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Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Announces the Hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer, effective July 24, 2023. In his new position Herschel will play a critical role in shaping and sustaining efforts that advance a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture across the MCCA, while making diversity a priority for the organization in developing its workforce, working environment, regional convention industry partnerships, and procurement strategies.


Herschel most recently served as Chief Diversity Officer for Thrivent, a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization, and since 2012 has led a consulting firm offering strategic guidance focused on global diversity and inclusion, market development, and community engagement. He is a well-respected diversity and inclusion thought leader with over 20 years of experience in a number of different industries.

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"The champion of this department was Levy Restaurants, an event and catering company associated with Hynes Convention Center. Levy’s cupcakes were basically beyond words. I’ve never tasted a better crafted cupcake in my entire 26 year-cupcake-eating-life."

- Jessica Cickay, Food Blogger

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Boston venues lead the way in the Northeast for Sensory Friendly Establishments certification

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has announced that the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center (Hynes) have been certified as ‘Sensory Friendly Establishments’. The certification is from Sensory City following a comprehensive training programme for customer facing staff. The BCEC and Hynes are the first convention facilities in the Northeast to attain this certification, in time for National Autism Awareness month in April.

 

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“As a small non-profit, serving vulnerable women and children, we struggle to meet their needs with our limited budget. Donations from the Conventions C.A.R.E. program not only provide needed supplies to our families, but they also help to preserve our resources during these challenging times.”

- Robert D. Monahan, Julie’s Family Learning Center, South Boston, MA

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Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Announces the Hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer, effective July 24, 2023. In his new position Herschel will play a critical role in shaping and sustaining efforts that advance a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture across the MCCA, while making diversity a priority for the organization in developing its workforce, working environment, regional convention industry partnerships, and procurement strategies.


Herschel most recently served as Chief Diversity Officer for Thrivent, a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization, and since 2012 has led a consulting firm offering strategic guidance focused on global diversity and inclusion, market development, and community engagement. He is a well-respected diversity and inclusion thought leader with over 20 years of experience in a number of different industries.

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"The outside marque at the BCEC not only added excitement around our event but it attracted buzz in the surrounding community and drew the attention of the media who put photos of the digital display in their press articles about our event!"

- Cory Bolotsky, MassChallenge, Inc

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