The Collier Connection

The Collier Connection is the consulting firm of Sheena Collier, a Boston cultural strategist who describes her work as designing the infrastructure of belonging for cities. The firm helps cities, companies and institutions build community-driven strategies, partnerships and large-scale experiences meant to turn connection into trust, retention and economic mobility. Its services span community platforms, cultural strategy, audience development, brand partnerships and in-person activations, with a particular focus on Black professionals and communities.

Collier brings more than two decades of experience across education, community development and economic opportunity. She is also the founder and CEO of Boston While Black, a digital membership and in-person community that connects Black entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and creatives across the city’s cultural, civic and tech spaces. Her approach treats belonging as a blueprint rather than a calendar of events, combining storytelling, technology-driven systems and gatherings designed to build lasting relationships.

What to Know

• Collier has been named one of Boston Magazine’s 150 Most Influential Bostonians five times.
• She received an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from Framingham State University.
• Recognitions include the Boston Business Journal Power 50 Movement Makers and the Harvard Club of Boston Most Influential Women award.
• She has also received YW Boston’s Sylvia Ferrell-Jones Award and the National Council of Negro Women Liberating Vision Award.
• The firm is listed as a Black-owned professional services business.