All posts by Jean Beaupre

Reflections on the MA Conference for Women

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Massachusetts Conference for Women with three great colleagues and 11 amazing Nichols College students (oh, and 10,000 other attendees!). There were 21 speakers, 16 workshops, a Career Pavilion, a Health & Wellness Pavilion, social media roundtables, and a lot more. Among the impressive … Continue reading Reflections on the MA Conference for Women

IWL Launches Mentor-in-Residence Program

This semester, the Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) launched a new Mentor-in-Residence program. The purpose of the program is to provide female Nichols students with career guidance and inspiration from experienced women leaders who share our passion for women’s leadership. A professional female executive is aligned with the academic program that connects with her field … Continue reading IWL Launches Mentor-in-Residence Program

An interview with Jessica Pelt, Director of Special Events at Mohegan Sun

Jessica Pelt is the Director of Special Events at Mohegan Sun, and is the 2013-14 Hospitality Mentor-in-Residence at Nichols College – offering insight, inspiration, guidance, and mentoring to our female hospitality majors and minors.   What are the primary responsibilities of your position? In my position I oversee private events, public events and nightlife/younger demo … Continue reading An interview with Jessica Pelt, Director of Special Events at Mohegan Sun