Eight days. Eleven events.
Endless connections.
Huskies vs Red Sox
JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
Leadership Lessons from the Sea
Boca Raton
My Life Beneath the Waves
Sunset cruise, Fort Lauderdale
Uncovering Black Miami
Sunset cruise, Fort Lauderdale
Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet, Fort Lauderdale
An Evening with Sam Gallar
Miami
Miami 3, 2, 1
Miami
South Beach Wine and Food Festival
Miami
Sole Survivor Spin Class
Miami
Gateway to Latin America
Miami
This eight-day, high-impact engagement experience across South Florida will build and solidify excitement within our Northeastern community to fuel a successful Global Leadership Summit, taking place in Miami this year.
Event Lineup
Leadership Lessons from the Sea
Jim Holst, EdD’20, Head of Sales at Saberpoint, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), and Adjunct Professor, College of Professional Studies
Daniel Murphy, EdD’19, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), Management Consultant, Adjunct Professor, College of Professional Studies
Two Naval commanders. Two different career paths of achievement and momentum. But the leadership lessons and acumen that set them up for success are similar. Come hear Jim Holst, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, retired, and Daniel Murphy, Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, retired, share their stories of navigating their unique professional paths and the skills they took from the military that shaped their personas as leaders.
Uncovering Black Miami
Marvin Dunn, PhD, professor emeritus, Florida International University; U.S. Navy Commander (retired)
Moderator: Regine Jean-Charles, Director of Africana Studies, Northeastern University
During this session of Gateways to the Summit, we will be screening the critically acclaimed documentary The Black Miami, after which the creator will take questions from the audience. Guests will enjoy the historic Lyric Theater, a century-plus-old landmark for Miami’s Black population, and they will learn the hidden stories of racial strife that undergird the city.
My Life Beneath the Waves sunset cruise
Austin Gallagher, MS’09
Founder and CEO, Beneath The Waves
This session of Gateways to the Summit comprises a X-hour boat tour, during which guests will participate in a conversation with marine biologist and entrepreneur Austin Gallager, and enjoy cocktails and light bites.
Join Dr. Austin Gallagher, founder and CEO of Beneath The Waves, for a guided boat tour around Miami during which you will learn about the thrilling science, private sector collaboration, local engagement, media involvement—and ocean wildlife including tiger sharks—that drive his conservation efforts.
Sole Survivor Spin Class
Hosted by: Diane N. MacGillivray, Senior Vice President for Advancement, Northeastern University
Led by: Meaghan St Marc, owner, Rev’d Indoor Cycling
Participants will enjoy a thorough one-hour workout in the acclaimed SoulCycle Studios, while supporting Northeastern’s Women Who Empower initiative. A portion of the fee for this class will support Women Who Empower’s efforts to drive positive change and build a brighter future. Refreshments will be served after the class.