Thursday, April 24, 2025     9am – 3pm
UMass Boston Campus Center Ballroom

Seating is Limited | FREE to Community
Parking Available | Public Transportation is encouraged

CO-HOSTED BY MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM CENTER FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS, SPORTSMEN’S TENNIS & ENRICHMENT CENTER and UMASs Boston

We are living in a challenging moment, with a host of issues vying for our attention. Championing Justice: Advancing Health Equity, Economic Mobility and Mental Health in 2025, will address issues and build community as we look towards the next steps to maintain focus, our steely resolve, and sense of hope into the future. We’ve invited panelists from academics, health care, community organizers and city government to have meaningful conversations with our community.

Join Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center, the Center for Community Wellness and UMass Boston on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 9am to 3pm at UMass Boston Campus Center Ballroom for a day of conversation and connection as we talk about the biggest issues of our day.

For more information about the Symposium
please contact Mandy Bass at glorytoglory@sportsmenstennis.org

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event!

Symposium Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Arline T. Geronimus
author of  “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society”

WELCOME
Dr. Joseph B. Berger
Provost, University of Massachusetts, Boston

SPOKEN WORD
Terry E. Carter
Associate Pastor, Jubilee Christian Church;
Inaugural Poet Laureate of Medford, MA (2021-2023)

REFLECTIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Toni Wiley
CEO Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center

Symposium Agenda

8:30-9:00     Registration and Coffee

9:00-9:15     Welcome
Dr. Joseph Berger, Provost, University of Massachusetts, Boston

9:15-9:30     Spoken Word
Terry E. Carter, Associate Pastor, Jubilee Christian Church;
Inaugural Poet Laureate of Medford, MA (2021-2023)

9:30-10:30     Keynote Address: Weathering: Why Are We Here and Where Do We Go From Here?
Dr. Arline Geronimus, University of Michigan

10:30-11:30     Panel: Health Challenges and Successes in Boston

11:30-12:30     Lunch (provided) and Book purchase and signings through Frugal Bookstore

12:30-1:30     Panel: Pathways to Economic Independence

1:30-1:45     Break

1:45-2:45     Panel: Mental Health Challenges for Students in 2025

2:45-3:00     Reflections and Future Directions
Toni Wiley, CEO Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center

PANELISTS

Health Challenges and Successes in Boston: What’s next?

Michael Curry, Esq.
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
MODERATOR

Dr. Arline Geronimus
University of Michigan

Ed Gaskin, MS, M.Div
Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Valerie Stone, MD, MPH
Mass General Brigham

Pathways to Economic Independence

Monté Foster, MBA
TD Bank
MODERATOR

Eric Leslie, MPA
Union Capital

Tom Shapiro, PhD
Brandeis University

Paola Liendo, MS
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp

Mental Health Challenges for Students in 2025

Suha Ballout, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of Massachusetts, Boston
MODERATOR

Thaddeus Miles
MassHousing,
Black Joy

Lucinda Mills, LCSW
Boston Public Schools

Melissa Pearrow, PhD
University of Massachusetts, Boston

Learn more about Panelists

 Learn more about Speakers

2025 Glory to Glory Symposium Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor
(One Available)

$15,000

  • Introduction of Keynote Speaker
  • Reserved Table for 8 at the Symposium
  • Table of 10 at Sportsmen’s November Tennis Ball Gala
  • Logo and Business Website Link to BOTH Event Digital Programs and Sportsmen’s Website
  • Logo on Event Posters, Social Media Postings and Multimedia Recognition in Sportsmen’s Lobby

Innovator

$5,000

  • Podium Acknowledgement – Morning Welcome
  • Reserved Table of 8 at the Symposium
  • Logo on Digital Program with Link to Business Website
  • Logo on Sportsmen’s Website with Link to Business Website
  • Multimedia Recognition in Sportsmen’s Lobby
  • Logo on Event Poster
  • Social Media Posting

Change Agent

$2,500

  • 4 Admissions to the Symposium
  • Logo on Digital Program
  • Logo on Sportsmen’s Website
  • Multimedia Recognition in Sportsmen’s Lobby
  • Logo on Event Poster
  • Social Media Posting

Challenger

$1,000

  • 2 Admissions to the Symposium
  • Logo on Digital Program
  • Logo on Sportsmen’s Website
  • Logo on Event Poster

Supporter

$500

  • 2 Admissions to the Symposium
  • Logo on Event Poster

For more information about Sponsorships please contact Mary Long at glorytoglory@sportsmenstennis.org