Linda Matzkin was a speech pathologist by profession, and was fortunate enough to have two great jobs in the field at an early age. During this time, however, she frequently found her brain wandering from its intellectual side to its creative side! She started an event planning company, Hopple Popple, Inc, in her garage-turned-office. When she closed Hopple Popple 30 years later, she had built a business of 18 strong (mostly) women and enjoyed a reputation as a leader in the industry of event planning. Most recently, Linda is consulting part-time with her daughter Abby and friend Tamar, who are the power…

Suzanne Lowell President and Lead Designer for Suzanne B Lowell Lighting Design, Inc. since 1995. Previously on the faculty and staff of the Boston Conservatory. Breast Cancer Survivor since 2006, a preventative, second mastectomy in 2007 showed cancer in the pathology. Working with Runway for ten years, providing the lighting for the entire event. I have been a long time supporter of charities that relate to animal welfare with primary focus upon Baypath Humane Society and Buddy Dog Humane Society. My favorite activity is anything that involves my partner, Liz. View Suzanne’s Story

Tim Llewellyn As a photographer, Tim Llewellyn has shot on location all over the world for major corporations, agencies, and non-profits. With a particular focus on healthcare and lifestyle portraiture, his work combines high production value and a captured moment style, blurring the line between the orchestrated and the candid. He has been included three times in the Communication Arts Photography Annual and has won the People’s Choice Award for Professional Advertising at the Prix de la Photograhie in Paris. On the motion side, Tim’s directing, writing and cinematography concentrate on shaping compelling and emotional narratives. His production company, Copper…

Abby Gordon is Principal and Owner at Two Eight Four Weddings & Events, an event planning firm based in Boston. She was “raised” in the event planning industry by my incredibly talented and successful mother, Linda Matzkin, and spent several years working both for and with her. With a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, Abby believes that she will bring her creativity and expertise to a board position at Runway For Recovery, particularly in working on the Runway events. Outside of work, Abby enjoys indulging in my hobbies of volunteerism, travel, reading and exercise. She is a life-long resident of…

Kristin Ferrari lives in Bedford, MA, with her three children: Alex, 22, Emma, 20, Ryan, 16, and her husband, Peter Ferrari, president of Shields Healthcare. In September of 2012, Kristin was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma; she was 40 years old. One month after her diagnosis, she underwent a double mastectomy at Massachusetts General Hospital and is now a proud 8-year survivor. Her healing journey brought her to Runway for Recovery, where she has found significant belonging and has become an active member. Kristin has been invited to speak about her experience at high profile fundraising events like…