2025 Visions of Employment Webinar Speakers

Meet the two employers who will be sharing their experiences and insights. This webinar highlights the powerful partnerships between forward-thinking organizations and talented employees who are legally blind.

Employer: Kristianne Widman

Assistant Director, Regional Employment Collaboratives

Kristianne is a Human Resources practitioner with almost 40 years of experience in corporate and not-for-profit companies. Specific HR practice areas have been recruiting, training, disability inclusion, employee relations, and leader development. She has worked in the retail, financial services, and human services industries.

Kristianne began with the Regional Employment Collaboratives in 2014, when the first expansion occurred. She is currently the Assistant Director of the RECs.

Employer: Andre Laffitte, MSW

Strategic Recruiting Consultant and Community Liaison, Atrius Health

Andre is a strategic recruiting consultant and community liaison for Atrius Health, who is passionate about partnering with educational, vocational, and community partners. He believes that the most important asset to any organization is the people you bring to support your mission.

Andre is particularly enthusiastic about working with MCB since he used to work for the Carroll Center for the Blind and teach Blind Fencing at the International Fencing Club (located in West Roxbury, Boston). His hope with continuing his partnership with MCB is to remind everyone that we all see the world differently. 

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