{"id":30142,"date":"2022-09-13T20:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?page_id=30142"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:53:48","slug":"ten-outstanding-young-leaders-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/ten-outstanding-young-leaders-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.1),rgba(0,0,0,.1)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1663093702\" class=\"banner  hide_hero_content standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Event-Heros-17.png)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                    <div class=\" col-lg-5\">\r\n                        <div class=\"banner-logo\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pinnacle-2023-logo-3.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/200;\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7\" style=\"display: none;\" >\r\n                                            <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white  required not-required\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n    <section class=\"anchor-nav-link-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            \r\n            <h4 class=\"mobile-nav-title add-sign\"><span class=\"text\">Jump to page section<\/span><span class=\"icon-nav\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n            <ul class=\"nav justify-content-space-around\">\r\n                <li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1663094040\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1663094695\">Evaluation Criteria <\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1663097381\">2025 Honorees<\/a><\/li>            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n<style>\r\n    .btn:hover:after {\r\n        transform: scaleX(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight text-person \" id=\"ra_id_1663094040\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">           \r\n            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-9\">\r\n                <div class=\"\">\r\n                                            <h3 tabindex=\"0\">The Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards<\/h3>\r\n                                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"text_description\">Each year, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation honors ten emerging leaders through its prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards. These individuals stand out for their exceptional ability to enhance their companies and communities by driving forward-thinking strategies that strengthen our region\u2019s competitiveness and long-term vibrancy.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nPast honorees\u2014including transformational figures like Representative Ayanna Pressley, Melissa MacDonnell, Founder &amp; President of Liberty Mutual Foundation, TJ Parker, Founder of PillPack &amp; Amazon Pharmacy, and Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh\u2014have gone on to make significant civic, social, and economic impacts not only in Greater Boston, but across the state and nation. Through this award, the Chamber Foundation proudly recognizes and celebrates these leaders embodying the values and vision that move our communities forward\u2014honoring every voice, every story, and every bold contribution. \r\n<br><br>\r\n<b>ABOUT THE GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION<\/b>\r\n<br><br>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation<\/a>, the Chamber\u2019s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, expands economic opportunity through its initiatives focused on workforce and talent development, and small business growth. Our work supports people and small businesses through programs that develop talent, cultivate future leaders, retain a strong workforce, and promote inclusive growth.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nTogether with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation creates a powerful ecosystem that drives business success, strengthens communities, and enhances Massachusetts\u2019 long-term competitiveness. \r\n\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                            <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/youngleaders.secure-platform.com\/a\" class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Nominate Now<\/a>\r\n                                                <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TOYL-Past-Honorees-2024.pdf\" class=\"btn secondary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Check out our past honorees!<\/a>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\r\n                    <div class=\"\">\r\n                                                                <h4>Questions? Contact us.<\/h4>\r\n                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar ratio ratio-4x3 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chamber-Staff-headshots-adjusted-6.png\" alt=\"Jessica Sanon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\">\r\n                                        <h5 tabindex=\"0\" >Jessica Sanon <\/h5>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company role_job_tile\">Senior Program Manager<\/p>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/p>                    <div class=\"wrapper-links\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <a class=\"btn secondary-cta btn-arrow\" href=\"mailto:chamberprograms@bostonchamber.com\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Email Jessica<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n<style>\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {\r\n    .people-spotlight .default-people .slick-people_item:hover {\r\n        padding-top: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n.people-read-more {\r\n    padding-left: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.people-spotlight .default-people .content-wrapper .visible span:first-child {\r\n    padding-right: 5px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.people-img.click_to_open img {\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight bottom-align blue-spotlight\" id=\"ra_id_1663097381\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <h4 class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">2025 T.O.Y.L Honorees<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"slider-people\">\r\n                        <div id=\"key0\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 0)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"\u200b\u200badriana c moschella\u200b headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Finance and Banking<\/i> <br> Adriana Moschella<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Senior Vice President, Business Banking Team Lead,  Eastern Bank\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Adriana is a dynamic leader in the financial\/ banking industry, known for a people-first approach, a strong commitment to community, and a career defined by steady&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 0)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:FinanceAndBanking&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;adrianaMoschellaADynamicLeaderIn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Adriana is a dynamic leader in the financial\/ banking industry, known for a people-first approach, a strong commitment to community, and a career defined by steady growth and meaningful impact. Her professional journey began in an entry-level role, where a combination of hard work, curiosity, and resilience set the foundation for rapid advancement. Today, Adriana is one of the youngest Senior Vice Presidents in her organization, leading a high-performing team of Business Banking Relationship Managers.\r\n<br><br>\r\nIn her role, Adriana oversees a portfolio that supports small businesses and real estate clients. She and her team provide essential financial and lending solutions including working capital, equipment financing, expansion loans, mortgages, and deposit strategies that help small businesses launch, grow, and plan for the future. Their work ensures that both emerging and established businesses have the resources they need to hire, invest, and strengthen their businesses and local economies. Adriana\u2019s leadership has helped position her team as a trusted partner to entrepreneurs throughout the region.\r\n<br><br>\r\nA core part of Adriana\u2019s career has always been developing others. She has mentored colleagues at every stage of their careers, championed internal promotions, and demonstrated that leadership is not defined by tenure or background, but by empathy, accountability, and the ability to bring out the best in people. This philosophy has shaped her team culture and earned her a reputation as a leader who builds leaders.\r\n<br><br>\r\nHer contributions have been recognized across the industry. Adriana has earned honors including Rookie of the Year, Leader of the Year, the Core Value Award for Diversity and Inclusion, the Core Value Award for Commitment to Colleague Development, the Community Service Award, and the Outstanding Professional Award, in addition to being a multiple-time Pinnacle Club recipient. She was also inducted into the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Lynn Hall of Fame, reflecting her long-standing dedication to improving opportunities for young people.\r\n<br><br>\r\nAdriana is also deeply committed to public service. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Lynn, where she helps lead a historic capital campaign focused on expanding access, improving programming, and strengthening resources for future generations. The campaign continues to gain strong momentum, driven by community partners and donors who share a vision for long-term impact. Adriana\u2019s leadership in this effort highlights her belief in transformational, community-building work.\r\n<br><br>\r\nHer civic involvement extends across several organizations. Adriana serves on the boards of LEO Inc., Education Comes First, and Coastal Community Capital, contributing to missions focused on early education, economic development, and community support. She has coordinated initiatives that have provided thousands of holiday gifts to families in need and has supported countless small businesses through educational workshops that help entrepreneurs access capital. Several of the businesses she has guided have gone on to receive prestigious recognition.\r\n<br><br>\r\nWhile she is among the younger leaders in her field, she views this as a strength. It fuels her willingness to challenge outdated norms, stay open to learning, and advocate for what is right. Her mission remains clear: empower colleagues, support clients, uplift communities, and continue proving that meaningful leadership is rooted in service.<\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adriana-moschella\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key1\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 1)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-1.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Collette Divitto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Entrepreneurship<\/i><br> Collette Divitto<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        CEO and Founder, Collettey\u2019s Cookies Corp<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Collette Divitto is a pioneering entrepreneur, disability rights activist, and thought leader to anyone who has ever been told they are not good enough nor intelligent&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 1)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Entrepreneurship&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;colletteDivittoivittoIsAPioneeri\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Collette Divitto is a pioneering entrepreneur, disability rights activist, and thought leader to anyone who has ever been told they are not good enough nor intelligent enough to pursue their dreams. \r\n<br><br>\r\nAfter being rejected from many job opportunities, likely due to her disability (Down syndrome), Collette decided to launch her own cookie company. Before she knew it, the company, and her story, blew up to national status. Today, Collettey\u2019s has sold over 900,000 cookies, and stays true to her mission of creating employment for people with disabilities! \r\n<br><br>\r\nThough Collettey\u2019s (Collette\u2019s nickname) began with selling cookies exclusively online, Collette has recently developed a shelf-stable cookie that is taking her business to the next level via retail stores and markets. Collette\u2019s story was developed into documentary which was given an Academy Award this year for short film! This documentary is called 17 Percent, representing only 17% of people with disabilities have employment. Her story has been in the media over 16 countries and brings hope and inspiration to improve the lives of people with disabilities. \r\n<br><br>\r\nOn top of running a successful national company, Collettey\u2019s Cookie Corp., Collette also operates a nonprofit organization, called Collettey\u2019s Leadership. This nonprofit offers workshops, webinars, and mentoring for the neurodiverse community. The leadership organization has built a coalition this year 2025, with tan advisory board of many leaders in the City of Boston. This coalition is focused on neurodiversity and employment and creating a filmed project program to help other companies hire this community. Collettey\u2019s Cookies donates a % of profits each year to this goal. \r\n<br><br>\r\nCollette has been a magnet for media attention. To date, she has been in People and Forbes Magazine, appeared on shows like Fox and Friends, CNBC Make It, NBC First Look, David Muir, News Nation, and many more including a Ted Talk. She stars in Shopify Studio\u2019s reality show, \u201cBorn for Business,\u201d which is available to stream on Peacock and Crave Canada. Recently, Collette deployed a new web series on YouTube entitled \u201cUnderestimated.\u201d And started a podcast. \r\n<br><br>\r\nCollette Divitto is a mogul in the making, has a heart of gold, and wants to spread her message far and wide. She hopes her journey and successes can affect great change for people with neurodiversity, especially for employment opportunities. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cdivitto\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key2\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 2)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-2.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Connor Schoen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Nonprofit<\/i><br> Connor Schoen<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Co-Founder &amp; Executive Director, Breaktime  <\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Connor Schoen is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Breaktime, a Boston-based nonprofit that is working to break the cycle of young adult homelessness. Born&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 2)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Nonprofit&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;connorSchoenoenIsTheCo-founde\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Connor Schoen is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Breaktime, a Boston-based nonprofit that is working to break the cycle of young adult homelessness. Born and raised in Westborough, Massachusetts, Connor has always been driven to create positive social change in his home state. As a student at Harvard, he began volunteering at a local homeless shelter and was struck by how many young adults his age were experiencing homelessness, often after being rejected by their families for their sexuality or gender identity. Galvanized into action by this experience, Connor and Co-Founder Tony Shu launched Breaktime in early 2018 to empower young adults with sustainable financial security through a transitional employment program. This past year, Connor led a capital campaign to purchase 63 Franklin Street in downtown Boston, securing Breaktime&#8217;s permanent home and launching a Hub for Solving Young Adult Homelessness in the city&#8217;s epicenter. \r\n<br><br>\r\nConnor has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact, Boston Inno\u2019s 25 Under 25, and most recently was honored by WBUR with its inaugural Community Honors Award, recognizing five leaders shaping the future of Greater Boston through service. In addition to his work at Breaktime, Connor serves on the Board of the National Youth Employment Coalition, advocating for federal funding for youth employment programs. Connor was a delegate to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, representing the LGBTQ+ community, and is a member of Bay State Stonewall Democrats, Young Democrats of Greater Boston, and Young Democrats of Massachusetts. He is also a LeadBoston 2024 Fellow and a New Leaders Council member, focused on enhancing his inclusive leadership abilities to advance equity and justice within communities. \r\n<br><br>\r\nCurrently, Connor lives in Jamaica Plain, and he loves to run, bike, and garden. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/connor-schoen-1a2356135\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key3\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 3)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-3.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Corean Reynolds Headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Government<\/i><br> Corean Reynolds<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Director, Nightlife Economy, City of Boston\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Corean Reynolds is the pioneering Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, making her the youngest in this role nationally. With a strong commitment&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 3)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Government&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;coreanReynoldsnoldsIsThePioneer\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Corean Reynolds is the pioneering Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, making her the youngest in this role nationally. With a strong commitment to fostering an equitable economic ecosystem, she previously served as the Director of Economic Inclusion at the Boston Foundation, where she co-founded the Business Equity Fund to support Black and Latino entrepreneurs. Reynolds also contributed to diversity initiatives at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nBeyond her professional roles, she serves on several boards, including English for New Bostonians, the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the Boston Children&#8217;s Chorus. Her achievements include being named as one of Amplify Latinx&#8217;s top 100 leaders in Massachusetts in 2023 and El Mundo Boston&#8217;s Latino 30 Under 30 in 2022. A classically trained soprano, Reynolds holds a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University and is dedicated to building a vibrant nightlife economy in Boston. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/corean-reynolds\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key4\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 4)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-4.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Ed-Dee Williams Headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Education and Arts<\/i><br> Dr. Ed-Dee Williams<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Assistant Professor, Boston College School of Social Work, &amp; Director, Black Mental Wellness Research Lab<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Dr. Ed-Dee Williams is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Boston College School of Social Work, a faculty affiliate at the Vivian and James Curtis Center for&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 4)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:EducationAndArts&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;dr.Ed-deeWilliamsWilliamsIsAnAssi\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Dr. Ed-Dee Williams is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Boston College School of Social Work, a faculty affiliate at the Vivian and James Curtis Center for Health Equity Research and Training at the University of Michigan, and Director of the Black Mental Wellness Research Lab. His research focuses on advancing knowledge and evidence-based strategies to support the mental health needs of Black youth, including Black autistic youth. He primarily investigates the co-occurrence of depression and mental health help-seeking behaviors among autistic youth.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nDr. Williams employs a community-engaged research approach, collaborating with organizations such as the Black Autism Coalition, the Color of Autism, and the Young Black Men&#8217;s Mental Health and Masculinities Project. Through these partnerships, he examines and supports the mental health needs of Black youth. His work includes evaluating the determinants of depression, mental health literacy, and help-seeking behaviors. Currently, Dr. Williams is developing and assessing a virtual reality mental health application specifically designed for Black autistic youth called &#8220;Asking for Help&#8221;, co-developed with independent technology development company SIMmersion. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ed-dee-williams\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key5\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 5)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-5.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Erica Blonde Headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Professional Services<\/i><br> Erica Blonde<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Senior Planner and Associate Vice President, HNTB <\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Erica Blonde, AICP is a Senior Planner and Associate Vice President in HNTB\u2019s Boston Office with 10 years of experience. She leads mobility equity and public engagement&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 5)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:ProfessionalServices&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;ericaBlondede,AicpIsASenior\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Erica Blonde, AICP is a Senior Planner and Associate Vice President in HNTB\u2019s Boston Office with 10 years of experience. She leads mobility equity and public engagement efforts on major transportation programs throughout the Commonwealth. She is responsible for incubating the first public involvement practice in the firm\u2019s northeast division, which has grown to become a center of excellence for context-sensitive engagement efforts. She is passionate about leveraging technology to reach historically underserved populations and how agencies can co-create transportation projects with local communities.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nPrior to joining HNTB, Erica worked in the public housing space and for the City of New York Department of Housing Preservation Development in Hurricane Sandy recovery. She received her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Ethnicity, Race and Migration from Yale University, and her Master\u2019s in Urban Planning from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has been named an American Public Transportation Association Emerging Leader, Engineering News-Record Top Young Professional, WTS-Boston Member of the Year, and HNTB Associate Fellow. She is an active member of the Transportation Research Board, Women\u2019s Transportation Seminar and MPact. She has lived in Somerville for 13 years and enjoys pottery and collage. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erica-blonde-aicp-403b2522\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key6\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 6)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-6.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Javier A Juarez\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Nonprofit<\/i><br> Javier Juarez<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Executive Director, Latino Equity Fund, The Boston Foundation<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Javier A. Juarez is a philanthropic leader, strategist, and storyteller dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for Latino communities across Massachusetts&#8230;.<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 6)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Nonprofit&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;javierJuarezjuarezIsAPhilanth\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Javier A. Juarez is a philanthropic leader, strategist, and storyteller dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for Latino communities across Massachusetts. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Latino Equity Fund at The Boston Foundation, the largest Latino-focused philanthropic fund in New England. In this role, he oversees strategy, fundraising, grantmaking, and community engagement, working to ensure that Latino-serving organizations have the resources and visibility they need to thrive. \r\n<br><br>\r\nSince assuming leadership, Javier has helped double both the Fund\u2019s endowment and its annual grantmaking, distributing over $2.9 million in grants, sponsorships, and commissioned research. Under his guidance, the Fund has launched multi-year grant cycles, built new partnerships with corporations and foundations, and established more transparent and community-driven grantmaking processes. His leadership has positioned the Fund as a trusted and innovative model for how philanthropy can center equity while amplifying the voices of the communities it serves. \r\n<br><br>\r\n A hallmark of Javier\u2019s tenure has been the creation of \u00a1Pa\u2019lante!, the Fund\u2019s flagship annual event. Far more than a fundraiser, \u00a1Pa\u2019lante! is a cultural and civic gathering that blends art, music, and community pride with philanthropy and advocacy. In a few short years, the event has become one of Boston\u2019s most visible celebrations of Latino culture and leadership, attracting hundreds of supporters and raising significant resources to strengthen the Latino nonprofit ecosystem. \r\n<br><br>\r\nJavier has also prioritized research as a tool for advocacy. Collaborating with partners such as the Gast\u00f3n Institute at UMass Boston and Boston Indicators, he has helped produce studies mapping the landscape of Latino-serving organizations, documenting barriers to economic mobility, and highlighting philanthropic gaps. These reports provide vital data that informs public policy, guides funders, and strengthens the advocacy efforts of nonprofits. \r\n<br><br>\r\nBeyond his work at the Latino Equity Fund, Javier serves on the board of 826 Boston and Philanthropy MA. Recognized as a Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, an Amplify Latinx ALX100 leader, and a TEDx speaker. His leadership is defined by a balance of vision and pragmatism, by his ability to build coalitions across sectors, and by his unwavering commitment to equity. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/javij\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key7\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 7)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-7.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Melanie Woodward\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Professional Services<\/i> <br> Melanie Woodward<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Partner,  Nutter, McClennen &amp; Fish LLP <\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Melanie V. Woodward is a partner in Nutter\u2019s Litigation Department and a member of the firm\u2019s Business Litigation, Securities Enforcement and Litigation, and&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 7)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:ProfessionalServices&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;melanieWoodwardWoodwardIsAPartn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Melanie V. Woodward is a partner in Nutter\u2019s Litigation Department and a member of the firm\u2019s Business Litigation, Securities Enforcement and Litigation, and Labor and Employment Litigation practice groups. Clients frequently engage Melanie for legal advice in complex commercial litigation matters, government investigations, and internal investigations. \r\n<br><br>\r\nClients appreciate Melanie\u2019s creative approach to each case, considering the client\u2019s goals and the unique facts of the case to develop a customized strategy. With significant courtroom experience, Melanie has successfully tried cases in Massachusetts state and federal courts. Clients value Melanie\u2019s willingness to pursue a case to trial, while also giving candid advice along the way about risks and opportunities for settlement. \r\n<br><br>\r\nMelanie is committed to the firm\u2019s proud legacy of pro bono representation. She successfully represented a former prisoner pursuing a civil rights action before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She has represented a special needs student for many years, including securing the student a placement at a private school better suited to meet the student\u2019s educational needs. Melanie also represented a veterans\u2019 organization defending against a First Amendment challenge to a VA Hospital display honoring prisoners of war. Melanie is also actively involved in immigration pro bono work, including applying for humanitarian parole on behalf a family fleeing Afghanistan and securing lawful permanent residency for minors who had been neglected and abandoned in their home countries. Melanie was recognized for her efforts in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly&#8217;s Pro Bono Spotlight. \r\n<br><br>\r\nMelanie is also a member of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. In addition to her summer associate work at Nutter, her professional experience includes serving as a legal extern for the Honorable LeRoy F. Millette of the Supreme Court of Virginia, a legal intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney\u2019s Office, Child Protection Unit in Boston, and an intern at the Office of Senator John Kerry in Boston and Washington, D.C. \r\n<br><br>\r\nDuring law school, Melanie served as senior articles editor for the William &amp; Mary Bill of Rights Journal and as a member of the National Trial Team. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melanievwoodward\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key8\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 8)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-8.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Natalie Johnson Headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Lifesciences<\/i><br> Natalie Johnson<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Administrative Director,  Massachusetts General Hospital<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Natalie Johnson is a skilled public health leader and strategist dedicated to transforming health outcomes through equity-focused care, community representation,&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 8)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals,AndLifesciences&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;natalieJohnsonhnsonIsASkilledP\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Natalie Johnson is a skilled public health leader and strategist dedicated to transforming health outcomes through equity-focused care, community representation, patient engagement and tech innovation.  With a long tenure in the hospital setting and expertise in global, cultural, and policy-informed approaches, she leads with empathy and collaboration.\r\n<br><br>\r\nNatalie received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University, where she majored in Health: Science, Society and Policy with a minor in Spanish Language and Literature.  She went on to pursue a master\u2019s degree in public health, concentrating in Health Policy and Management and Social-Behavioral Community Health, from SUNY Albany.  Natalie has sought out global and cultural enhancement programs while completing her educational training, and is dedicated to exposing herself to other languages, culture and travel.  In particular, she participated in the competitive Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) at Stanford University, completed a semester abroad in Mexico and enrolled in a service learning trip to Costa Rica.\r\n<br><br>\r\nNatalie is a graduate of The Partnership\u2019s Fellows program and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Greater Boston Chapter.\r\n<br><br>\r\nIn her spare time, Natalie enjoys baking, days at the beach, reading, planning for her next trip and dabbling in interior decorating.  Natalie has been to 17 countries and will add 2 more to Kenya and Zanzibar by November!<\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/natalie-johnson-mph-733a5721\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key9\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 9)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/toyl-2025-9.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Yi Zheng Headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <i>Award Category: Energy, Climate, and Construction<\/i><br> Yi Zheng<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        Associate Professor, Northeastern University, &amp; Founder, Planck Energies<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Yi Zheng is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, where he also serves as Director&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1663097381, 9)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"&lt;i&gt;awardCategory:Energy,Climate,AndConstruction&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;yiZhengsATenuredAssociat\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Yi Zheng is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, where he also serves as Director of the Nano Energy Laboratory and Faculty Fellow at the Center for Emerging Markets at Northeastern\u2019s D\u2019Amore-McKim School of Business. He has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and has held the NASA Faculty Fellowship. \r\n<br><br>\r\nWith expertise spanning sustainable energy, clean technology, and nanoscale engineering, his research addresses global challenges in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and water scarcity. His work integrates experimental physics, materials innovation, and systems engineering to develop transformative technologies in renewable energy harvesting, thermal management, and solar-driven water purification. \r\n<br><br>\r\n Prof. Zheng received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University. Over the course of his academic career, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal papers and filed 9 U.S. patents, contributing to both the scientific community and the translation of fundamental discoveries into practical applications. His research has been continuously supported by competitive grants totaling more than $4 million from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NASA, DARPA, and the U.S. Air Force, as well as state programs and industry partners. \r\n<br><br>\r\nProf. Zheng has received numerous awards recognizing both his scientific contributions and leadership. Among these are the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, NSF CAREER Award, NIH RI-INBRE Early Career Development Award, NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship, and ASTFE Early Career Researcher Award. His innovations in clean energy technology have also been honored with the Soleeva Energy Innovation Award, MassVentures Acorn Innovation Award, Raymond Viskanta Award, Constantinos Mavroidis Research Award, MassCEC AmplifyMass Award, and NSF Spirit of I-Corps Award. Beyond academic recognition, he has been celebrated by civic organizations with honors such as the NECAA Year of the Scientist, the United Chinese Americans Outstanding Community Service Award, the APAPA Outstanding Civic Engagement Award, the Los Angeles Post Top Ten Outstanding Chinese Americans distinction, and the Massachusetts AAPI Commission Leadership for Inclusion and Diversity Award. \r\n<br><br>\r\nIn addition to his academic role, Prof. Zheng is an entrepreneur and thought leader in energy innovation. He is Founder and President of Planck Energies, a Northeastern University spinout focused on passive cooling and sustainable thermal management technologies. His entrepreneurial activities complement his academic mission of translating research into scalable solutions that can impact society at large.  \r\n<br><br>\r\nProf. Zheng is deeply engaged in civic and community service. He is the Boston Cultural Council Grant Advisory Board member appointed by the Boston Mayor\u2019s Office of Arts and Culture, Vice President of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (Boston Chapter) and serves on the Board of the New England Chinese American Alliance. Through these leadership roles, he advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and civic participation, extending his commitment to societal impact beyond the laboratory. \r\n<br><br>\r\nWith a career that bridges pioneering scientific research, entrepreneurship, and community service, Prof. Zheng continues to inspire through his dedication to advancing sustainable technologies and empowering diverse communities. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yizheng2014\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal read-more-modal vastest\">\r\n    <!-- Modal content -->\r\n    <div class=\"container modal-dialog modal-lg  modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable\">\r\n        <div class=\"modal-content col-lg-10\">\r\n            <div class=\"close_the_modal\"><button title=\"Close (Esc)\" type=\"button\"\r\n                    class=\"mfp-close close_this\">\u00d7<\/button><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"modal-content-name-div\"> <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"modal-content-title-org-div\"> <\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"modal-content-bio\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\nfunction bioContent(module, id) {\r\n\r\n    console.log(module);\r\n    console.log(id);\r\n\r\n    $(\".modal.read-more-modal\").fadeIn(500);\r\n    $('html').addClass('no-scroll');\r\n    console.log(typeof module);\r\n    if (typeof module === 'string' || module instanceof String || typeof module === 'number') {\r\n        console.log(\"string\");\r\n        module_id = module;\r\n    } else {\r\n        console.log(\"module\");\r\n\r\n        module_id = module.id;\r\n    }\r\n    console.log(module_id);\r\n\r\n    var element = $(\"#\" + module_id);\r\n    var x = '';\r\n    var name = '';\r\n    var company = '';\r\n\r\n    name = element.find('#key' + id + ' .names-first-last').text();\r\n    console.log(name);\r\n    company = element.find('#key' + id + ' .company').text();\r\n    console.log(company);\r\n    x = element.find('#key' + id + ' .hidden').html();\r\n    console.log(x, \"this is value of x\")\r\n    $('.modal-content .modal-content-name-div').html('<p class=\"modal-content-name\">' + name + '<\/p>');\r\n    $('.modal-content .modal-content-title-org-div').html('<p class=\"modal-content-title-org\">' + company + '<\/p>');\r\n    $('.modal-content .modal-content-bio').html(x);\r\n    console.log(company, \"company\");\r\n}\r\n$(document).ready(function() {\r\n\r\n    $('.close_this').click(function() {\r\n        $(\".modal.read-more-modal\").fadeOut(500);\r\n        $('html').removeClass('no-scroll');\r\n    });\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135858061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135858061 BCX0\">Award Categories<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards look to recognize leaders in all sectors of Greater Boston\u2019s business and civic community. 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We welcome applications from all eligible individuals who are making an impact in Greater Boston.<\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>When do nominations open?  <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  text-only\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Nominations for this year\u2019s T.O.Y.L. Awards will be announced in August. The application window will remain open for 3\u20134 weeks before the submission deadline. <\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>If more than one person nominates me, will it improve my chances of receiving an award?  <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  text-only\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >No. Each nominee only needs one nomination to be considered. The nomination will be judged based on the nominee\u2019s application and candidate profile. <\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Can I nominate more than one person?  <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  text-only\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Absolutely. You are encouraged to nominate as many individuals as you would like. <\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Can I nominate myself?  <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  text-only\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Yes. Self-nominations are accepted. However, you must also submit a completed nominee application form to be considered during the final judging phase. 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