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We hope you’ll join us for the

WHSP LAUNCH RECEPTION

Thursday, January 29th, 2026
6:30–9:00 PM
20 Guest Street
Boston, MA

The WHSP Launch Reception is an invitation-only celebration marking the official opening of the Women's Health, Sports & Performance Institute.

WHSP is dedicated to advancing the health of female athletes across the lifespan, serving athletes of all sports and ability levels so they can participate, compete, perform, and lead with optimal health.

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation as we share our transformative approach to unite research, education, and care under one roof.

A Night With the Leaders Shaping the Future of Women’s Health & Sport

Join us for on-stage conversations and remarks from some of the most influential voices in medicine, research, sport, and greater community.

All speakers listed are confirmed pending final scheduling; lineup subject to change.

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Dr. Kate Ackerman

Director, Co-Founder & President, WHSP Institute; Co-Founder of the Female Athlete Conference; Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Member, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance National Leadership Council

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 Maura Healey

Governor of Massachusetts; former Massachusetts Attorney General; former co-captain of the Harvard Crimson women’s basketball team

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Clara Wu Tsai

Founder of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation; Vice Chair of BSE Global; co-owner of the New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and Barclays Center

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Jane Ott

WHSP Institute Co-Founder and Board Chair; Board Member of the Armory Foundation; Advisor to University of Pennsylvania Athletics; Board Member of the USA Track & Field Foundation

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Dr. Trent Stellingwerff

Director of Research at the WHSP Institute; Chief Performance Officer at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific; Co-Chair of Canada’s national working group on REDs

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Jessica Gelman

CEO and co-founder of Kraft Analytics Group and co-chair of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, recognized for her leadership at the intersection of sports, data, and business strategy

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Angela Ruggiero

CEO and Founder of Sports Innovation Lab; four-time Olympic medalist in ice hockey; former member of the International Olympic Committee

FAQs:

  • Guest Street Garage: Directly across from the WHSP building. Standard rates apply.

    Street Parking: Limited metered spaces are available along Guest Street and nearby side streets.

    Rideshare Drop-Off: Uber/Lyft drop-off zone is located at the main entrance on Guest Street.

    Public Transit: The Boston Landing stop on the Commuter Rail is a short walk away.

  • Cocktail attire with a professional feel, think business-cocktail, polished but not overly formal.

    Examples include:

    • Tailored dresses or jumpsuits
    • Suits, blazers, or elevated separates

    Comfortable shoes are recommended. Guests will have the option to join guided walking tours of the WHSP Medical and Institute spaces, so choose heels or dress shoes you can move easily in.

  • Yes. We will be offering heavy hors d’oeuvres and a full bar throughout the evening.

  • Yes. Guided tours of the WHSP Medical and Institute will be offered throughout the evening. Staff will be available to answer questions about clinical care, research, and athlete services.

  • Yes, with the following considerations: By attending, you consent to WHSP’s photo & media policy. Please avoid photography in areas designated for patient privacy.

  • This is an invite-only reception, and we’re not able to accommodate additional guests. Only those whose invitation includes a “+1” are eligible to bring a guest. Thank you for understanding as space is limited.

  • Yes. All entrances, restrooms, and event spaces are fully wheelchair accessible.

  • Use the link in your Paperless Post invitation to modify your RSVP at any time.

  • A reserved snow date will be announced in 2026.

    If the forecast requires a schedule change, we will notify all guests by email at least 24 hours in advance. Your original RSVP will automatically carry over unless you indicate otherwise.

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