C-Speak: The Language of Executives
PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, features frank and lively conversations on leadership and life. Hosted by Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, far left; Jon Bernstein, regional president of PNC Bank; and Saskia Epstein, senior vice president, client and community relations, with PNC Bank, each episode profiles a well-known local business leader and explores their personal career path and today’s most pertinent business topics. Hear their stories, including pivotal highlights from their lives and forward-thinking insights. Listen here and subscribe to PNC C-Speak at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
C-Speak: The Language of Executives
Imari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO, Embrace Boston
As a veteran of the Army and the son of a Vietnam War veteran, Imari Paris Jeffries understands the importance of serving his country and the community. Now president and CEO of Embrace Boston, he has been serving the Boston community in leadership roles since joining the team of JumpStart Boston, an early education organization, at the age of 18.
“While I've worked at congregate care organizations or family serving organizations or educational organizations, I've tried to supplement those experiences with being on boards of charter schools, higher education institutions and environmental or conservation organizations," said Paris Jeffries, named a Power 50 Movement Maker by the Boston Business Journal for two consecutive years. “As human beings, our lives and these sectors are interrelated."
In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Paris Jeffries details the connection between Embrace Boston and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. — which led to the creation of a Boston monument in King’s honor — and his perspective on how the business community can help to make the city more friendly and inclusive. Powered by PNC Bank.
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