Public Programs
Boston Civic Leaders Summit 2019
The Boston Civic Leaders Summit , presented by Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell, will draw approximately 400 civic leaders from across Boston’s neighborhoods at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and the JFK Presidential Library & Museum on Saturday, November 23 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Summit has been designed in partnership with resident leaders from across the city in order to:
• Elevate and appreciate civic leaders in our city and the efforts that they are undertaking in civic associations,
• Cultivate connections between leaders from across the city,
• Equip civic leaders with essential skills and knowledge to effectively tackle the challenges faced by civic groups,
• Seed new efforts to extend the reach and impact of resident-led change-making.
The Summit includes energizing large group sessions, facilitated table talks, skill-building workshops, and in-depth practice-based breakouts. The program will feature a diverse group of speakers and workshop leaders from Boston and beyond, with a keynote address from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7).
The event is free to all current and aspiring resident leaders of civic associations in Boston. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as capacity is limited. At registration, you will be invited to indicate which workshop sessions you are more interested in attending.
Additional Resources
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Across the Aisle: New Faces of Congress
The Kennedy Institute will host a bipartisan panel of new Members of Congress to discuss the current state of affairs in Washington as well as opportunities for finding common ground and forging collaboration in the 117th Congress.
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Civic Conversations Virtual Summer Institute 2021
In community with other educators and expert non-profit partners, explore how community dialogue can be applied to civic issues in multidisciplinary classroom settings.
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Getting to the Point with John Brennan
John O. Brennan, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and senior intelligence and national security analyst for NBC and MSNBC, will join the Kennedy Institute for a virtual conversation on his career in public service and perspectives on the changing landscape of national security, domestic terrorism and counterterrorism.
