SWE Boston Annual Banquet
“Engaging Men As Advocates to Pioneer Pay Equity”
with Beth Carlson
Sponsored By Raytheon
More rewarding lives are being created for both women and men by engaging men in creating more equal workplaces at all levels. Beth will identify ways in which men can approach this situation to change the workplace so that everyone is on an equal playing field. Ways in which you can build an internal business case to engage male advocates for positive equity and change in your organization will also be offered.
Date and Time
Date: Wednesday June 14, 2017
RSVP: Register by June 9, 2017
RSVP: Register by June 9, 2017
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 Registration and Networking
6:30 - 7:00 Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 Raytheon & SWE Welcome, Membership Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 Program
6:30 - 7:00 Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 Raytheon & SWE Welcome, Membership Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 Program
LocationLocation:
Missile Defense Center (MDC) MDC Dining Center 235 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801 Directions: Stop at Gate House with Guard. Guard Entrance as shown on Map. Please have your current Federal or State Identification with Photo. No Camera, recording devices, phone, etc. are allowed into the facility. Proceed to the Spencer Parking Garage. Park on Level 1 or 2. Enter the Raytheon Facility at the Spencer Building. |
About Our Speaker

Beth Carlson is vice president of Global Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness for Raytheon Company. She brings more than 30 years of experience to this role. Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world.
Carlson is responsible for driving Raytheon’s global talent development and organizational effectiveness strategy and execution. Carlson’s team drives a “one-Raytheon” set of practices and processes to accelerate talent and organizational readiness.
Her team supports the growth and development of all employees through an integrated career development and global mentoring suite of resources, tools, and practices.
Additionally, Carlson’s organization is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Raytheon’s flagship leadership development programs, which are integrated and aligned to Raytheon’s business strategy and core values. These programs have been externally recognized and benchmarked as world class.
Before joining Raytheon, Carlson served as vice president of talent management and development for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. She previously held a similar role at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., where she led strategic and integrated talent management initiatives. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Carlson worked in the Health Care Division of CIGNA® Corporation, holding various leadership roles of increasing responsibility within Human Resources and business operations.
Carlson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology, both earned at Connecticut College.
Carlson is responsible for driving Raytheon’s global talent development and organizational effectiveness strategy and execution. Carlson’s team drives a “one-Raytheon” set of practices and processes to accelerate talent and organizational readiness.
Her team supports the growth and development of all employees through an integrated career development and global mentoring suite of resources, tools, and practices.
Additionally, Carlson’s organization is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Raytheon’s flagship leadership development programs, which are integrated and aligned to Raytheon’s business strategy and core values. These programs have been externally recognized and benchmarked as world class.
Before joining Raytheon, Carlson served as vice president of talent management and development for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. She previously held a similar role at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., where she led strategic and integrated talent management initiatives. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Carlson worked in the Health Care Division of CIGNA® Corporation, holding various leadership roles of increasing responsibility within Human Resources and business operations.
Carlson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology, both earned at Connecticut College.
About Our Sponsor
Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.
To learn more, visit www.raytheon.com and follow @Raytheon on Twitter.
To learn more, visit www.raytheon.com and follow @Raytheon on Twitter.
Additional Information
Tickets are non-refundable. However, if a request is made at least 72 hours before the scheduled event, the amount paid can be used as credit towards a future event. Please note that this credit expires within 60 days of the request being approved.
Note: Attendees must supply name, including middle name and the name of the company you work for. Citizenship information is also required. All attendees must present a government-issued picture ID. Non-citizens with a Green Card should also show their Green Card. No cell phones, cameras, video cameras or recording devices of any kind are allowed into the Raytheon Facility. All attendees will be required to sign a photo release form.
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