Polar Park Panel Info

Location: Polar Park, Madison Street (Enter through Gate D, next to the team store beginning at 4:00).
Time: Tuesday, July 23 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Focus: A forward-thinking discussion by a panel of HR, recruiting, and talent management leaders on the challenges impacting employers, hiring trends, and the future of work.

Moderator
Timothy P. Murray, President and CEO, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Timothy P. Murray became president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce in June of 2013. He leads a team of professionals serving the region’s business community by focusing on economic development, public policy, member services, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. The Chamber’s mission of recruit, retain, and incubate aims to bring new businesses to the region, retain existing businesses, and nurture those in emerging sectors.

Prior to the Chamber, Tim was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2006, following a historic grassroots campaign alongside Governor Deval Patrick. As Lieutenant Governor, he worked to promote job growth, delivered landmark reforms in ethics, education, pensions, and the transportation system. Tim led the Patrick Murray administration’s negotiation with CSX regarding the historic acquisition of tracks across the Commonwealth and facilitated Massport’s acquisition of Worcester Regional Airport. As Lieutenant Governor, Tim chaired the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association.

A life-long Worcester resident, he was a former three-term Mayor of Worcester, New England’s second largest city. Under Tim’s leadership, Worcester experienced unprecedented progress, with $1 billion of new economic development projects, such as Gateway Park and City Square, that are helping to transform an older industrial city into one that is well positioned to lead and grow in the new economy.

Tim attended public schools in Worcester and St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. He studied at Fordham University in New York City and put himself through Western New England College School of Law, attending classes at night, while working days as a substitute teacher and housing advocate. Following law school, he became a partner in the Worcester firm of Tattan, Leonard and Murray.

Tim and his wife Tammy (Sullivan), also a Worcester native, continue to live there and are proudly raising their two daughters, Helen and Katerine.

Panelists

Ai-Li Lim, Chief People Officer, SimpliSafe
Ai-Li Lim is Chief People Officer for SimpliSafe where she leads the People Team and is responsible for all aspects of the employee experience. Ai-Li has also served in the lead Human Resources executive role at Continuum (now ConnectWise), a global Managed Services provider, and at The Boston Beer Company. In addition, Ai-Li’s background includes over 20 years of progressive experience HR leadership roles at VistaPrint (now Cimpress), Fidelity Human Resource Services and Monitor Group, where she also served as strategy consultant. Ai-Li has a master’s degree in business administration with distinction from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with a concentration in management and strategy, marketing and organizational behavior. She has a bachelor’s degree in political psychology from Williams College.

Alesandra T McLean, Head of Global Early Career Programs, Moderna
Alesandra leads Global Early Career Programs at Moderna, which are a key strategic talent pipeline for the organization. She oversees the attraction, recruiting, and program experience for the Co-op, Intern and MBA programs. Before joining Moderna, she worked in Tech at Wayfair for 5 years. She led the campus and early career team for 2.5 years and spent the other 2.5 years as the lead talent strategy business partner to the COO. Before Wayfair she spent 8 years at Nielsen in progressive HR leadership positions as a campus program manager, HRBP and experienced recruiting leader. She started at Nielsen in finance and was a graduate of the 2 year rotational finance leadership program. Alesandra is a proud Holy Cross alumna, class of 2009. She majored in Anthropology and Accounting and serves as her Alumni Class Chair.

Alexis Demetriades, Division Manager, Beacon Hill
Alexis is a senior member of Beacon Hill’s HR search practice, providing leadership in the Boston market. She is responsible for managing a large client and candidate portfolio, and focuses on direct-hire and contract placement in the HR space. She is responsible for managing a team of Consultants and for supporting the development of internal employees.