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The Connectors Carol Fulp and leslie Feinberg Carol Fulp (left) is president and CEO of The Partnership Inc., which is dedicated to attracting, training, and retaining professionals of color in leadership positions. Previously at John Hancock Financial, Fulp headed the company's $12 million philan- thropic giving program, and in 2010 President Obama appointed her a representative to the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Leslie Feinberg is a member of the steering committee of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library's New Frontier Network, which unites young leaders and philanthropists carrying on Kennedy's ideals of public service. She is a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and served as a policy advisor for Senator John Kerry. Leslie Feinberg: I first met Carol at an event at the JFK Library. Carol Fulp: I'm a trustee, and Leslie's dad is chair. LF: I was immediately drawn to Carol's warm, infectious personality. I continued to run into her at political events, and I noticed her unwavering commitment to the community of Boston. That's very important to me. People are always around her; she's definitely a connector. I asked to meet with her one-on-one, and later asked if she was willing to be my professional mentor. I went out on a limb, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. CF: At this stage of life, my intent is to help develop the next generation of leaders, and diversity is my passion. When you have a group of people in your organization who view things Basilia cardigan, Escada ($1,575). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. Trousers, J.Crew ($188). Copley Place, 617-236- 5950; jcrew.com. Darkened sterling silver Renaissance bracelet ($975) and sterling silver Renaissance bracelet ($975), David Yurman. Copley Place, 617-236-8777; davidyurman.com. Slip, necklace, and ring, Carol's own 106 bostoncommon-magazine.com