GET READY FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER OF YOU!

Excitement is building for the fourth annual Massachusetts Conference for Women, a powerful day of connection, information, and motivation that you won't want to miss! The Conference will be held December 11, 2008 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Register Now

Whether you want to take your career to the next level, hear from world-renowned speakers, strengthen your network, diversify your skills, or find inspiration for your personal or professional growth, the Massachusetts Conference for Women has what you need!

The one-day, non-partisan Conference features more than 75 dynamic speakers, presenters, and panelists who are nationally recognized leaders in business, media, health, personal development, and finance.

Past keynote speakers include acclaimed poet and activist Dr. Maya Angelou; former Texas Governor Ann Richards; best-selling author Anna Quindlen; former GE chair/CEO Jack Welch; best-selling author Bertice Berry; life coach/best-selling author Cheryl Richardson; and many more. Watch your inbox for exciting keynote announcements for 2008!

So mark your calendars and save a day for yourself, because the 2008 Massachusetts Conference for Women will be an incredible opportunity to share, listen, explore, and learn!

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT:

Massachusetts Conference for Women supporting organizations are nonprofit, membership-based organizations. Learn more about how your group can become a supporting organization!

Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, McCormack Graduate School, University of Massachusetts Boston

Mission: to promote women's leadership by providing quality education, conducting research that makes a difference in women's lives, and serving as a resource for the empowerment of women from diverse communities across the Commonwealth. The Center seeks to expand the involvement of women in politics and their influence on policies that affect them, their families, and their communities. 
Web: http://www.mccormack.umb.edu/cwppp
Upcoming event: On June 9th, the Center will host a one-day policy conference on "Women, Wages & Work." Join us for exciting speakers and strategy sessions to close the wage gap; advocate for family friendly benefits, retirement security, and work/life balance; and identify ways to ensure that all of women's child care and job training needs are met.
Programs: The Center is now accepting applications for its award-winning Graduate Certificate Program for Women in Politics and Public Policy.
Involvement: The Center offers opportunities for internships, research collaboration, and program evaluation services. For more information, please visit our website or call us at 617.287.5541.

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Congratulations to Our Raffle Winner! Congratulations to Dee McMaster, who works in finance at HP in Pepperell, Massachusetts, who completed our recent online survey and won a pass to the 2008 Conference! Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts—you help us make future Conferences even better.