Presenters

  • Professional portrait of a man in a suit standing in front of American and state flags.

    Steven Kerrigan

    Chair, Massachusetts Democratic State Committee
    A longtime public servant and Democratic leader, Steven has championed youth engagement and inclusion within the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

  • Black and white photo of a smiling man in a suit and tie standing outdoors with a cityscape background.

    James Geraghty

    Co-Chair, BluePrint 2026
    An organizer and advocate for young Democrats, James is leading efforts to connect high school and college Democrats to the state party.

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    Rick Rendon

    Co-Founder, The Rendon Group
    Founder, Empower Peace

    Rick Rendon is an internationally recognized strategic communications executive, social-impact entrepreneur, and event producer with more than four decades of experience advancing youth leadership and civic engagement.

  • Chris Keohan

    Political Strategist
    Partner, Shawmut Strategies Group

    Course: Public Speaking

  • Scott Ferson

    Founder, Liberty Square Group

    Course: Social Media for Social Good, Digital Story Telling and Press Relations

  • Tom Kneady

    Vice President of Governmental and Community Affairs, Boston College

    Course: Advance