For those tired of tech-driven, transactional networking, The Lost Art of Connecting is a guide to reclaiming the power of human contact. Join Wellesley alums in a virtual conversation with Susan McPherson facilitated by Jane Condon ‘73 and Jules Gabellini ‘23 to learn about this approach for developing lasting and fulfilling personal connections. 

Today, people have hundreds of ‘friends’ on Facebook and countless ‘contacts’ on LinkedIn, so why do so many of us feel disconnected? In The Lost Art of Connecting, Susan McPherson presents a paradigm shift for the way we make meaningful connections in business and in life.

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. Susan has appeared on NPR, CNN, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and The Los Angeles Times and is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.