Past Event

Let's Ignite the Future of Business Education—Together.

102nd Annual NHBEA Conference

October 24, 2025 · Manchester Community College

Conference Concluded

2025 Conference Program

View the complete program featuring keynote speakers, workshop sessions, and roundtable discussions

Rony Camille - Keynote Speaker
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rony Camille

Media Manager

Town of Tyngsborough, MA

"Believe in yourself and trust the process."

Rony Camille is a visionary media manager, storyteller, and entrepreneur whose work bridges the gap between government, community, and media. As Media Manager for the Town of Tyngsborough, MA, Rony has transformed how the town connects with its residents, creating compelling content that educates, engages, and inspires.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rony is dedicated to mentoring and empowering young people, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. His work embodies a belief in the transformative power of education, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

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Conference Schedule

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Manchester Community College

TimeActivityLocation
8:00-8:30 AMRegistrationMain Lobby
8:45 AMWelcomeMain Auditorium
9:00-9:45 AMKeynote Address - Rony CamilleMain Auditorium
10:00-11:00 AMWorkshops Session 1 & 2Main 272, Main 274
11:00 AM-12:00 PMWorkshops Session 3 & 4Main 272, Main 274
12:00-1:00 PMRoundtable DiscussionsMCC Meeting Room
1:00 PMCatered LunchDining Hall
1:30 PMAnnual Meeting & AwardsMain Auditorium

Workshop Sessions

Four concurrent workshops exploring cutting-edge topics in business education

Drew Lambert

Marketing & AI: The New Frontier

Drew Lambert • Founder, Revelate

Explored how AI is transforming marketing education and provided practical strategies for integrating AI tools into business curriculum.

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Dean Graziano

Work-Study Programs

Dean Graziano, J.D. • VP Corporate Work-Study

Strategies for connecting students with real-world work experiences and building partnerships between schools and employers.

Major Wheelock

Early College High School Programs

Major Wheelock • ECHS Coordinator, MCC

Partnership development strategies for enabling high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their education.

Stephen Lynn

NH Graduation Requirements – Financial Literacy

Stephen Lynn • VP, Fidelity Investments

Practical approaches to meeting New Hampshire's financial literacy graduation requirements and preparing students for financial success.

Roundtable Discussions

Addressing Challenges in Business Education

Maria Matarazzo

Maria Matarazzo

Experienced professor with a demonstrated history of successfully achieving organizational goals in the higher education sector. Skilled in teaching business and marketing curriculum, student advising, supervision of faculty, program design and development, community outreach, career advisement, and accreditation strategies. Freelance editor of scholarly publications. Teacher of the Year, State of NH, Business. Faculty Emeritus, Rivier University.

James Dowding

James Dowding

A versatile educator with significant and varied academic and business experience; a demonstrated track record of developing effective training situations for individuals and groups; responsible for budget development and implementation and able to build highly functioning teams to accomplish the goals and vision of the organization.

Catherine Lambert

Catherine Lambert

New Hampshire and Massachusetts–Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in education and clinical practice. Background includes work with dual-diagnosed populations, teaching Psychology at Nashua Community College, and contributing to the fields of counseling and education. Holds a BA in Psychology from Queens College, an MEd from the University of New Hampshire, an MS in Addiction Counseling, and a CAGS from Rivier University. Leading Roundtable Discussions focused on collaborative solutions to challenges in business education.

Major Wheelock

Major Wheelock

Leadership/Management with 20 years of experience as a successful Leader/Operations Manager. Student Success and Retention Management while actively engaging with students and successfully managing enrollment and retention. Developed and provided continuous training for academic advisors, staff members, and faculty.

2026 Officer Slate

Elected leadership for the upcoming year

President
James Dowding
Vice President
Michael Magoon
Secretary
Sarah Compagna
Treasurer
Christian Marcelo
Past President
Dottie O'Gara

Thank You for Attending!

We appreciate all the educators, speakers, and participants who made the 102nd Annual NHBEA Conference a success. Your commitment to business education in New Hampshire continues to inspire and shape the future.

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