Ticket and Sponsorship Information: 
Individual Tickets – $60
Table of 10 – $500

GOLD Sponsorship – $1,000 – Everything listed below, plus:

• Company logo on event poster
• Company logo in program
• Company logo with link to your website on the event listing and event page
• Company logo/name included in all advanced media promotion including Chamber Chat, social media, email blasts and more
• 5 complimentary tickets to the event

SILVER Sponsorship – $500 – Everything listed below, plus:

• Acknowledgment during speaking program at event
• Company name on event poster
• Company name included in most advanced promotion including Chamber Char, social media, email blasts and more
• 3 complimentary tickets to the event

BRONZE Sponsorship – $250:

• Company name included in program
• Company name with a link to your website on the event listing and event page
• Company name included in some advanced media promotion including Chamber Chat, social media, email blasts and more
• 1 complimentary ticket to the event

Contact Danielle McFadden at dmcfadden@greaterlowellchamber.org.

Meet this year’s Recipients

Allison Chambers, Middlesex Community College

Allison Chambers is the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Middlesex Community College. In this role she oversees several key areas of the college, which include Business Operations, Student Accounts, Grants, and Procurement. She advises the President and the college community regarding the financial position of the institution, compliance matters, and aligns Middlesex Community College’s finances to its mission and strategic plan. Joining the team at Middlesex has brought Allison much fulfillment, she describes her work “as finance with purpose” and she loves the challenge of the everchanging landscape of higher education.

Prior to working for Middlesex Community College, Allison was employed as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Lowell where her work was primarily focused around the city’s budget. Before her work with Lowell, she held a variety of roles in corporate America in both public and private accounting. She credits her time in public accounting, followed by a tenure at Keurig, as the roles that laid the foundation for her future opportunities.

Allison is a lifelong resident of Lowell and prides herself on having received all of her education in Lowell. She received both her post-secondary degrees from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2007 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2012. She also became a Certified Public Accountant in 2012.

Allison resides in Lowell with her husband Steve and their three sons Will (10), Drew (7), and Jack (4). Outside of work, Allison is a passionate advocate for her sons with Autism, a proud hockey/lacrosse mom, and loves spending time with her family.

Isaiah Stephens, Lowell Transitional Living Center (LTLC)

I was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, and still reside in downtown Lowell today. My passion for art and storytelling led me to pursue a BA in Media Arts, and Animation from the New England Institute of Art. Art has been a lifelong passion of mine, but I’ve also found a deep calling in serving my community. I’ve had the privilege of working at the Lowell Transitional Living Center for the past six years, starting as a direct care staff member and working my way up to my current role as Managing Director where I oversee 30 staff, 90 subsidized housing units, and multiple homeless services for our community.

While my work can be challenging, it is incredibly rewarding to help guide individuals from homelessness to stability. I take great pride in being a voice for this sometimes misunderstood community. Witnessing people regain their footing and achieve stability fills me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. My journey in supporting the homeless has been one of the most meaningful experiences in my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Makayla Clougherty, Merrimack Valley Food Bank

Makayla Clougherty is the Public Health and Marketing Coordinator at the Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB) in Lowell, MA. She started at the MVFB as the Administrative Assistant in 2022 for her college capstone and got promoted to her current position in 2023. In her position at the MVFB, Makayla runs the Community Market program that brings fresh produce and other staples every month to 8 different low-income and senior housing complexes in Lowell, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, and Billerica. Makayla also helps to run the food bank’s social media accounts, assists with event planning, and represents the food bank on various boards and coalitions fighting hunger in Massachusetts.

Makayla was a first-generation college student and graduated from UMass Lowell in 2022, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health and Health Promotion.

Makayla is also involved with various organizations and community initiatives in the Greater Lowell area. Makayla worked with the Lowell Community Health Center the past two years on their REACH LoWELL Campaign, focusing on the SWAP Pantry Model that helps food pantries and the clients they serve pick balanced and nutritious options. Makayla is also the food bank’s CHOP Dinner representative and helps plan and execute free monthly dinners at the Lowell Senior Center that help to educate community members on different cultures, health initiatives and the resources in our area available to them.

Makayla was born in Lowell, MA before moving to Dracut and eventually Chelmsford, where she graduated high school. She currently lives in Merrimack, NH with her boyfriend and their rescue dog, Koda.

Maria Crooker-Capone, Alternative House 

Maria Crooker-Capone is an advocate with a passion for giving a voice to the voiceless. Serving as the Executive Director of Alternative House since 2021, Maria’s commitment to supporting those without a voice shine through in her work. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business from UMass Lowell and her MBA from Lasell College, specializing in Non-Profit Management.

With over 15 years of experience in the domestic violence field, Maria’s career has been marked by her dedication to survivor-centered programming. She firmly believes in amplifying survivors’ voices, viewing them as a driving force shaping Alternative House’s future. Her expertise spans various areas, including program development, enhancing law enforcement responses to domestic violence, evaluating high-risk cases to prevent domestic violence-related homicides, cultivating robust community partnerships, and developing innovative strategies to reach underserved populations.

Maria’s daily motivation stems from her commitment to upholding Alternative House’s grassroots values, striving for a world free from oppression and violence.

Maria aspires to inspire young people, believing in their potential to achieve their dreams, overcome challenges, and make a positive impact. Maria envisions a future where empowerment and resilience thrive among survivors and the community, fostering a generation of changemakers who break barriers and ignite transformative change.

When she is not at work, you can find Maria traveling to new places with her husband, listening to her vast record collection, snuggling on the couch with her three fur children, or cooking for a group of friends.

Masada Jones, Center for Hope and Healing (CHH)

Masada Jones (she/her) is an artist, community creator, and youth worker. She currently serves as the Executive Director at The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. She is Founder and Executive Director of The Kindred Project, an organization creating visible community with Black people in Lowell. Knowing the importance of telling one’s own story and being heard, she also co-founded FreeVerse!, a group focused on enriching the lives of young people by fostering their love of poetry and performance.

Masada is a Lowell native dedicated to investing in her people and community. She is a graduate of Lesley University and a published author.  “Becoming Broken”, her first full-length collection of poetry was released March 2016.

More Bios Coming Soon.. 

Thank you to our 2024 Platinum Partners: Enterprise Bank, TMI Properties, MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, EforAll/EparaTodos Merrimack Valley and A&M Auto Body.