Lee Pelton
@LeePelton
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President and CEO, the Boston Foundation. President of Emerson College, 2011-2021.
Boston, MA
Joined March 2011
Congratulations to @bostonfed on the historic hiring of Dr. Susan M. Collins as its next President and CEO. We look forward to our continued partnership on critical issues.
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Excited to be speaking with leaders from @BostonFed and @MassLWD, @MassGovernor, @VanessaVcrosado, @Juan_F_Lopera, @rfrivers64 & @omahabarajas on 10/15 about why an equitable labor market recovery for Latinos in MA is essential. I hope you'll join us:
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I enjoyed talking to @JonBernsteinPNC & @BosBizPublisher last week about civic leadership, the role of the business community in equitable pandemic recovery, and my new role as CEO of @bostonfdn. Thank you, Jon and Carolyn, for having me on your podcast:
bizjournals.com
In this episode, Pelton discusses his experience being a civic leader, his love of poetry and the role the business community plays in ensuring Boston is a thriving, prosperous, and equitable city.
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Great to see @TwelfthBaptist receive this well-deserved $1M gift from @KingBoston11. It's been an honor to get know and work with @askimari over the last few months - he and the King Boston team are a force. https://t.co/8VgRnvr9KS
@GlobeOpinion
bostonglobe.com
King Boston, a social-justice oriented nonprofit, has raised $20 million to fund a Martin Luther King monument on Boston Common and a research center in Roxbury.
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"Straight Pride": fear and ignorance, humanity’s most potent cocktail, masquerading as freedom of speech in Boston this weekend
today.emerson.edu
Fear and ignorance, humanity’s most potent cocktail, masquerading as freedom of speech, have been given permission (i.e. given a license) to hold a Straight Pride Parade on August 31, which, barring...
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Emerson Men’s Basketball heading to the NEWMAC championship. Unbelievable. The first NEWMAC championship game in Emerson Athletics history. Great to see a whole school rallying around these guys.
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In today's Boston Globe, President Lee Pelton writes about the Emerson Prison Initiative, and the importance and promise of higher education for those who are incarcerated.
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Few educational opportunities are offered to those in prison even though they need it the most.
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Congratulations @ArtsEmerson!
Both #PeculiarPatriot and #MeasureforMeasure made the Top 10 for Boston theatre in 2018! Congratulations @LizaJessieP and @CbyJ and thank you for bringing your work to Boston!
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We take our pumpkins very seriously...#HappyHalloween!
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Reflection on recent events: https://t.co/GQL211ypT8
#Pittsburgh
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I'm hosting dinner for 10 students at the Prez Res this Thursday - @emersoncollege students can sign up at
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Sometimes my job is really fun. On behalf of the Mayor, I just presented Norman Lear with a proclamation. Happy Norman Lear Day, #boston. Come see the statue on Boylston Place. #bostoncreates #bostoncomedy @EmersonCollege
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Members of the @EmersonCollege community are invited to the Paramount Mainstage, today and tomorrow from 11am-1pm for reflection and conversation.
today.emerson.edu
The College will open the Robert J. Orchard Stage for reflection and conversation around the Supreme Court confirmation events, Thursday, October 4 and Friday, October 5. We welcome all those who...
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The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit panel discussion with Sen. Flake and Gov. Kasich has been moved to a more secure location in Boston. @EmersonCollege is pleased that this important topic can be discussed and debated, and is grateful for the support of @Ambtheatre in this decision.
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A Message about Senator Flake’s scheduled appearance in Boston https://t.co/QYL2DKy9Ok
@EmersonCollege
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Update 9/28/2018 7:20PM The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit panel discussion with Senator Jeff Flake and Governor John Kasich has been moved to a more secure location in Boston. Emerson … Continue Reading...
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Had a wonderful dinner with @emersoncollege students last week. Next week students can join me for lunch. Sign up here: https://t.co/kxEMLRTwCO
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