BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange (MITX) announced the 10 individuals chosen for the 2013 Future Leaders Group (FLG). These individuals were selected from a pool of exceptionally talented nominees based on their leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and early impact on the Massachusetts innovation economy.
Individuals named to the FLG benefit from direct access to MITX events, exclusive networking and mentoring opportunities, and engagement with the MITX Board of Directors. For MITX, the FLG serves as a valuable resource for the organization, providing a fresh perspective on up-and-coming innovation, marketing, and technology trends.
“This year’s class embodies the spirit, drive, and creativity that have always defined our Future Leaders Group,” said MITX President Debi Kleiman. “MITX is honored to have these stellar individuals representing both our organization and the Boston innovation community. This group will do great things.”
In alphabetical order, the 2013 Future Leaders Group includes:
Spencer Bramson – CEO & Founder, ChatterMob @SSBramson
Devlyn Brisson – Director of Category Management, Wayfair @dbriss
David Brown – Executive Director, TUGG @TUGGorg
Chris Chiusano – Senior Web Designer, Constant Contact @chris_chiusano
Sasha Hoffman – Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Plastiq Sasha on LinkedIN
Anum Hussain – Inbound Content Strategist, HubSpot @anummedia
Caitlin Jordan – Account Manager, Digitas @caitmjordan
Sam McElhinney – Account Manager, Google @SamMcElhinney
Paige Salvia – Digital Media Supervisor, Hill Holliday @paigies
Harvey Simmons – Dean of Marketing Affairs, EverTrue @hosimmons4
Members of the Future Leaders Group are nominated by an established leader within the Internet business and digital marketing community. Once nominated, the candidates composed answers to creative essay questions designed to provoke innovative thought, and allow the true visionaries to stand out. The final group is chosen by the MITX Future Leaders Group Committee of the MITX Board.
“As with past FLG classes, I have seen how amazing it is to bring together such an incredibly talented and driven group of young people,” said MITX Board member and FLG Committee Chairman Scott Savitz. “I have no doubt that this group will have major impact during this year and going forward. I’m excited to work with them.”
This is the fourth Future Leaders Group class. Last year’s FLG class – Jerry Bernard (Digitas), Rebecca Corliss (HubSpot), Dan Dietz (Olejo), Ryan Durkin (CampusLIVE), Marissa Forman (Google), Tess Gallagher (Smart Lunches), Chris Shaw (LexSpot) and Paul Toms (Wayfair/Joss and Main) – moves to “alumni” status and will continue to advise MITX and the new class of the FLG.
About MITX
Established in 1996, MITX -- the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange -- is the leading industry organization focused on the web and mobile, bringing together the digital marketing, media and technology community to engage in what's next and how it will impact the marketing and business worlds. Connecting more than 7,500 professionals in New England, MITX is a dynamic community of thought leaders and collaborators in search of insight, education and opportunity. Creator of FutureM, MITX is headquartered in Boston’s Innovation District. For more information, visit http://www.mitx.org/.
