CONNECTIONS
Connecting is the core of our mission at the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum. We have created several opportunities for you to connect with other members. We welcome your suggestions about other ways to gather, you are the ones who continue to inspire us!
Learn more about BHWF Connections below:
Connections Directors
Deb Schwartz
Connections Co-Director
Originally from Scituate, Deb moved to Beacon Hill in 2016 and has been part of BHWF since 2017. She’s passionate about community, and when she’s not managing housing for seniors, you can find her running the Esplanade-to-Garden loop, sketchbook in tow. A big fan of Joanne Chang and local spots like Paramount, she loves the walkable rhythm of Beacon Hill—even on 20,000-step days.
Kati Livingston
Connections Co-Director
Kati is an executive coach and organizational consultant who recently returned to Beacon Hill after first moving here in 2013. A watercolor artist and fan of aimless city wanders, she finds joy in simple discoveries. Charles Street Supply is her go-to neighborhood gem.
Jackie McBride
Book Group Co-Director
A seasoned storyteller with a background in journalism and media, Jacqueline has lived in Boston’s Back Bay for over 20 years. She’s an avid runner and Book Group regular since BHWF’s founding, known for her morning Esplanade runs, and love of pizza with champagne. Don’t miss her at 75 Chestnut—The “real” Cheers, one might say.
Maryellen Callanan
Book Group Co-Director
Maryellen is a recruiter for Huntington Bank who recently moved from Fort Myers, FL. She joined the BHWF Book Group in 2024 and is excited to dive deeper this year. When she’s not reading, she’s walking the Esplanade, enjoying concerts, or sipping cocktails at the Long Bar.