SCI Idealist Celebration
The SCI Idealist Award honors individuals who exemplify the mission of our organization – strengthening communities through their vision, ability to bring diverse individuals together, and dedicated service.
Through this event, we hope to inspire others to follow the lead of our growing list of SCI Idealist Honorees, who engage their social capital to address some of the most pressing needs in our communities.
SCI Rising Idealist Award
Through our programs, SCI is developing leaders who bring people together to address community needs. With this in mind, we created the SCI Rising Idealist to create an opportunity to celebrate an outstanding emerging leader each year. While we know that there is not one SCI Idealist who is finished making an impact, the SCI Rising Idealist is just getting started.
We are asking for your help in finding our next SCI Rising Idealist – Nominations Open!
Meet our 2025 SCI Idealists!
Marinell Rousmaniere
CEO at EdVestors - Marinell Rousmaniere brings more than 25 years of experience in youth development and education to her role as President & CEO.
Turahn Dorsey
Chief Impact Officer, Eastern Bank Foundation - For 30 years, Turahn Dorsey has led and supported civic change. His passion and career center around systems change and civic innovation at the intersections of education, health, housing and economic development in Boston and across the country.
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us in Cambridge at the Multicultural Arts Center for an evening highlighted by the presentation of the 2025 SCI Idealist Award, presented annually to leaders who dedicate their lives and leverage their social capital to address some of the most pressing needs in our community. For a limited time, tickets are $50 each! Grab yours now and join a night of connections and inspiration!
Our 2025 SCI Idealist Host Committee
Jay Ash
Doug Chamberlain
Michael Curry
Jean Dolin
Anuradha Desai
Bob Giannino
Julia Gittleman
Kath Gross
M. Scott Knox
City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune
Antoniya Marinova
Kristen McCormack
Rick Metters
Eric Schwarz
David Shapiro
Leigh Tucker
Jonathan Zaff
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support!
Additional event support
Liberty Mutual
Jennifer Jones
Rick Metters, Maura Embler & Family
Sponsor the SCI Idealist Celebration!
You are invited to partner with us in celebrating our 2025 SCI Idealists with support for the work of SCI. SCI strengthens communities by cultivating connections through inclusive programs, events, partnerships, and leadership development. When you support SCI, you support connections. Reach out to us about sponsor opportunities!