Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources HR 101 Boot Camp

Thursday - May 8, 2025
8:30 am – 3:15 pm

The Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources association (MMHR) will hold its annual HR 101 Boot Camp on Thursday, May 8 in Boylston.

This event is geared toward newer municipal human resources professionals and those with a background in the private sector. Veterans in the field are also welcome to attend for a refresher.

The agenda will include:
• A health insurance benefits workshop with municipal Attorney Kevin Feeley; Sudbury Assistant Town Manager Maryanne Bilodeau; and Dover HR Director Robin Tusino.
• A Finance for HR 101 panel with Andover CFO Patrick Lawlor; Springfield Employee Benefits Specialist Cameo Restrepo; and Danvers HR Generalist Julianny Vittini.
• A DEI workshop on fostering an inclusive workplace in an uncertain political climate.
• Facilitated networking opportunities.

The boot camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E Temple Street, Boylston. The registration fee is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers. The cancellation deadline is Thursday, May 1.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Registration & Networking Breakfast

9 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Vanessa Hale, Southborough Assistant Town Administrator & MMHR Chair

9:05 a.m.
Networking activity: Human BINGO!

9:30 a.m.
Navigating Health Insurance Benefits
Robin Tusino, Dover HR Director
Attorney Kevin Feeley, Feeley & Brown
Moderator: Maryanne Bilodeau, Sudbury Assistant Town Manager

10:45 a.m.
Break

11 a.m.
Finance 101 for Your HR Team
Julianny Vittini, Danvers Assistant HR Director
Cameo Restrepo, Springfield Employee Benefits Specialist
Patrick Lawlor, Andover Chief Administrative and Financial Officer
Moderator: Jen Breaker, Danvers Assistant Town Manager

12:15 p.m.
Lunch

1 p.m.
Fostering Inclusive Workplaces in an Uncertain Political Climate
Deirdre Brown, Cambridge Chief of Equity and Inclusion
Regina Zaragoza Frey, Salem DEI Director
Moderator: Drew Russo, Lynn Personnel Director

2:15 p.m.
Speed Mentoring with MMHR
Vanessa Hale, Southborough Assistant Town Administrator & MMHR Chair

3:15 p.m.
Adjournment

Location
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston

Contact
MMA Member Program Coordinator Anneke Craig