Lisa Nickerson is the founder and CEO of Nickerson, a full service marketing and communications agency with offices in Boston and Miami. Lisa and the Nickerson team were recently the 2019 PR Daily 'Winner' and 2020 PR Week 'Finalist' for Crisis Communications/Reputation Management.

Lisa was also recognized by Bisnow in 2018 as one of Boston’s “Most Powerful Women in Real Estate”, was featured on Chronicle in June 2018 as Greater Boston’s Real Estate Expert and was also the recipient of the 2016 PRISM Award for Marketing Professional of the Year. Notably she was recognized as The Nashua Telegraph’s 91 Progress’ Entrepreneur of the Year at 17 years old.

Lisa is a multiple-industry award winner, a well-respected, sought-after speaker and moderator, and a devotee of professional and community service. Lisa is an active member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), ULI | New England’s Advisory Board, ULI Women Leadership Institute Co-Chair and Communications Chair, Board Member & Founder's Circle Chair of the Arts & Business Council, Board Member & VP of Sponsorship of Boston Women in Media & Entertainment, former SIOR New England Board Member & Communications Chair, and a member of CREW.

Philanthropic endeavors include Board Member and Development Chair of Housing Families Inc. since 2006 and various roles and now Board Member of the Joshua Frase Foundation since 1997.

Lisa received her BS in Marketing & Finance from Boston College. She maintains her Massachusetts Real Estate License and is currently completing her Master of Business Administration at Babson College. She received her Real Estate Certificate from Boston University.

There are only a few women in Boston whose voices are as recognizable as Candy O's. The 2015 Massachusetts Broadcaster of the Year spent 25 years on Magic 106.7 where she created the Exceptional Women Show and spent her days connecting with listeners in an authentic, memorable way. A lifelong singer, Candy’s full- length CD Dream Come True includes songs heard around the world. She’s also no stranger to TV having served as the center judge for seven seasons on the Emmy Award winning TV talent show Community Auditions.

The Founder of My Dove Productions, Candy is a thoughtful content creator whose lens is focused on women doing great things with their lives. She is the host of the weekly podcast series The Story Behind Her Success, 16 Life Lessons, an inspiring collection of photos and mantras for women of all ages and Candy Dish: bite-sized pieces of wisdom. The Co-Founder of Boston Women in Media & Entertainment, Candy is the recipient of 48 local and national awards for excellence in women’s programming including a record-breaking 23 Gracie Allen Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media.

Born in New York City and raised in Connecticut, Candy came to Boston as a 1 meter diving champion for Boston College. A highly sought after public speaker, emcee, moderator, endorser and broadcast talent, Candy has never met a microphone she didn’t love! A Communications Coach and Certified Protocol Consultant for Brunner Communications, her specialty is helping adults “learn how to be heard” in any setting. She shares her advanced skillset in the new podcast series The Speaker Coach set to debut in spring 2020.