Day’s Adult Social Day Program, where a converted residential home offers adults living with early- to mid-stage dementia a welcoming place to spend their day—and gives family care partners much-needed respite.
How does the program balance structure with freedom? What role do music, art, gardening, exercise, and shared meals play? And how does a nonprofit make this care accessible to more families?
Explore these questions firsthand as you:
▪ Tour the home and garden to see how familiar, comfortable surroundings help guests feel at ease.
▪ Discover the approach to nonmedical social engagement and cognitive stimulation that bridges the gap between senior centers and residential memory care.
▪ Learn how connection supports well-being, through meaningful peer engagement and activities designed to address loneliness.
▪Explore what makes the program work, from offering full- and part-time care to providing community-supported financial assistance.
After the visit, join fellow alumni for lunch, reflection, and conversation at Main Street Cafe, 182 Main St., Marlborough, MA 01752. Lunch is not included in your registration.
Whether you have a personal connection to dementia, an interest in senior services, or simply want to understand a different approach to care, this Encore offers a chance to see, learn, and connect.
Register today to discover Better Day. Limit 6 due to size of facility.
Your questions about Rising Leaders, answered. Swipe →
A new program from Leadership MetroWest for professionals with 2–8 years of experience. Five Thursday mornings, one-on-one mentorship and a MetroWest network that will support you as you grow.
Apply before October 1 for priority consideration.
Tag someone who`s ready to step up. 👇
#MetroWest #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergingLeaders
We had a great start to Day 1 of the Leadership Academy Class of 2027 Retreat. What an excellent group of people! Timeline stories had us glued to our seats. Bring on Day 2. Huge thanks to @metrowest_ymca_outdoors for your hospitality. 🧡💙 #leadershiptraining #leadershipmetrowest #leadershipisamuscle #LMW2027
Leadership MetroWest’s new Rising Leaders program is designed for professionals with 2-8 years of work experience who are eager to understand and develop their leadership potential. Over six months, participants build the tools, confidence, relationships, and perspectives they need to emerge as leaders in their workplaces and communities. The program is grounded in a simple idea. Leadership is a muscle: the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.
We bet you know someone who`s ready for more. Please recommend candidates, and send applicants to https://leadershipmetrowest.org/rising-leaders/
@leadershipmetrowest #leadership #metrowest #risingleaders #leadershipdevelopment @sudburymachamberofcommerce
Leadership MetroWest, please meet the highly talented Mary!
Mary Erickson LMW’26 | Framingham & Brighton
Occupation/Community Activities: Community Partnerships & Visitor Services Manager, Danforth Art Museum & School, Volunteer at Jeff`s Place, Volunteer Driver for Metrowest Worker Center - Casa
Interests: Making art, swimming, hiking, camping, reading
Favorite thing about your Academy experience: Meeting so many interesting people
What you`re now looking for from LMW alumni: Connecting with anyone who wants to learn about or collaborate with the Danforth
Favorite motivational quote: “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”--Lao Tzu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycerickson/
#leadershipmetrowest #leadership #leadersinaction #makeart @danforthartframingham
More photos from our networking/socializing/gathering last night with the @metrowestnonprofitnetwork. Trish **may** have snuck a few vegetables into the auction. 🙄#leadershipmetrowest #leadershipmetrowestalumni
We had a lovely time connecting and reconnecting with so many good people at last night’s August networking night. Cheers to everyone who joined us, and to out wonderful cohosts at the @metrowestnonprofitnetwork #networking
