USS Constitution Museum's Leadership Forum Welcomes Former Governor Charlie Baker + Meet Boston's Martha Sheridan on February 5, 2026

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On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the USS Constitution Museum's Leadership Forum welcomes former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Meet Boston President and CEO Martha J. Sheridan for a candid conversation about what it takes to lead through complexity, create community across wide networks and drive change inside organizations with strong, established cultures.

Sheridan will moderate the Forum with an eye toward service, collaboration, and impact, drawing out the lessons that matter most to leaders trying to move a mission forward.

The Forum takes place at the Intercontinental Boston at  510 Atlantic Avenue, starting at 5:30 p.m. with the one-hour speaking program beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $60 per person and include a full bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Order tickets online. 

Baker leads the NCAA, a national organization spanning more than 1000 colleges and universities, hundreds of thousands of student-athletes, and a web of conferences, media partners, and fans. Since taking the helm in 2023, he has focused on navigating rapid change in college sports while keeping the student experience at the center. Before that, he guided Massachusetts through economic ups and downs and a global pandemic, and built a reputation for practical, data-informed, and bipartisan problem-solving.

Sheridan is the architect behind Boston’s current momentum as a global destination. As President and CEO of Meet Boston, she leads a network of 1,000+ partners, including hotels, cultural institutions, small businesses, and major venues across the region.  She is a nationally respected destination leader, a Boston Business Journal Power 50 honoree, and has appeared on Boston magazine’s 150 Most Influential Bostonians list every year since 2022.

Both leaders work in environments where no single person can simply give an order and expect compliance. Their success depends on building trust, aligning people who hold very different views, and honoring history while still nudging institutions into the future.

“Charlie Baker and Martha Sheridan are leading some of the most complex and collaborative systems in American life,” said Jeff Draeger, president and CEO of the USS Constitution Museum. “From college athletics to Boston’s visitor economy, they are navigating complex environments while guiding organizations that are decentralized by design and rooted in strong culture and tradition. This conversation will give Greater Boston’s civic and business leaders a rare chance to hear how they think about change, community, and responsibility in real time.”

About the USS Constitution Museum Leadership Forum
The USS Constitution Museum’s Leadership Forum convenes voices from history, public service, science, business, and the arts for dynamic conversations about leading with honor, courage, and a commitment to serve. The series connects timeless lessons to today’s challenges in a format that is both engaging and practical.

About the USS Constitution Museum

The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution,America’s Ship of State, also known as “Old Ironsides.” Through award-winning exhibitions and programs, the Museum engages more than 300,000 visitors annually with the people, stories, and ideals that have shaped our nation. Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, the Museum is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of its members and donors. Learn more at usscm.org/.

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