Every year since 1983, the Greater Boston Chamber has had the privilege of inducting some of our region’s most accomplished leaders into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians.

Meet one of the 2008 honorees: Micho Spring, chair, U.S. Corporate Practice & Weber Shandwick New England, Weber Shandwick Worldwide.

Micho is one of the most respected leaders in Greater Boston. The president of the New England office of Weber Shandwick Worldwide, she utilizes her extensive experience to establish and execute targeted communications initiatives for her clients and respond to public policy challenges. Micho previously served as chief of staff to Boston Mayor Kevin White. A native of Cuba and longtime Massachusetts resident, her unique experience and perspective adds to her vision as a public and private sector leader.

A force in the government, business, and civic communities, Micho has helped shape public debate on numerous issues in Boston and beyond. She has managed numerous political and advocacy campaigns, and is a frequent independent media commentator. On multiple occasions she has been named one of the “20 Most Powerful Women in Boston” by Boston Magazine.

Micho holds numerous board memberships including the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, The Boston Foundation, and the Massachusetts Women's Forum. She is also a past member of the board of trustees of Partners HealthCare, the board of directors of Brigham & Women's Hospital, the board of trustees of Catholic Charities, and director of Citizens Bank of Massachusetts.

We hope you will be able to join the Greater Boston business community at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Dinner on May 14^th as we induct Micho Spring into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians.