Speaker Biographies

Dr. Ruth Westheimer - Annual Pomegranate Society and Friends Event, 4/01/15

Internationally renowned sex therapist, media personality and best-selling author.

Named one of People magazine’s “Most Intriguing People of the Century”, Dr. Ruth Westheimer has spent her life opening doors for women worldwide. Drawing from her past as an orphan of the Holocaust and …

Joseph P. Kennedy III - Real Estate, Construction & Design Dinner 02/23/15

Joseph P. Kennedy III is proud to serve the Fourth District of Massachusetts in Congress.  

Having dedicated his career to public service, Joe brings a firm commitment to social justice and economic opportunity to the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected in November of 2012, he represen…

Steven S. Fischman Real Estate, Construction & Design Dinner 02/23/15

Steven S. Fischman is Vice Chairman of New England Development, where together with Chairman Stephen R. Karp, he has overseen the expansion of New England Development into a multi-faceted real estate development and investment company. Mr. Fischman has worked not only on the many developmen…

Alexis Borisy - HIT Pre-reception and Annual Breakfast, 11/16/14

Alexis Borisy is Partner at Third Rock Ventures, where he focuses on the formation, development and strategy of new companies. He’s co-founded, served as interim CEO and is currently Chairman of the Board of both Foundation Medicine and Warp Drive Bio, and co-founded and served as interim …

Ruderman Family Foundation - Health Professions Breakfast, 11/16/14

The Ruderman Family Foundation believes that inclusion and understanding of all people is essential to a fair and flourishing community. The Foundation provides funding, leadership, expertise and insight in both the U.S. and Israel, with offices in both countries

Guided by their Jewish valu…