Join us for Compelling Conversation & Networking at the Launch of:

Education is Your Business

Giving the gift of opportunity to BHS Students who ordinarily would not be able to afford college or training school

Hear how love of education played an integral role in fulfilling the passions of prominent Brookline entrepreneurs… just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Hosted by the Brookline Chamber of Commerce
to support the Brookline Community Foundation Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School

Light refreshments, cash bar

Proceeds benefit the
Brookline Community Foundation
Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School 

Event  Panelists

Jesse Mermell (Moderator) is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Business Leadership, a coalition of progressive business leaders united in the belief that social responsibility and sustainable economic growth go
hand-in-hand. She previously served as a member of Governor Deval L. Patrick’s senior staff. Jesse is a former Brookline Library Trustee, Town Meeting Member, and Selectman.

Eran Egozy is a Co-Founder and CTO of Harmonix Music Systems, known for the games Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Dance Central.  Eran is an accomplished clarinetist, member of Boston’s eclectic chamber music group Radius Ensemble.

Hilary Marino is the Founder of H.C.B., an online and brick & mortar store.  Hilary had a vision of combining well-styled, affordable women’s clothing and excellent customer service… she succeeded!

John Hodgman is a Former President and CEO of the MA Technology Development Corporation, professor of entrepreneurship, and current Board Member of the Brookline Community Foundation. 

Colette Phillips is President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. (CPC), one of the most outstanding PR firms in Massachusetts.  Colette provides strategic media relations campaigns, community and grass roots engagement, and social marketing plans for mission-focused organizations, non-profits, and foundations.