The Boston Club Hosts Informational Digital Marketing Session

A former Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of NEPC, LLC, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ellen Griggs currently spends her time serving as a featured speaker, panelist and coach. She also sits on the boards of several private companies and non-profit organizations. On March 4, 2015, Ellen Griggs partook in an evening panel discussion for The Boston Club’s Corporate and Nonprofit Board Committees. The event allowed board members to discuss trends influencing their positions and answer attendees’ questions about the different types of boards they represent.

The Boston Club is one of the largest communities dedicated to women executives and professional leaders in the Northeast United States. The club offers programming, events, and networking opportunities for members, with the goal of advancing women into leadership positions within business settings.

One informational event The Boston Club hosted occurred on May 26, 2015. It covered digital marketing. Attendees learned how to use creative and unique ideas with new technology. Companies demand real-time results, and the panel of experienced marketers shared their ideas on how to become a leader in an industry that is ever evolving.

Among the panelists were Mobiquity vice president and head of corporate marketing Jennifer Halloran, Arnold Worldwide senior digital producer Fei Wu, and PaintNite chief marketing officer Nancy Joyce.

New England Aquarium Invites Mexican Conservationist to Discuss Bats

Before she retired, Ellen Griggs spent more than 30 years working as a financial services senior executive at well-known firms including Strong Capital Management, Bankers Trust, and Paine Webber. She most recently worked as Chief Operating Officer at NEPC, LLC, an global investment consulting firm located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ellen Griggs currently serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations and businesses, including the New England Aquarium based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

Established in 1969, the New England Aquarium maintains its position as a global leader in marine protection and ocean examination. In 2013, it underwent a major renovation, adding new exhibits and transforming its giant ocean tank. More than 1.3 million visitors flock to the aquarium annually.

Throughout the year, the aquarium invites scientists and animal experts to share their knowledge with the public. On June 5, 2015, Mexican conservationist Rodrigo A. Medellin came to speak about bats. Known as “The Bat Man,” he has worked to save bats as well as the tequila industry since it thrives on bats for pollination. An ambassador for the International Union of Conservation of Nature, he is also a professor at the National Autonomous University in Mexico City.

The New England Aquarium Celebrates World Oceans Day

Ellen Griggs, a member of E. Ritter & Company’s Board of Directors, is a financial services professional with an extensive background in organizational engineering and asset management. Outside of her corporate appointments, Ellen Griggs also serves as a fiscal advisor to a number of charities and organizations, including the New England Aquarium.

The New England Aquarium is internationally recognized for its ocean conservation efforts, with informative programs such as Blue Discovery Family Days educating more than 1.3 million visitors each year. On June 8, 2015, the New England Aquarium will commemorate World Oceans Day with several hands-on activities and educational programs. Established by the United Nations in 2009, World Oceans Day serves to raise awareness about the vital role oceans play in supporting biodiversity and sustaining weather patterns. In addition to providing a primary food source for more than 1 billion people, oceans are responsible for absorbing 26 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and producing 50 percent of oxygen.

The Emotional Stages of Retirement

Ellen Griggs, former COO and Managing Partner of NEPC, LLC, currently spends much of her time serving on the boards of several organizations. In addition to her board work, she coaches people who are making the transition to retirement. Having participated in the Life Portfolio Program, Ellen Griggs enjoys sharing what she has learned with others.

As with many major events in life, retirement is often accompanied by several stages of emotional adjustment. The first few emotional stages occur even before the actual date of retirement. Most people begin to imagine their retirement around six to 15 years ahead of time. During this time, people typically focus on saving for the retirement that they are imagining. Between three and five years before retirement, though, many people begin feeling hesitant. Retirement is more easily imagined, and people often begin worrying that they are not as prepared as they originally thought. However, as the retirement day approaches, feelings of anticipation grow and feelings of concern about preparedness diminish.

Once the retirement day arrives, many people are happy and experience a feeling of liberation. This stage is often considered a honeymoon phase of sorts because most retirees find enjoyment in doing activities that they were once unable to do regularly, such as traveling and visiting family. After a time, many retirees become disillusioned with retirement and may feel disappointed or useless once they’ve become bored with their post-retirement activities. Fortunately, this stage can be overcome by becoming more familiar with the new life that retirement brings. This later stage is generally one of the most difficult for people to handle, but once it is conquered, retirees are able to more fully enjoy their retirement.

Tom Brady Sets New Records in Super Bowl XLIX

With a 25-year background in finance and investments, executive Ellen Griggs offers her insights and advice as board member of a number of corporations and institutions, including the New England Aquarium, the Boston Medical Center, and Evanston Capital Management, LLC. Away from her professional endeavors, Ellen Griggs enjoys watching professional football games, especially those of the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots finished the 2014 regular season with a record of 12-4, winning their division and conference as well as gaining home field advantage for the playoffs. After securing a bid in the Super Bowl by defeating the Indianapolis Colts, the Patriots traveled to Arizona to face the Seattle Seahawks. Led by quarterback Tom Brady, New England won the game by a score of 28-24. Brady threw for 37 completions, breaking the record previously held by Peyton Manning. In addition, he added four touchdowns to his career Super Bowl total (now 13), which surpassed the previous mark set by Joe Montana. Brady has appeared in six Super Bowls, an NFL record, and he has received MVP honors in half of them.