昆士學院進波士頓開生命科學證書班

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 位於昆士市的昆士學院 (Quincy College) 將和猶太職業服務 (Jewish Vocational Services) 合作，從「認證護理助理 (certified nursing assistants) 」開始，在波士頓市中心推出生命科學課程。

猶太職業服務是一個在波士頓市為成人提供教育機會及人力發展服務的機構。

這兩機構將合作推出「生命科學院 (institute of life sciences)」作為昆士學院在波士頓城中心的新教學點，將陸續擴展至生物科技、靜脈切開術、中央無菌處理、藥物濫用成癮諮詢、醫療計費和編碼，以及擔任醫療助理等課程。學生們將可輪流參加臨床實習，並在完成課程後取得證書。

查詢詳情可上網， quincycollege.edu。

FOUNDER AND FORMER ACCOUNTANT OF ASPHALT COMPANY CHARGED WITH SCHEME TO HIDE TAXABLE SALES FROM THE STATE

 FOUNDER AND FORMER ACCOUNTANT OF ASPHALT COMPANY CHARGED WITH SCHEME TO HIDE TAXABLE SALES FROM THE STATE

Defendants Allegedly Submitted False Records of the Company’s Sales to the Department of Revenue in Order to Obstruct an Audit of Taxable Sales

 

BOSTON – A West Wareham asphalt company, its founder, and its former accountant have been charged in connection with a scheme to hide the company’s taxable sales by falsifying financial records with the state’s Department of Revenue (DOR), Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

A Suffolk County Grand Jury indicted the founder of Rochester Bituminous Products (RBP) Inc., Albert Todesca, age 69, of Mashpee, and its former accountant, Christopher Polito, age 37, of Dedham, on charges of Tax Evasion (1 count each), Delivering or Disclosing False Documents to the DOR (1 count each), Obstruction of the Administration of the DOR (1 count each), Conspiracy to Commit Tax Evasion (1 count each), Conspiracy to Disclose False Documents to the DOR (1 count each), and Conspiracy to Obstruct the Administration of the Tax Laws (1 count each).

The company was also indicted on the charges of Tax Evasion (1 count), Delivering or Disclosing False Documents to the DOR (1 count), and Obstruction of the Administration of the Tax Laws (1 count).

The defendants will be arraigned on the charges at a later date.

While Todesca, who founded RBP, held no official title with the company, the AG’s Office alleges he exercised control over the corporation. Through his direction, RBP evaded substantial sales taxes over the 2011-2013 time period for taxes owed for the sale of asphalt. The AG’s Office further alleges Todesca and Polito, the company’s former accountant, committed the scheme by evading sales taxes when they were due and submitting numerous false documents to the DOR from 2014-2017, in an effort to obstruct an audit of the company. The AG’s Office specifically alleges that at the direction of Todesca, Polito altered the documents to falsely indicate sales were made to entities that were exempt from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax.

State law exempts certain entities from paying the sales tax, including federal and state government entities, as well as religious, scientific, charitable or educational organizations. The AG’s Office alleges sales Polito detailed in the falsified documents were made to non-exempt private entities.

These indictments follow charges the AG’s Office brought against Polito in connection with the investigation in November.

This investigation is ongoing. These charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Bensen Solivan of the DOR and Assistant Attorney General Edward A. Beagan of the AG’s White Collar and Public Integrity Division with assistance from investigators from the DOR’s Criminal Investigations Bureau including Investigator Lisa Dell’Anno, and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the AG’s Office.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants for Marine Animal Conservation and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects from Sales of Environmental License Plates

 Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants for Marine Animal Conservation and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects from Sales of Environmental License Plates

 

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the awarding of $495,321 in grants provided through the Massachusetts Environmental Trust’s (MET) FY22 Aquatic Animal Conservation Grantmaking Program to 11 programs across the state that will restore aquatic habitats, rivers and watersheds, and protect endangered species, including at-risk sea turtles and the rarest large whale, the North Atlantic right whale. The funding was provided by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust, which collects funds through the sale of its environmental-themed specialty license plates.

 

“Massachusetts has always taken a proactive approach in safeguarding and enhancing our natural resources in order ensure future generations receive the opportunity to experience the wonders of our natural world,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card. “For years the Commonwealth’s environmentally-themed license plates have provided significant financial resources that have advanced the state’s conservation efforts, and invested in protections for our fisheries and wildlife.  I encourage those who want to support these efforts to purchase one of these plates. ”

 

The Massachusetts Environmental Trust is an independent grantmaking entity within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). The Trust was established in 1988 as part of the Boston Harbor cleanup to support pollution remediation and water quality improvement projects across the Commonwealth. MET operates without tax dollars or legislative appropriations and is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. MET is solely funded by the sales of its four environmentally themed license plates: the Right Whale & Roseate Terns Plate, the Leaping Brook Trout Plate, the Blackstone Valley Mill Plate, and the new Striped Bass Conservation Plate.

 

“MassDOT is pleased to offer these specialty license plates to raise awareness for important environmental causes, and through the Massachusetts Environmental Trust, help provide funding for programs and initiatives that support training, clean-up, conservation and restoration, and ongoing efforts to protect endangered species,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “We appreciate the work of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust in raising awareness about our valuable resources and expect that many people in the state will be interested in choosing one of these specialty plates for their vehicles.”

 

The Trust has invested more than $20 million in environmental grantmaking awards for more than three decades and to commemorate this milestone, a comprehensive report about what MET does and what its grantees have accomplished will soon be released to legislators, grantees and Massachusetts citizens. Drivers who have a whale tail, trout, bass, or Blackstone Valley Mill license plate are the nexus to the long-term success of the Trust because of their donations. The geographic locations of the organizations recommended for awards are distributed statewide with projects in the western, central, metropolitan Boston, north and south of Boston, and Cape Cod regions. The grants awarded by the Baker-Polito Administration include:

• Center for Coastal Studies has been awarded $29,205 to identify locations frequented by North Atlantic right whales and to target management actions in those locations.
• Clean River Project has been awarded $30,000 to remove debris from the Merrimack River in Dracut, including propane tanks, televisions, shopping carts, bicycles, and furniture.
• Coonamessett Farm Foundation has been awarded $29,732 to increase our understanding of sea turtle health and distribution by conducting eDNA tests to determine sea turtle presence and range in local southeastern waters, as well as to identify regions of increased heavy metal contaminants.
• Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)/Center for Coastal Studies has been provided $200,000 for continued support of the Massachusetts Large Whale and Sea Turtle Conservation Program, an intensive effort to protect, restore and manage large whale and sea turtle species found in surrounding Massachusetts state waters. The program’s integrated approach combines monitoring and analysis of the population and habitat of North Atlantic right whales, in addition to hands-on and at-sea rescues of right whales, as well as other endangered marine species including humpback whales, fin whales, and sea turtles. Funding also supports emergency surface and aerial surveillance of Cape Cod Bay, vessel-based habitat studies, plankton monitoring (a primary food source for whales), whale beaching investigations including rescue and rehabilitation, marine debris removal, ship strike avoidance techniques and for research targeted for the design and implementation of harmless fishing gear.
• Fort River Watershed Association has been awarded $8,100 to design and install interpretive signage on the riparian ecology, endangered species, and human history of the Fort River, on the Emily Dickinson Trail in Amherst, along the Fort River.
• Lobster Foundation of MA has been awarded $40,000 to develop and conduct training for Massachusetts Lobstermen in the use and application of gear restrictions and buoy line marking measures to protect the North Atlantic right whale.
• Merrimack River Watershed Council has been awarded $30,000 to support removal of the Talbot Mills Dam, including initial stage permitting and establishment of a pre-removal monitoring and restoration guide. Removal is estimated to open 35 miles of the river to critical diadromous aquatic species.
• Nashua River Watershed Association has been awarded $23,608 to support design work for the improvement of the Trapfall Brook culvert.  This project will restore riverine hydrology, increase habitat connectivity for fish and wildlife species, including a reproducing population of Eastern Brook Trout, within the Trapfall Brook/Willard Brook/Squannacook River watershed.
• Ocean Alliance has been awarded $29,950 to collect data pertinent to the conservation and management of large whales, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale by collecting photogrammetry (for studying body condition/general health), respiratory samples for microbiome analysis (an indicator of whale health), and bioacoustics as part of a collaborative long-term project that will contribute to studies on the impact of chronic noise pollution on large whales.
• The Nature Conservancy has been awarded $50,000 to continue to restore cold-water stream habitat on the 1643-acre Mt. Plantain Preserve in Mt. Washington, MA, through removal of the Becker Pond Dam and restoration of aquatic and hydrologic connectivity.
• University of Mass Foundation, Inc has been awarded $24,726 to use photo-identification techniques to describe harbor and gray seal habitat use and residency time in Boston Harbor, to better understand long-term trends for this population.

 

“Our waterways are one of our Commonwealth’s greatest assets,” said State Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. “From the Housatonic Watershed to Cape Cod Bay, we must do everything possible to preserve the richness and diversity of Massachusetts’ aquatic ecosystems. The Aquatic Animal Conservation Grantmaking Program will equip key environmental leaders across the state with the support they need to advance our shared commendable environmental goals.”

 

“I’m excited that today’s announcement will devote state resources to strengthen the state’s aquatic animal conservation and endangered species programs. Having just participated in these programs last week (with turtles and eagles), I experienced the dedication, skills and talents of our state’s environmental staff, as well as the program’s accomplishments,” said State Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst), Acting House Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. “I also want to note that this funding supports the priorities of many colleagues, whether it is those House members who work hard to protect the North Atlantic right whale and those whose districts benefit from the work of recipient organizations. I’d also like to acknowledge the Fort River Watershed Association who will use their award to design and install interpretive signage on the Emily Dickinson Trail, along the Fort River, helping visitors to interact and engage with their natural surroundings.”

 

“Investing in our environment invests in our health and wellbeing,” said State Representative Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville). “I am thankful for the continued commitment of the Baker-Polito Administration to be good stewards of all of our natural resources.”

 

For more information regarding the Massachusetts Environmental Trust, and the specialty environmental license plates that are offered, please visit MET’s webpage. Additionally, individuals interested in purchasing a license plate from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles can do so by visiting the agency’s webpage.

CAPAC Chair Statement Following the Tragic Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, TX

 CAPAC Chair Statement Following the Tragic Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, TX

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, tragedy struck the Uvalde, Texas, community when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School, killing 21 people – including 19 children. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has released the following statement:

 

"I am grieving for the families in Uvalde, Texas who have lost their loved ones in the senseless mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. With over 200 mass shootings in the United States in 2022 alone – 27 of those school shootings – the tragedy in Uvalde has been one of the deadliest, and came just days after the mass shootings targeting the Black community in Buffalo, New York, and a Taiwanese congregation in Laguna Woods, California. It is egregious that we, as a nation, are allowing our children and educators to be slaughtered in their schools, a place that should be safe haven centered around learning and growing, not active shooter drills and unimaginable fear. As the Chair of CAPAC, I remain in firm solidarity with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Hispanic communities across the country, as we continue to mourn the 21 innocent lives lost and a community fractured by violence. I am also calling on my colleagues to stop stalling and pass commonsense gun reform so we can put an end to these violent attacks on communities across the nation. Inaction, at this point, is a conscious choice and one that will continue to devastate and destroy lives."

AG HEALEY ISSUES CONSUMER ADVISORY ON BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE

 AG HEALEY ISSUES CONSUMER ADVISORY ON BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE

 

            BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today is issuing an advisory with resources for Massachusetts families in connection with the nationwide shortage of baby formula. The AG’s Office is also warning consumers about potential scams, exorbitant prices, and other unfair or deceptive business practices that may happen as a result of the shortage.

 

“This is such an unfortunate situation for so many families who should not have to worry about finding enough formula to feed their babies,” said AG Healey. “As scammers look to exploit every hardship for their own gain, we are urging consumers to use caution, beware of unknown sellers, and call our office if they suspect a scam or encounter exorbitant prices when purchasing baby formula.”

 

Any family having trouble finding formula should consult with their pediatrician before making changes to their baby’s diet. Families can also contact formula manufacturers for assistance finding formula, such as:

 

• MyGerber Baby Expert website
• Abbott’s Consumer Hotline: 1-800-986-8540
• Reckitt’s Customer Service line: 1-800 BABY-123 (222-9123) 

 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has also created a resource on what families can do and what they should avoid during the shortage. Do not attempt to make your own formula, water down formula, or use recalled or expired formula. Consult the Food and Drug Administration’s website to check whether your formula has been recalled before use.

 

Families are encouraged to remain vigilant in order to avoid falling victim to scams. Some tips include:

• Shop for formula at trusted retailers;
• If purchasing formula from an unknown source, search online for the company’s name, and look for keywords like “scam,” “complaint,” or other negative consumer reviews;
• Call your pediatrician to see if they have formula in stock.

 

Consumers with concerns about scams, exorbitant prices, or other unfair or deceptive business practices should file a complaint online with the Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division or call the Consumer Hotline at 617-727-8400.

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CURBSIDE FOOD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CURBSIDE FOOD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM New pickup program will turn residents’ food waste into compost and clean energy, expanding City-wide composting options

BOSTON - Thursday, May 26, 2022 - Building on her commitment to make Boston a Green New Deal City, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Public Works Department today announced that a curbside food waste collection program with rolling online enrollment is now available. Food waste collection will align with residents’ scheduled trash and recycling collection days. This program will reduce the City’s reliance on landfills and incinerators, and make it more convenient for Boston residents to dispose of their household food waste. The food waste, which will be collected through a partnership between Garbage to Garden and Save That Stuff, will be sent to Save that Stuff's composting site in West Bridgewater to be turned into compost that will be made available to Boston parks, gardens, and schools, and sent to Waste Management's CORe Facility in Charlestown where it will be made into clean energy.  “In Boston we do big things by getting the small things right, and curbside food waste collection is an important example of how we can each have an impact in moving our city toward sustainability with how we dispose of our food scraps,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Making it easier and more accessible for residents to compost diverts our City’s waste from landfills and incineration, so Boston can be a Green New Deal city. I encourage everyone interested to sign up, and I’m excited to see how the program grows in the years to come.” Any Boston resident who lives in a residential building with six units or less is eligible to enroll in the program. The City is prioritizing enrollment in the program to residents in vulnerable communities, based on the state's criteria for environmental justice communities coupled with proximity to a Project Oscar compost drop-off site. This year’s curbside collection program will have a cap of 10,000 households for the first year, with the goal of adding 10,000 or more every year, depending on demand. Service begins August 1, 2022. In July, compost bin “starter kits” will be delivered to residents who have enrolled in the program. The “starter kits” include an onboarding manual, a roll of liners, kitchen bin, collection bin, and a magnet outlining what food scraps are and are not accepted in the program. Accepted materials include common household food scraps such as coffee grounds, fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood, and eggs.  “Food waste constitutes one-third of the current waste stream, and we’re excited to introduce this program to Boston residents to help meet our zero waste goals,” said Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge. “Our goal is to educate residents on ways to reduce the amount of food waste they generate and give them ways to responsibly dispose of what they can’t use or donate.”  "Expanded composting opportunities for Boston residents is critical to meet our zero-waste goals," said Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space. "By centering environmental justice communities in this process, we are placing equity at the forefront of our work and helping the residents that are most impacted by the effects of climate change.”  Today’s announcement aligns with Boston’s Zero Waste Plan, outlining the City’s strategy to reduce its waste by 2035. MassDEP estimates that food waste accounts for more than 25 percent of the waste stream in Massachusetts after recycling. When sent to landfills or incinerators, food waste can generate harmful greenhouse gasses, lose potential energy, cause pollution, and lose its agricultural benefits. The City’s collection team will transform Boston’s food waste by utilizing two methods: Save that Stuff’s Composting Facility in West Bridgewater, MA: Food scraps will be turned into compost at Save that Stuff’s composting facility in West Bridgewater, MA. In the composting process, organic material is made into nutrient-rich fertilizer that helps produce more plants and food. The finished compost will be made available to Boston parks, community gardens, and schools.  Waste Management’s CORe Facility in Charlestown: At the Waste Management’s CORe Facility food waste is made into a slurry for easier combustion. The slurry is then hauled to North Andover’s Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD) where it is produced into biogas and renewable electricity which is sent to the grid.  “The benefits of food scrap recycling are undeniable,” said Garbage to Garden President and Founder Tyler Frank. “We have offered private subscription curbside composting for ten years, but this municipally-funded program is a major milestone for New England. We’re excited to be a part of this unique program, and look forward to seeing this model replicated as other communities follow Boston’s lead in the next few years.” “We look forward to recovering this important segment of the waste stream and are encouraged by the steps Boston is taking towards our One Goal. Zero Waste!” said Save That Stuff President Erik Levy. The link to sign up for the curbside food waste collection program, as well as more information about the City’s composting efforts, can be found here.  In addition to this program, the City is expanding Project Oscar, its food waste drop-off program. Launching this summer, the City will be partnering with farmers markets and community gardens to roll out nearly 25 new sites across the City. To find a drop-off nearest to you, please click here.  "As an organization that makes compost, distributes compost to neighborhood gardeners and buys in compost from regional companies, we know how important this resource is and how our local food system can be strengthened by producing more of it,” said Danielle Andrews, the Boston Farmer Manager for The Food Project. “We are thrilled to partner with the City to offer a comprehensive composting program to residents, using both our West Cottage farm and Dudley Common farmers’ market as drop off locations for food scraps and other organic matter."

麻州政府推出數據樞紐

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Launch of New Massachusetts Data Hub  

New Data Hub tool connects users to data, reports published by Massachusetts state agencies 

Browse resources by topic, check out featured data, or search by keyword. 

 

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of the Massachusetts Data Hub, a new, user-friendly data search tool developed by the Executive Office of Technology Services (EOTSS). The Data Hub allows users to search state resources and data by topic and keyword, as well as browse featured data published by state government. 

 

The Data Hub reflects the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to sharing data transparently and openly to better serve the Commonwealth’s many residents, businesses and visitors. 

 

“The Massachusetts Data Hub brings additional organization and transparency to the Commonwealth’s vast and varied data landscape,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This tool’s launch represents an important step in making state data more readily available and easy to access.” 

 

“It is critical that state data is available to municipal leaders so that they can make better informed decisions in tackling the many challenges their communities and constituents face,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “The Massachusetts Data Hub will work toward these goals by making state government more inclusive and providing more intuitive access to agency data.”  

The Massachusetts Data Hub aggregates state agency-published data and web pages, and organizes content around topics that make data easier to find. As of its launch, the Hub includes more than 250 pages of content where state agencies have published datasets, dashboards and reports on subjects such as COVID-19, births and deaths, state finance and vehicle crash data.  

 

Users can search by topic – such as Health and Social Services, Energy and Environment, Transportation – or by keyword. This enhanced search feature allows constituents to review data published across state government without needing to know which state agency collects the information or where to find it on their websites. 

 

“The Massachusetts Data Hub represents a collaboration with dozens of Commonwealth agencies to make state data easier to find and understand,” said Secretary of Technology and Security Services Curt Wood. “EOTSS looks forward to continuing collaboration with our agency partners to improve the tools and technologies that enable them to better connect constituents with their data.” 

 

 

 

Over the coming months, EOTSS will continue incorporating additional datasets and making iterative changes to improve the Hub’s usability. Additionally, EOTSS will collaborate with agencies to improve webpages containing data by making them easier to find and adding plain language descriptions of the data. 

 

EOTSS was established in 2017 as the Commonwealth’s lead technology and cybersecurity agency via Article 87 government restructuring legislation filed by Governor Baker and approved by the Legislature. Its mission is to lead initiatives to modernize the Commonwealth’s IT infrastructure assets, continually strengthen government cybersecurity operations and standards, and leverage innovative technology solutions to offer user-friendly digital services to its constituents. 

 

To access the new Massachusetts Data Hub, click here. 

 

To provide feedback to help improve the Hub, click here. 

波士頓公共圖書館新添 2 董事

José Massó, III and Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten appointed by Mayor to join board

José Massó, III and Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten

May 26, 2022 – BOSTON, MA – he Boston Public Library announced today that José Massó, III and Simmons president Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten have been appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to serve on the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees.  Mayor Wu also reappointed Trustees Evelyn Arana-Ortiz and John Hailer to the Board for additional five-year terms.    The Trustees' mission is to preserve and provide access to historical records of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the city of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   "It is my pleasure to appoint José Massó, III and Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten to serve as Trustees of the Boston Public Library,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.  “They bring innovative vision, expansive knowledge, and a love for building community to the Board and to the residents of Boston and beyond. I’m so grateful for their service to this dynamic and historic institution in our city.”  “On behalf of my fellow trustees, we are delighted to welcome José and Lynn to the Board,” said Priscilla H. Douglas, Chair of the BPL Trustees.  “Their unique talents, expertise, and community connections will ensure that the Boston Public Library continues to be a welcoming and equitable institution, even better positioned to offer enrichment and education -- free to all.”   Incorporated in 1878, the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees establishes policies and sets the strategic goals of the library, oversees the general operating and administrative policies, and acts as an agent of public trust governing the library. The BPL Board of Trustees works together with the library president to carry out responsibilities that involve governance and policy-making, financial and development oversight, and the work of strategic planning.  “I am so humbled to be joining such an august group of servant leaders and look forward to contributing in any way I can to advance the mission of the library,” said José Massó, III. “A profound thank you to Mayor Wu for appointing me.”  "The Boston Public Library has played a key role in this city for more than a hundred and fifty years, and it is an honor to serve on the Board of Trustees. Libraries have transformed my life by contributing to my quest for knowledge and learning, and allowing me to access people, events, and places I could not experience on my own. In addition, Simmons University is proud to offer one of the nation’s top library and information science programs, and I am excited to have the opportunity to advance the BPL’s critical mission, particularly as it relates to education.”  The Board also recognized outgoing Trustees Zamawa Arenas and Joyce Linehan for their service at this week’s annual meeting.    The Board of Trustees consists of 15 trustees, all residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and appointed by the Mayor of Boston. Trustees hold their office for a term of five years and until their successor is appointed.  ABOUT DR. LYNN PERRY WOOTEN   Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, a seasoned academic and an expert on organizational development and transformation, is the ninth president of Simmons University and the first African American to lead the institution.    Specializing in crisis leadership, diversity and inclusion, and positive leadership, Dr. Wooten is an innovative leader and prolific author and presenter. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership, which was released in April 2022. In addition, she has authored two additional books, nearly 30 journal articles, and more than 15 book chapters.     Dr. Wooten came to Simmons from Cornell University, where she was the David J. Nolan Dean and Professor of Management and Organizations at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. Prior to that, she served on the faculty of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business for nearly 20 years.    Dr. Wooten is actively involved in the Boston philanthropic and civic community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the International Women’s Forum of Massachusetts, the Fenway Alliance, and MASCO. In addition, Dr. Wooten serves on the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Trustee Advisory Board, the JFK Library Foundation Board of Advisors, and the WBGH Board of Trustees. Dr. Wooten is also an active member of several national volunteer leadership organizations and university boards of trustees.     ABOUT JOSÉ MASSÓ, III  José is the host and producer of “¡Con Salsa!” a weekly bilingual program that airs on WBUR 90.9FM, National Public Radio in Boston.  T   José was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2010. He has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican/Latino to join this group of radio and television broadcasters throughout the Commonwealth.  He also received the prestigious Gold Medal for Service to National Public Radio in 2015.  h   He began as a bilingual teacher in the Boston Public Schools at Copley Square High School (now the Muriel Sutherland Snowden International School), later working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Governor Michael Dukakis, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration; retiring from Massport in 2021 José as Director of Policy. e   José serves as principal of JCMIII Consulting LLC, providing professional consulting and change management to corporate, public, academic, and non-profit organizations in the areas of Policy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Community Relations, and Government Affairs.     Mayor-elect Michelle Wu appointed José to her Transition Team as an advisor after the 2021 mayoral elections for his leadership and community service.     In 2022 Boston Magazine named José one of the 100 Most Influential Bostonians.   A native of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is fluent in Spanish and skilled in cross-cultural communications.     José and his wife Divina reside in their home in Hyde Park with Jett, their Yorkshire Terrier.