Fenway CDC’s 2nd Community Vision Conversation and 52nd Annual Meeting
Fenway CDC’s 2nd Community Vision Conversation & Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
5:45pm doors open, 6:30 – 8:00pm program
Simmons University, Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
300 The Fenway, Boston
We will recognize our Community Service awardees, highlight Fenway CDC’s work throughout 2024, and host our 2nd Community Vision Conversation to foster more community input. We hope that you will join us to hear – and give feedback to – the themes generated during Fenway CDC’s strategic planning process to date. The night will be filled with in-depth conversations and connecting with community members, local elected officials, and neighborhood partners!
The annual meeting is also an opportunity for Fenway CDC voting members to elect the Board of Directors (voting members must be 18 years or older, a resident of our service area, support the mission of Fenway CDC, and sign up before January 29, 2025). If you would like to sign up for FREE to be a member, visit www.fenwaycdc.org/become-a-member/ or contact membership@fenwaycdc.org. Please see below for more information about the nominees for this years election!
A light dinner will be served. To arrange for interpretation or childcare services, email membership@fenwaycdc.org or call 781-277-0148 at least 7 days before the event (by Tuesday, April 22nd).
To ensure a smooth entrance, we highly recommend that you obtain a FREE ticket through Eventbrite prior to arriving and have the ticket ready to present upon entry.
For directions by public transportation and car, and parking information, please refer to the Simmons University website here.
The food provided will include vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information and details about the evening! We look forward to seeing you in person on April 29th!
Fenway CDC Board Elections: During the Annual Meeting, members will be voting on (2) nominees for the Board of Directors. Please see below for the list of the (2) nominees.
Sarah Jenness (up for re-election)
Sarah Jenness is a non-profit professional who has lived in the Fenway since 2015. Sarah works as a Director at Jobs for the Future, where her work is focused on changing education and workforce systems to more seamlessly connect young people’s education to in-demand careers that pay a living wage.
Sarah became familiar with the Fenway CDC as an organizing committee member in 2017 and joined the board in 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College and a Master’s in Public Policy from Simmons University. Sarah loves how walkable the Fenway neighborhood is, with many restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, and healthcare facilities all nearby. She highly recommends checking out the Fenway’s Kelleher Rose Garden during June when the roses are in bloom.
Vicky Liao (up for election, 1st time nominated)
Vicky Liao is a finance professional with experience in mutual funds and investment banking. She has lived in Fenway for 15 years and first got involved in the community by volunteering at fundraising events for the Fenway CDC.
Vicky has enjoyed seeing Fenway grow while staying diverse and welcoming. The mix of historic and modern buildings gives the neighborhood a unique charm, and its culture makes it an exciting place to live. With great restaurants, museums, and schools nearby, Fenway is a safe and thriving community where students, young professionals, and families can feel at home.