Fenway CDC’s 52nd Annual Meeting & 2nd Community Vision Conversation

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025| 6:30 -8:00 PM | Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston

A heartfelt thank-you to the 121+ neighbors, residents, partners, and supporters who joined us at Fenway CDC’s 52nd Annual Meeting & 2nd Community Vision Conversation at Simmons University.

Together, we sparked powerful conversations about Fenway’s future, led by our Executive Director, Steven Farrell and Strategic Planning Consultants, Harry Smith & Joceline Fidalgo. We’re energized and inspired. Thank you for being part of our journey to build a stronger and more inclusive Fenway!

We welcome Vicky Liao to our Board of Directors and celebrate the re-election of Sarah Jenness as Board President! See their bios below.

Huge congratulations to our Community Service Awardees: Senator Lydia Edwards, The Boston Badminton & Tennis Club, The Tenant Organizers of Our Lady’s Guild House.

See the album from the evening here.

If you were not able to attend, we have several exciting events planned over the next few months and hope to see you there.

Fenway Porchfest – Saturday, June 21st – hear live music all throughout the neighborhood – please spread the word to any artists interested in playing! Find more details here.
Fenway Ball Gala – Wednesday, June 25th – join us for dinner, dancing, networking, and entertainment. Find more details and purchase tickets here.
Taste of the Fenway – Wednesday, September 24th – come sample food and drink provided by food establishments from throughout the neighborhood. Stay tuned for more details…

If you have any questions or feedback for our Annual Meeting, please email membership@fenwaycdc.org .

-The Fenway CDC Team

Fenway CDC Board Elections

Sarah Jenness – Re-elected Board President

Sarah Jenness is a non-profit professional who has lived in the Fenway since 2015. Sarah works as a Director at Jobs for the Future, where her work is focused on changing education and workforce systems to more seamlessly connect young people’s education to in-demand careers that pay a living wage.

Sarah became familiar with the Fenway CDC as an organizing committee member in 2017 and joined the board in 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College and a Master’s in Public Policy from Simmons University. Sarah loves how walkable the Fenway neighborhood is, with many restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, and healthcare facilities all nearby. She highly recommends checking out the Fenway’s Kelleher Rose Garden during June when the roses are in bloom.

Vicky Liao – Newly Elected Board Member

Vicky Liao is a finance professional with experience in mutual funds and investment banking. She has lived in Fenway for 15 years and first got involved in the community by volunteering at fundraising events for the Fenway CDC.

Vicky has enjoyed seeing Fenway grow while staying diverse and welcoming. The mix of historic and modern buildings gives the neighborhood a unique charm, and its culture makes it an exciting place to live. With great restaurants, museums, and schools nearby, Fenway is a safe and thriving community where students, young professionals, and families can feel at home.