Local Storytellers

by: Bay Path College

This session will highlight 3 (three) 15-minute talks by local storytellers who have impacted their community or their business.

Bringing Moments of Joy to Courageous Kids
Jim Kelleher, Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Organization

Jim and Michelle Kelleher are the co-founders of the Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Organization, a partner with the Baystate Health Foundation since 1994. This group of volunteers from the greater Springfield (MA) area are dedicated to providing support to pediatric oncology children and their families. The organization is named for Griffin D. Kelleher who passed away at 14 months of age following a courageous battle with cancer. The mission of Griffin’s Friends is simple and appealing: “To bring moments of joy to courageous kids.” Jim will share his story about the founding of Griffin’s Friends.

Jim Kelleher holds an M.Ed from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. He is the proud father of three children, Ryan, Tyler, and Charlie.

Click here to learn more about how you can support Griffin’s Friends at the conference.

Counterinsurgency Cops
Springfield Police Chief John Barbieri
Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Cutone

These “counterinsurgency cops” employ tactics used overseas in the war on terror to fight crime. In a collaborative partnership with the community, this special police unit is taking back the streets of Springfield from gangs and drug dealers.

Click here to see the interview featured on 60 Minutes.

Police Chief John Barbieri holds a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Western New England University. During his 26-year career with the Springfield Police Department, he has served as Administrative commanding officer: Uniformed Patrol Division; City Sectors A, B,C, D, and G; Police Academy; Records Bureau; and the Department liaison to the Dispatch Division as well as Captain Tactical Operations Unit, incorporating: Narcotics Bureau, Tactical Response Team, Warrant Apprehension Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Traffic Bureau, and all Task Force assigned officers; Uniformed Division Captain; Lieutenant Police Academy; Lieutenant Uniformed Patrol Central Division evening shift; Lieutenant Internal Investigations Unit; Sergeant Internal Investigations Unit; Sergeant Detective Bureau; Sergeant assigned to Serial Killer Task Force; Sergeant Grants Unit; Detective Homicide Unit; Detective Gang Intelligence; Student Resource Officer; Patrol Division. Additionally, Tactical Response Unit as patrol officer/supervisor/commanding officer.

From 1999 to present, Michael Cutone has been a Massachusetts State Trooper. Primary duty is a patrol officer at the busiest barracks in commonwealth, Springfield MA. He has trained and served as Field Training Officer and created a patrol book for troopers at State Police barracks Springfield. Developed and initiated successful anti-gang policing model. Counter Criminal Continuum (C3) Policing in order to combat violent crime and drug activity in Springfield Massachusetts. Success of project led to the creation of new unit within Mass State Police. 60 Minutes covered story on C3 Policing “Counter Insurgency Cops.” Invited by FBI to participate in and brief at 2013 CACIE project (Central American Community Initiative Engagement / (Anti-Gang project)

As far as military experience, Trooper Michael Cutone has 28 years of extensive US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) experience as 18D Medic and 18Z Team Sergeant. Numerous overseas deployments while assigned with US Army Special Forces.

During Operation Iraq Freedom III with C/1BN/5^th Special Forces Group (Airborne). MSG Cutone’s Operational Detachment Alpha 944 and fellow Green Berets initiated the Avghani project. Created, trained and led a local Iraq police force to combat an insurgent controlled town of Avghani. This newly created law enforcement unit was successfully utilized within the Counter Insurgency fight to liberate the insurgent controlled town. See Army Magazine May 2008 issue “Avghani Model”.

A Story Making Company
Laurie A. Rosner

Laurie Rosner is President and founder of A Story Making Company, a marketing, business and leadership strategy firm in Enfield, CT that uses a proprietary technique called “threading” to strategically integrate clients’ unique stories into all communications. The focus is to uncover the client’s story to achieve long-term growth and sustainable success. Her goal is to help businesses develop their story so people are compelled to talk about them. She enjoys being part of the story and journey to help leaders get from where they are to where they want to be. Visit her booth to learn how she can help your company!

Laurie A. Rosner is President and founder of A Story Making Company, a marketing, business and leadership strategy firm in Enfield, CT that uses a proprietary technique called “threading” to strategically integrate client’s unique stories into all communications. She is also an Adjunct Professor and Executive In Residence in the Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA.

Laurie is known as the go-to strategist for high performing marketing, business, and leadership approaches. She consistently inspires business owners and professionals to bring their vision to life by finding creative and resourceful ways to thread their brand and culture story throughout each initiative using marketable words and strategic actions. She also teaches what she does through high performance leadership classes. The focus is to uncover your story to achieve long-term growth and sustainable success. Her goal is to help businesses develop their story so people are compelled to talk about them. She enjoys being part of the story and journey to help leaders get from where they are to where they want to be.

Her past experiences include leading and directing the overall management and brand of the full-service in-house integrated marketing department at Rockville Bank at the level of Senior Vice President for over 20 years. She was part of the executive team who brought the bank from $285 million to $2 billion.

Laurie is a recognized community business leader, has received numerous marketing awards, and has been a guest speaker locally and nationally. She is a Rotarian and Past President of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. She was recognized and awarded Volunteer of the Year for Outstanding and Dedicated Services presented by the Chamber. She serves on the Asnuntuck Community College Foundation Golf Tournament Committee and is past Chairperson.

Laurie recently received a Distinguished Teaching Award and was honored Adjunct Professor of the Year at Bay Path College. She is a Spirit Award Winner of the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) Entrepreneurship Award for demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit.

Laurie is a licensed private pilot and enjoys a round of golf. Her purpose in life is to inspire others to believe in themselves and their dreams by pushing them to be uncomfortable while being the person they were meant to become. She and her husband reside in Enfield, CT.

Laurie Rosner, President
A Story Making Company, P.O. Box 196, Enfield, CT 06083
[email protected]

http//www.laurierosner.com
http//www.astorymakingcompany.com