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For the 11th year, Raising Our Voices continues its legacy of celebrating ESOL Leadership in Business and the Community. This event highlights exceptional immigrant ESOL

About the event:

At the heart of Massachusetts' vibrant communities and robust economy are the hardworking immigrants who have chosen this state as their home.

Immigrants are integral to our workforce, stepping into essential roles across various sectors. From healthcare to manufacturing and hospitality, their skills and dedication address crucial workforce needs. By investing in ESOL, immigrants gain the language skills to excel in their roles, further enhancing their contributions and integrating seamlessly into the workforce.

Immigrants significantly contribute to Massachusetts' economic growth.

In celebrating the journey of immigrants and their pursuit of English proficiency at Raising Our Voices, we acknowledge their vital role in making Massachusetts a welcoming, thriving, and dynamic place to live and work. Their resilience, dedication, and contributions are integral to our collective success, and we are proud to support and celebrate their achievements.

We also take great pride in recognizing the businesses and individuals who have championed, advocated for, and worked tirelessly to ensure ESOL access for immigrants in our communities.

This year we are thrilled to present the 11th Annual Raising Our Voices Media Panel!

Thursday | November 7, 2024

UMass Club
1 Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
Boston MA, 02108

8:30am - 10:30am

learners by giving them a platform
to share their stories, while also recognizing the businesses and
individuals who support this
important cause!

11th Annual Raising Our Voices Media Panel

Join us for a feature discussion on immigration, workforce issues and national news with esteemed media professionals: MC/Moderator Doug Banks/Boston Business Journal, and Panelists Honorable Linda Dorcena Forry/Dorchester Reporter, Alberto Vasallo III/El Mundo, Cristina Silva/Boston Globe, and Shannon Dooling/Boston University. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the experts!

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Past Award Winners & Speakers

English Works Business Leadership Award

Massachusetts Business Roundtable

JD Chesloff

Agent of Change Award

Dr. Geralde Gabeau,
Founder & Director,
Immigrant Family Services Institute

Agent of Change Award

Nicole Albert

President & CEO

Gilbert Albert Community Center

Rising Star Graduate Award

Jude Charles

Gilbert Albert Community Center
(ENB-Funded ESOL Program)

ENB Board of Directors

Michel Bamani
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Yongmei Chen
Eastern Bank

Lori Yarvis
Archstone Law Group

Julie Smith-Bartoloni
The Boston Foundation

Mariangely Solis Cervera
City of Boston

Aurora Castillo
Santander Bank, N.A.

John Galvin
Gordon Brothers

Diana Chiang
State Street Corporation

Myrna Guerrero-McCabe
Winsor School

Terry Kwan
Tai Tung Realty, Inc.

Lazaro Lopez (Laz)
Tillman Fiber Co.

Grace Martinez

iHeart Media

Daphne Paulino Ramos
DPR Consulting

Corean Reynolds
City of Boston

Daniel Sherman
The Trefler Foundation

Become A Sponsor!

We invite you to become a key partner in supporting immigrants and their ESOL journeys by sponsoring ENB's Raising Our Voices Breakfast Fundraiser. Your sponsorship will help enhance the contributions of immigrants to our economy across various industries.

By investing in ESOL programs, you empower individuals to fully participate in the workforce, start businesses, and enrich our communities with their diverse perspectives and skills.

To access the sponsorship package, click here.