Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Women Elected Municipal Officials will hold its annual Leadership Conference on March 27 in Sturbridge.
All women elected municipal officials in Massachusetts are considered members of WEMO and are invited.
The featured speaker is Ambassador Claire Cronin, who will engage in a fireside chat to share insights from her distinguished career as a leader in state government and as a diplomat.
The event will also feature a panel discussion on strategies for success, and a regional networking activity.
The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Publick House, 277 Main St. in Sturbridge. The registration fee is $25. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Strategies for Success: Lessons from Local to Global Leadership
8:30 a.m.
Registration & networking breakfast
9 a.m.
Welcome remarks
• Lynn Griesemer, WEMO Chair, Amherst Town Council
• Caroline Kafafian, Associated Sales Representative, Federated Securities Corp
• Adam Chapdelaine, MMA Executive Director & CEO
9:05 a.m.
Strategies for Success – “Empty chair” panel discussion
Panelists:
• Sally Cragin, Fitchburg City Council
• Katrina Huff-Larmond, Randolph Town Council
Moderator: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, City of Melrose
In this interactive discussion, members of the 2026 WEMO steering committee will reflect on professional successes as elected officials. An audience volunteer will be invited to fill the “empty chair” on stage and serve as a temporary panelist for each question.
10 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Ambassador Claire Cronin
Moderator: Dottie Fulginiti, Easton Select Board
11 a.m.
Break
11:10 a.m.
Regional networking activity
Get to know your neighbors! Attendees will break into small networking groups by region and discuss topics uniquely affecting their communities.
11:55 a.m.
MMA Legislative Update (TBC)
12:20 p.m.
Adjournment & networking lunch
• Lynn Griesemer, WEMO Chair, Amherst Town Council
Location
Publick House, 277 Main St, Sturbridge
Contact
MMA Member Program Coordinator Martin Davis