Interview, Fireside Chat
Advancing Inclusion Through Leadership with Boston Athletic Association’s Dr. Cheri Blauwet
- The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) aims to leverage Marathon Monday momentum to sustain community engagement and unity for the subsequent 364 days of the year.
- Primary strategic goals include expanding organizational resources, growing year-round community impact initiatives, and maintaining a focus on enhancing health through sport.
- Future plans involve utilizing corporate partnerships to expand the geographic reach of initiatives to other U.S. regions and to generate resources through fundraising and philanthropy.
- Partnerships are expected to create synergy by aligning brand marketing with the mission of health promotion through athletic opportunities.
- Leadership conversations are designed to prompt reflection on the true meaning of leadership, with expectations that participants will deeply consider the essence of true leadership.
- The organization intends to use the marathon's reputation to increase community involvement and connect individuals to sports opportunities throughout the greater Boston area.
- Visible presence of adaptive athletes at race starting lines is expected to alter mindsets regarding disability and capabilities, particularly influencing young observers.
- The inspiration derived from sport-based change is projected to support Dr. Blauwet's continued longevity within the athletic community.
- Dr. Blauwet intends not to run in the upcoming Boston Marathon, a plan subject to the qualification of "maybe this year."