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Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards — it’s about building meaningful connections that can propel your career to new heights. If you feel like your networking skills could use some improvement, you’re not alone!

In this Lunch & Learn, networking experts will give helpful tips on how to be successful in expanding your connections and approaching these events with confidence.

About Our Speakers

Albert Mui is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, you can work with Albert to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals.

Claudia Thompson is the Director of Field Operations for the Northeast of BNI US CORE. She previously served as the Managing Director of BNI New York. Claudia is also the Head of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Panel for BNI US. She has over 20 years of sales, marketing, and managerial experience. Claudia loves serving others and giving back to the community. She currently is the Chair of November Project and former Board Chair of the Boston Women’s Fund. She is also a Founding Director for the Boston Business Women Conference, a women’s networking organization now with over 42,000 members. In her spare time, Claudia loves spending time with her son Michael, traveling, reading, trivia, and enjoying all types of Vegan cuisine. She also loves staying active by dancing, practicing hot yoga, running marathons, and hiking trails!

Jeff DeSocio is an accomplished Information Technology & Marketing Executive with over 25 years of technology experience, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Jeff is also an entrepreneur, avid connector, marketer, and founder of one of Greater Boston’s most successful professional networking organizations, Mass Professional Networking. He recently pivoted his career in 2022 to become a successful Managing Director of Technology at an executive search firm, integrating his vast technology management, organizational knowledge, and networking to help hyper growth organizations connect with talented professionals. Jeffrey is also the owner of AIMC Business Solutions, a leading digital marketing and IT firm.