Rochester Connects: Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

National Press Club
529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
6:30 – 9 p.m. (ET)

Build professional connections, expand your social circle, and ignite opportunities at Rochester Connects! Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations and meeting Industry Connectors across diverse fields in Washington, D.C. who are eager to share their expertise and spark collaborations.

Alumni, friends, and students in any stage of life or career are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Advance registration is required. Open bar, non-alcoholic beverages, and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Registration is $20 for alumni and friends. The admission price for University of Rochester current students and members of the class of 2024 is $10 per person.

Can’t make it to this event? No worries! Rochester Connects is happening in several cities. Explore other locations and resources on our site.

Special thank you to the Washington, D.C. Network Leadership Council, Young Alumni Council, Rochester Women's Network, Black Alumni Network, First Generation Network, Washington, D.C. Women’s Network, and Latin Alumni Network for hosting this event.

Featured Speaker:



Nicole M. Boschi '07, '10M (MS), '14M (PhD)
Director, Regulatory Affairs
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Nicole M. Boschi '07, '10M (MS), '14M (PhD) is the director of Regulatory Affairs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In this role, she works to build relationships with federal agencies to achieve a world free of MS. Boschi received her B.S. (cum laude) in neuroscience from the University of Rochester and her M.S. and Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Her research on tyrosine hydroxylase has been published in the journal Neuroscience. She is the recipient of the Harold C. Hodge Fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Young Advocate Award from the Society for Neuroscience. Boschi’s professional interests include highlighting the importance of patient engagement in research and mitigating health disparities so all individuals can access high-quality healthcare.

Check back here soon for a full list of Industry Connectors attending this event!


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