Creating an impact is about making a difference, no matter how big or small. Whether it’s through acts of kindness, a creative project, or intentional support, impact is about connection and empowerment - it shows that each of us has the ability to influence in meaningful ways. Our panelists have spent their careers in fields that have a direct impact on people, from how they create to where they’ll go next. Join us for a conversation around the ways we strive for impact, struggle making it, and everything in between.

LOGISTICS:

Wednesday, April 23 @ Industrious Copley, 3rd floor

6:00pm – Drinks & mingle
6:30pm – Panel discussion + Q&A
7:30pm – Drinks & mingle

Parking is available onsite via the connected 131 Dartmouth Garage for $10 evening rate.

PANELISTS:

Brook Dennard Rosser, Higher Ed & Non-Profit Strategist & Consultant

Dr. Brook Dennard Rosser is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and currently lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts, where she works as a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist in higher education, and freelances as a strategy consultant and coach.

Brook is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University and is a former management consultant, where she spent almost ten years primarily serving for-profit & nonprofit organizations, K-12 districts, and institutions of higher education.

Brook holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human and Organizational Development with a double minor in Women’s Studies and Sociology from Vanderbilt University and a Masters of Education in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior from the University of Georgia. Brook completed her Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership at The George Washington University, in Washington, D.C.

Ellie Gogan-Tilstone, Director, Brand Strategy @ Staples & Founder of EFF-YEAH™ Consulting

Ellie is a marketer, strategist and effectiveness consultant/nerd 🤓. As Head of Strategy at MullenLowe Boston and NY, she oversaw the team of brand and social strategists who created award-winning, business-driving work for JetBlue, E*Trade, KFC, Royal Caribbean, Knorr, Midol, T.J.Maxx, Invesco, Yieldstreet, Change the Ref and more.

She has crafted and won 50+ Effie awards, including the Grand Effie for American Greetings’ World’s Toughest Job. She developed the EFF-YEAH™ tools, training, and process that helped challenger agency MullenLowe become the 2nd Most Effective Agency in the US for consecutive years. Before that, she was at Ogilvy, working on beloved brands like IKEA, American Express and Avon. She loves challenger brands, comeback stories, and using creativity as an economic multiplier. She’s also the pen-spinning, soccer-playing, tiny house-loving mom to two opinionated little ladies.

Moderated by Karen Goodman, Chief Creative @ Nova Consulting

HOST:

Experience great days at Industrious Copley, a flexible workspacenext to Copley Square in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Perfect for companies of all sizes, this location offers flexible options for coworking, private offices, and suites. Visitors will enjoy world-class hospitality and all-inclusive membership amenities, including craft coffee and daily breakfast and snacks.

Need a work break? Take a walk down Boylston and Newbury Streets to explore luxury retail and dining options. Additionally, Industrious Copley is conveniently located next to Back Bay Station and has easy access to other public transportation and major highways. If you’re looking for a highly productive work environment with best-in-class amenities, visit Industrious Copley today.