No To Patterns™: The Live Experience
Thursday, November 14
Doors 6:30pm / Event 7pm
Location: 3S Artspace
Seated
Pay-what-you-choose (Starting at $15) / Students $5
Engage. Connect. Change the patterns. Host Courtney Daniel welcomes us all into a conversation with Jim Hamilton, focusing on the theme "Balancing Tradition and Innovation." Together we'll learn how bold leadership, strategic planning, and fostering student success are shaping the future of education.
About Jim Hamilton:
Jim Hamilton, Berwick Academy’s Head of School since 2018, is a Boston native, and has dedicated his professional career to creating opportunities for students and the advancement of independent schools. After graduating from Amherst College, Jim began his career at Brooks School in Massachusetts as an admissions officer, dorm parent, and coach. He then served as the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at St. George’s School in Newport, RI for nine years before returning to Brooks as the Associate Head for External Affairs. While at Berwick, Jim has led the creation of the School’s ambitious strategic plan, The Courage to Climb, launched The Campaign for Berwick, which is the largest capital campaign in the school’s history, and championed Berwick’s mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge among the rising generations. He currently serves on the board at The Music Hall, his alma mater The Roxbury Latin School, and The Enrollment Management Association, where he is the board chair-elect beginning in 2025. Jim and his wife, Lucy, live in South Berwick and have three children.
About featured performer, Jennifer Rachele:
Jennifer Rachele is a Haitian-American singer born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She has a deep love for music, theater, and words. She strives to center the storytelling nature of songs as she draws audiences in. Jennifer Rachele respects the power art possesses to inspire and heal—both the artist and the audience. Learn more about her band, Kouchera.
About No To Patterns™:
Seacoast organization, No To Patterns ™ was born out of necessity to address the lack of accommodations available to Black, African-American, and People of Color who live on the Seacoast. A determined mom, Courtney Daniel, wanted to create a community of resources for those who are considering moving to the Seacoast area and to nurture those who have called New Hampshire home.
What is the LIVE experience?
The LIVE Experience is an intimate quarterly discussion series that features passion-driven leaders from New Hampshire. You’ll join business owners, educators, students and supporters of change in one room for organic storytelling.
Our community resource hub serves as a vibrant platform, creating a space to share experiences and uplift individuals of color in their New Hampshire journey. Engage with the positivity of genuine community building for an inclusive and supportive environment. This event promises an enriching vibe where every voice adds to a positive and empowering experience.
Host / Courtney Daniel
Courtney Daniel is a highly accomplished Executive Virtual Consultant specializing in supporting entrepreneurs to streamline their tasks and cultivate a harmonious administrative environment. With a keen eye for executing impactful product launches, virtual workshops, and branding strategies, Courtney is no stranger to innovation. She thrives on breaking the mold and forging her own path, consistently achieving remarkable results. Her dedication and exceptional relationship-building skills have granted her the privilege of collaborating with renowned industry celebrities.
Courtney's passion for design has garnered national acclaim, exemplified by her prestigious recognition from the United States Postal Service for her captivating postage stamp creation. She has also been invited as a guest on esteemed podcasts such as "So Money" with Farnoosh Torabi and "Entrepreneur on Fire," where she shares her invaluable insights and experiences. Furthermore, her work has been prominently featured in reputable publications like Huffington Post and various other media outlets.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Courtney actively engages with her community, connecting with individuals and sharing their stories through her resource group, No to Patterns™. She also lends her expertise as the Board Vice Chair at WSCA, Portsmouth Community Radio, Board Member of Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC) and Advisory Panel for Arts In Reach (AIR) further amplifying her commitment to nurturing meaningful connections and dialogue.
In addition to her role as an Executive Virtual Assistant and Consultant, Courtney is an award-winning radio show host, business owner, TEDx Speaker + Host, 10 to Watch 2023 Nominee, BLM Seacoast Community Leader recipient and a passionate advocate for her community.
Thank you to our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Portsmouth, The Brook, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, Raka, Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel.
