City Awakes events encourage young professionals to engage civically and deepen their community roots by attending forums with elected officials and influential policy leaders.
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\nJoin us for an engaging roundtable event where you'\;ll have the unique opportunity to meet Chief Jascha Franklin-Hodge\, Chief of Streets for the City of Boston. This intimate discussion will offer an insightful look into his journey of civic engagement and the impactful work he'\;s doing to shape the future of Boston. Don?t miss this chance to gain valuable perspectives and connect directly with a key leader driving change in our city.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to attend the Government Affairs Forum (GAF) featuring Mayor Wu right after the discussion. Please note that seats are not guaranteed at the Mayor'\;s address\; we will do our best to assign you a seat but there may only be standing room available due to the capacity of the venue. \;
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\nTo be eligible for this opportunity\, attendees must fit the following criteria: \;

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Must be between 20-30 years of age. \;
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Must be a resident of Boston or work in the Greater Boston area. \;
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Tickets are limited to one per person and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. \;We ask companies to send no more than two employees to ensure that attendees from other companies or colleges can attend. \;
\nHow to claim your ticket: \;To register\, please email Jessica Sanon at \;CityAwake@bostonchamber.com. \;

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Event Agenda: \;

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9:00 a.m. &ensp\;&ensp\;Registration and Networking \; \; \;
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9:15 a.m. \; \; \;Welcome and Introductions \;
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9:20 a.m.&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Conversation with Young Professionals  \; \;
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9:40 a.m.&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Q&\;A \;
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9:50 a.m.&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Closing Remarks \; \;
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10:00 a.m.&ensp\;&ensp\;Mayor Wu Address begins in main ballroom \; \;
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\;About Chief Franklin-Hodge

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Jascha Franklin-Hodge serves as the Chief of Streets where he oversees the City'\;s Public Works and Transportation Departments. He supports the delivery of high-quality essential city services and works to implement Mayor Wu?s transportation priorities\, including reliable\, affordable transit service\, safer street design in every neighborhood\, and a connected network of low-stress bicycle routes. \;

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Prior to joining the administration\, Franklin-Hodge was the Executive Director of the Open Mobility Foundation\, a foundation that helps cities collaborate with the private sector to develop open source tools and data standards that work towards a safe\, equitable\, and sustainable transportation system. \;He previously served as the City of Boston?s Chief Information Officer from 2014 to 2018\, and led the City?s Department of Innovation and Technology. He has been a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School\, focused on mobility\, technology\, and public policy\, and a consultant to the private sector on new mobility and smart cities. Previously\, Franklin-Hodge co-founded Blue State Digital which powered the digital presence of President Barack Obama?s 2008 and 2012 campaigns. \;

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Franklin-Hodge studied computer science at MIT. He lives with his husband and two young kids in Jamaica Plain\, and travels mostly by bike and public transit. \;

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\nCity Awake \;is the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation'\;s premier young professional platform that awakens and empowers the city'\;s next generation of thought leaders and change-makers who are navigating Boston'\;s business\, civic\, and cultural communities. \;