The 2023 Massachusetts Conference for Women
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Daring.
The 19th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women was held in person on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Below is a recap.
Keynote Speakers:
Jacinda Ardern
(juh· SIN· duh ARR·durn)
Prime Minister, New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Special Envoy, Christchurch Call to Action; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize
Two-time Booker Prize-winning Author of over 50 books, including The Handmaid’s Tale
(BOLLUM-wee-nee)
Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist & Founder, Algorithmic Justice League
Emmy, Golden Globe & SAG award-winning Actress, Director, Producer
Opinion Section Host & Writer, The New York Times, podcast Host, First Person & former NPR Journalist
(ruh- DEE- kuh)
Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair
Editor-in-chief, Design Observer
Breakout Speakers:
(Muh-DOO-peh Ack-in-OH-la)
Faculty Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics, Columbia University
EVP, Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer, State Street Corporation
SVP, Sterile Injectables & Biotech Operations, Pfizer
SVP, Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Lantheus
Managing Director, Head, IT Program Management Office, State Street Corporation
Head of Culture & Engagement, U.S. Business Unit, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Career & Leadership Expert and Author, Next, Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love
Reporter, WCVB Channel 5
CMO, Plume
Chief Marketing Officer, The Boston Globe
Leadership & DEI Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Traine
Executive Director, Boston Women’s Fund
Chief Commercial Officer & General Manager, USA, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Board Member, MA Conference for Women
Founding Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women
Host, Radio Boston, WBUR
CEO, Fulp Diversity and Founding Board Member, MA Conference for Women
(gar-BEZ)
Author, Essential Labor
SVP & Global Practice Leader, Private Equity and Merger & Acquisitions, Liberty Mutual Insurance
SVP, People & Culture – Global Specialty Care and North America, Sanofi
CEO, Lantheus
EVP & Chief Compliance Officer, State Street Corporation
Head, Compliance Risk Testing Team at State Street Corporation
Senior Vice President, North America Medical Affairs, the US businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
(Soo-VON)
Education Editor, WBUR
Columnist & Host, Say More podcast The Boston Globe
Senior Partner, Flagship Pioneering
VP, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, GoDaddy
Writer, Artist & best-selling Author, Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock
Chief Customer Officer, Klaviyo
Co-founder, Peoplehood & Co-founder, SoulCycle
Creative Leadership expert and New York Times best-selling Author, Find Your Unicorn Space
Division President, Diagnostic Solutions, Hologic, Inc.
VP, Employee Experience, UKG
Former Chief Reputation Officer, Weber Shandwick; MACFW Board Treasurer
VP & General Manager, Arbortext Business Unit, PTC
What Our Attendees Said:
