The Trust Advantage: Building Stakeholder Relationships that Last - Mt Ida
Date: 12/9/2025 8:30 AM - 12/9/2025 3:00 PM
Location: Mt Ida Campus
100 Carlson Ave.
Newton, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview

Description
This class focuses on understanding trust in community-centered work. This class is tailored for those who work directly with the community. You'll explore and utilize Charles Green’s Trust Equation as a lens to understand how to lay the groundwork for establishing trust in community-centered work.
• Define what trust looks like from the community’s perspective.
• Explore the barriers to trust and how poverty, systemic inequities, and organizational history play a role.
• Identify behaviors and attitudes that demonstrate respect and credibility.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in honing their supervisory skills at any level should attend this training.
Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please email Stephanie Cottrell or call 413-800-2655 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
Also, if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform Stephanie at least 10 days prior to the event.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| John | Howard Stein Hudson (HSH) |
| Natalie | Howard Stein Hudson (HSH) |
| Adam | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
| Alfredo | City of Newton |
| Constance | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
| Daniel | Town of Brookline Municipal Service Center |
| Hannah | City of Newton |
| Jenn | City of Newton |
| John | Town of Natick |
| Maria | Town of Brookline Municipal Service Center |
| Matt | Town of Winchester |
| Meghana | Town of Lexington |
| Nathaniel | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
| Ned | City of Newton DPW |
| Sandy | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
| Shane | Town of Needham |
| Tricia | Town of Lexington |
| Tyler | Town of Needham |
| William | Town of Natick DPW |
| Yahaira | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
Instructors
- Kenya Rutland
Principal at KJR Consulting