Holiday Party

Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: UMass Club, 1 Beacon Street, Boston

Our featured charity this year is the Greater Boston Food Bank. In this time of unprecedented need for the food bank, we encourage you to donate as part of the registration process. For every $25 you donate, you’ll earn one ticket for a prize to be raffled off at the party. To learn more about GBFB, see https://www.gbfb.org/.

It's time to mingle, network, and spread some holiday cheer with fellow members of the public finance industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and enjoy a night of fun and laughter. Come dressed in your holiday best and get ready for a memorable evening. We can't wait to see you there!

Book: The Light We Carry

Date: Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30 pm

Location: 
Troutman Pepper Locke
111 Huntington Avenue
9th Floor
Boston, MA 02199

Please come prepared to talk about our Book Club selection, The Light We Carry, by Michelle Obama. We will discuss the book over refreshments!

AI in the Municipal Market

The Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance cordially invites you to a Lunch & Learn "Fireside Chat" with Barnet Sherman (professor, columnist, municipal investor).

Location: MassDevelopment, 99 High Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 
11:30 - arrival
12:00 - 1:00 - fireside chat with Professor Sherman, followed by audience questions
1:00 - 1:30 - optional networking

Lunch will be provided.

Barnet Sherman has over 30 years of institutional investor experience growing and managing multibillion-dollar portfolios at Morgan Stanley and TIAA, Professor at Boston University and contributor to multiple publications, including Forbes. Mr. Sherman founded The Tenbar Group in 2016.  He earned his undergraduate degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, where he was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. His Master’s in Public Administration is from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Thanks to our sponsor: MassDevelopment

BWPF Cocktail Party with BMAF

The Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance held a joint cocktail party with the Boston Municipal Analysts Forum. 

Location: Greenberg Traurig, 1 International Place, 20th Floor
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Start Time: 4:00 pm

2025 Golf Outing

Date: Friday, June 6th (Rain date for Golf only is June 13th)

Time: 10 am & 11 am clinics or join a foursome for 9 holes of golf, starting at 9:45 am.

Then wrap up the event with lunch at 12:00 pm. We'll pick up the tab!

Location (Golf): Nehoiden Golf Club at Wellesley College (106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481)

Parking: for Clinic is 3 Service Drive, Wellesley, MA. Parking for foursome will be provided prior to event.

Location (Lunch for participants): Papa Razzi (16 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481)

Happy Hour

Location: The UMASS Club, One Beacon Street, 32 Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cash Bar

Appetizers provided by the Boston Women in Public Finance.

Book Club

Book: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

Date: Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm

Location: 
Hinckley Allen
28 State Street, Floor 30
Boston, MA 02109

Host: Kris A. Moussette, Partner

Attendees came prepared to talk about our Book Club selection, The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins. We discussed the book over refreshments!

P3 Panel Event

Golf Social Event

The Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance along with our host, Suffolk Construction, held our first in-person social event of the 2025: an evening of golf (simulator) and networking.

Location: 65 Allerton Street, Boston (visitor parking is available on site)
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
RSVP Capacity: 25 people
Catering provided by Suffolk Construction.

Book Club

Our Book Club Event: Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach. We discussed the book over refreshments!

Date: January 23rd at 5:30

Location:

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
100 Federal Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

Host: Katie Soule

Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: What's Next for Municipal Bonds?

This timely panel highlighted the political climate in Washington, DC and the impact of the election on the municipal bond space. The outcome of the election will bring a significant shift in economic policies, fiscal priorities, tax implications, and market dynamics. Our panelists had an in-depth discussion on how the recent elections will shape the municipal bond market. Whether you are an issuer, borrower, underwriter, or investor, this session provided essential insights to help you adapt to the evolving market. 

Panelists:

Emily S. Brock, Director, Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers Association
Christie Martin, Member, Mintz
Neal Martin, Senior Director of Government Relations, ML Strategies
Chuck Samuels, Members, Mintz

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom

Holiday Party

Golf Outing

Inaugural Book Club

The Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance held our Inaugural Book Club Event. Attendees came prepared to talk about our Book Club selection, The Bond King, by Mary Childs. We discussed the book over wine!

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Locke Lord, 111 Huntington Avenue

Happy Hour

The Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance held our first in-person social event of the year. 

Location: The UMASS Club, One Beacon Street, 32 Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cash Bar

Appetizers provided by the Boston Chapter of Women in Public Finance.

You MISSED out! BWPF's first social event of 2024 was a huge success. It was wonderful to mingle with so many, including BWPF's 2023 Scholarship winner, Vivian Dzimey ACIB, as well as some of our sponsors, like First Citizens Bank (Gisela LoPiano), McCarter & English, LLP (Sarah Smith), Hinckley Allen (Kris Moussette), Barclays (Jaimie Scranton), Masterson Advisors LLC (Kayla MacEwen), Mintz (Christie Martin and Meghan Burke), and TD. And so many others. Thank you all for coming!

Professional Development Webinar: Negotiation Tips & Tricks

Host: Mary Kemi Agbesanwa (https://www.maryagbesanwa.com/)

Date: Friday, March 1, 2024

Time: 10 am  EST

During this workshop, Mary led us in a discussion the importance of negotiation as well as practical tips and tricks for negotiating in your personal life and career. Attendees experienced an engaging and informative session. By the end of the session, they levelled up professionally and walked away with useful tools for negotiations as well as a positive career mind-set.

Holiday Party

Golf Outing

We had great weather and everyone enjoyed working on their golf skills. Very special thanks to Trisha Filippone for coordinating the golf and our lunch location again this year.

Wine Tasting

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Where: Georgie's Wine Shop
100 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110

Cost: $30 per person

We joined Boston Women in Public Finance colleagues and friends for a night of wine tasting, light hors d’oeurves and great conversation at a local wine shop in the financial district. This casual event featured female-produced wines.