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Irondina (Dina) Reis Abreu (’16), Office of State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral
Dina Abreau (’16) is a Legislative Aide for State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral. Dedicated to serving her community, she leads with authenticity and kindness. Many do not know that Dina can speak six languages! She is a true asset to the community and we are honored to have her as part of the LSC Alumni…
Read MoreLSC’s Class of 2020 Meets for First Virtual Session
The world changed just two months into LSC’s 2020 annual program. Just as class members got a taste for our engaging monthly sessions, gained some momentum with team projects, and began to connect and gel, COVID-19 forced LSC (and all community leadership programs) to pause, take a step back and re-think program delivery. With support…
Read MoreSarah Athanas (’17), Groundwork
Sarah Athanas (’17) is the Founder of Groundwork, the SouthCoast’s first and only coworking space for remote professionals, entrepreneurs, and non-profits. Groundwork offers its members a shared workspace, meeting room facilities, and a full calendar of programming that includes educational workshops, and social and cultural events. When you walk through the doors of Groundwork, you…
Read MoreStrengthening Resiliency through Adaptive Leadership
At Leadership SouthCoast, we are doing our best to see the opportunities that lie beneath the surface of this crisis we’re all experiencing. It’s times like these when our capacity for resilience (or lack thereof) makes itself abundantly clear. How do we persevere and lead our organizations and communities in the face of such hardship? Learn more in our latest blog post.
Read MoreDawn Camille (’19), First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
Dawn Camille (’19), Senior Director of Retail Banking at First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union and LSC’s newest board member, is motivated to engage in the community by seeing how even the smallest changes can make an impact on someone’s life. What did you find most valuable about participating in LSC? My Leadership SouthCoast experience was eye-opening,…
Read MoreLSC modifies programming in response to COVID-19
To our participants, alumni, and community partners: We find ourselves in unprecedented times and such times demand unprecedented leadership. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned life as we know it upside down, yet SouthCoast business and civic leaders remain strong, coming together and responding with intention and diligence to ensure our community remains safe and…
Read MoreNathan Vaughan (’19), Bristol Community College and Marion Recreation
Nate is an administrative assistant at Bristol Community College’s New Bedford campus and the assistant director of recreation for the Town of Marion. He’s very active in the community, serving on a number of committees and boards in New Bedford, including serving as a member of LSC’s Alumni Mentor Initiative. “Access and equity in arts…
Read MoreNew Mentoring Initiative and Team Workshops Aim to Enhance Community Project Experience
We’re excited to announce two new additions to the annual program to support the team project experience: Team Project Workshops and the Alumni Mentorship Initiative. We’ve launched Team Project Workshops to give teams more support by developing a solid foundation for working together and to ensure a positive, productive team experience. During the workshop, teams meet with…
Read MoreCatherine DeTerra (’18), People Incorporated
Catherine (Cat) DeTerra (’18) serves as Cooperative Production‘s Director of Marketing & Development. She joined the LSC Board of Directors in 2019. The best leadership advice she’s ever received? “Never forget your journey and the stumbles along the way….help new staff.” What did you find most valuable about participating in LSC? Interacting with so many…
Read MoreMay 15: The New Bedford Lyceum Presents A Conversation on Shame & Survival with Monica Lewinsky
Lewinsky is looking for ways to use her experiences to help transform the culture of shame, as well as to let people who suffer at the hands of humiliation know that they are less alone. She is an authentic voice for anyone who has been marginalized and who has struggled to be seen for his…
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