Meet the leaders who have become Barr Fellows since 2005.

Each cohort of Fellows was chosen to represent the diversity of Greater Boston and its civic leadership, particularly in terms of race and ethnicity, programmatic focus, and communities served. Candidates were nominated by group of more than 200 individuals who are knowledgeable about Greater Boston, its leaders, and its varied communities. A selection committee of community leaders, a Barr Fellow, and Foundation trustees then determined the finalists.

Candidates were evaluated based on:

• Community leadership: Respected as thought leader and advisor focused on big-picture issues beyond their own organization; and effective collaborator/partner as demonstrated by active participation on boards, working groups, and community forums.
• Personal qualities: Trusted, open-minded, strategic, persistent, generative thinker, innovator, connector. Committed to improving quality of life for all Bostonians. Potential for higher-level contribution to advancing Greater Boston’s community and civic agendas.
• Organizational impact: Exemplary organizational leadership, with demonstrated outcomes, internal efficacy, and high employee morale. Proven track record of initiative, problem-solving ability, creative solutions, and success in the face of adversity.