Brooke Botello is the featured member of our Boston's Future Leaders alumni in today's edition of the Metro.

Brooke has worked at McDermott Ventures, a Boutique Strategic Communication, Public Affairs and Public Relations firm since her arrival in Boston over 4 years ago. She is also a contributing writer for Colors Magazine.

For today's column, Chamber president & CEO Paul Guzzi asked Brooke about working in Boston, advice for young grads, and other topics.

PG: What is your favorite thing about working in Boston?

BB: Boston is a world-class city with a small-town feel. I noticed immediately after moving here that everyone knows each other and there’s no 6 degrees of separation here. Most people want to really invest in making Boston great. It’s inspiring.

PG: If you could have a dinner with anyone, who would it be & why?

BB: Al Franken. I’ve read everything he’s written. He’s intelligent, unafraid to take on the opposition and laugh out loud funny.

PG: What piece of advice would you give a young college graduate starting out on his/her career?

BB: Meet with as many people in as many industries as possible. Even if you think you have no interest in the field. When you have all the information, then you can make informed decisions about your career.

Read the full interview here.