2022 Social Capitalist Luncheon

SCI’s annual luncheon honors individuals who exemplify our mission. The SCI Idealist Award is presented to leaders who dedicate their lives and engage their social capital to address some of the most pressing needs in our communities. Typically held at a hotel in Downtown Boston as a single event with some 250 business and community leaders, the 2022 Luncheon consisted of two virtual events, followed by an in-person Award Reception at District Hall, Boston.

It was so wonderful to be back in a room full of Social Capitalists at the in-person Award Reception on Thursday, May 19th!

It was the first time we have been able to have an in-person version of this event since 2019, and it was incredible! If you didn’t have the chance to join us virtually, you can view much of the program on our YouTube channel!

Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, attendees, and donors, we have raised over $80,000 to support SCI’s mission so far! If you haven’t had a chance to support the event, there’s still time. You can use the form on this page or make a pledge by texting SCI2022 to 50155.

Connect for Community Impact

A program that included the presentation of the “Connect for Community Impact”, sponsored by Eastern Bank. The City of Salem was selected for this year’s Connect for Community Impact Award. The Award Presentation was followed by a panel discussion on topics related to business & community collaboration to create healthy and equitable communities.

Moderated by Bob Rivers, CEO of Eastern Bank, the panelists for this discussion were Kim Driscoll– Mayor, City of Salem, Betty Francisco,- entrepreneur, business executive, attorney and community leader, Dr. Patrick Tutwiler– Superintendent Lynn Public Schools, and Gladys Vega, Executive Director, La Colaborativa. View the full presentation and panel!

2022 SCI Idealist Award Presentation

A program that featured the presentation of the 2022 SCI Idealist Award to Juan Fernando Lopera, Makeeba McCreary, and James Morton. The SCI Idealist Award is presented annually to leaders who dedicate their lives and leverage their social capital to address some of the most pressing needs in our community.

SCI Award Reception

An in-person, informal Social Capitalist reception. An evening to network together, eat, drink, and recognize our Award recipients!

Juan Fernando Lopera, Beth Israel Lahey Health’s inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, leading the system’s efforts to transform care delivery for the underserved, while establishing diversity, equity and inclusion capabilities across the system.

Dr. Makeeba McCreary is the President of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, which will support eligible nonprofit organizations and to build an ecosystem of area leaders and stakeholders committed to dismantling systemic racism in Boston and across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

James Morton serves as the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston, one of the largest private social services providers in Massachusetts, offering programs and services that nurture the potential of every child and teen, supporting healthy living and well-being, and promoting social responsibility.