Welcome to the newly rebranded Building Leaders (formerly Business Leaders) Breakfast! This year, we are shifting the focus to YOU - your growth, your influence, and your career trajectory.

Join us as we explore how to make an impact before earning your next title. Through a morning of networking and thought-provoking panel discussion, you'll gain insights on self-promotion, recognition, influence, and career advancement under our 2025 theme: Influence in Action: Cultivating Your Impact Before Your Next Title.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

UMASS Club | 1 Beacon St. Level 32, Boston, MA 02108

EVENT SCHEDULE

*Subject to change*

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Networking & Light Breakfast

9:15 - 11:00 AM- Honoree Announcement & Panel Discussion

11:00 -11:30 AM- Optional Q&A

Featured Panel Discussion

Moderated by Nicolette Gordon, Interior Designer at Bergmeyer, this engaging panel will explore self-advocacy for professional growth. Learn from industry leaders as they reflect on their career growth and share strategies on self-promotion, gaining recognition, and making an impact in your career.

Panelists:

  • Iramis Luz Audet – Principal & Director of Interior Design, Ci Design

  • Kenneth Preaster – Creative Director, Kenneth Preaster Design Studio

  • Lauren Hasson – SVP, Workplace Strategy, JLL

TICKETS

Our application for Access Pass tickets to the 2025 Building Leaders Breakfast is now open! The deadline to apply is April 24. Passes are given on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for more details!

Secure your tickets before Monday, March 24, and save!

- Early Bird Member: $175
- Early Bird Non-Member: $210
- Early Bird Faculty/Students: $160

March 24 and After

- Member: $190
- Non-Member: $230
- Faculty/Students: $175

HONOREE NOMINATIONS

The submission window for honoree nominations has now closed. Click here to view past BLB Honorees!

Photos from the 2024 Business Leaders Breakfast

With over 300 attendees, there was lots of networking to be had!

A special thank you to our speaker, Jessica Pettit who captivated, motivated, and entertained all of us!

Thank you Senate President, Karen E. Spilka for discussing the impact of connections and the importance of supporting others!

A well deserved congratulations to our 2024 Honoree, Krista Easterly!

Big thanks to Meg Black at MegBlack Studio for crafting the stunning awards for this year's event!

Cheers to our 2024 Student Member of the Year, Isaura Sagredo Gonzalez!

Cheers to the 2024 BLB Committee on yet another, successful event and a job well done!

Please note: Photos and videos may be taken during this event for marketing and promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to their use. Thank you for being part of the IIDA NE community!