(Brookline, MA) — Brookline CEO and “Get Konnected” Diversity Leader Colette Phillips Endorses Alan Khazei for Congress in Massachusetts’ 4th District and released the following statement: “I am supporting Alan Khazei because Alan is a catalyst for big, transformational ideas and movements. My life is dedicated to building networks in Greater Boston that break down barriers between people with different backgrounds — and I have never met someone more committed than Alan Khazei to the mission of bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to solve our nation’s problems. “We are at an inflection point in our country and we need leaders who know how to build powerful coalitions and leverage the power of people banding together to break the logjam in Washington. We need Alan Khazei. Alan has been fighting for progress for decades by uniting people behind a common purpose. Alan will be an effective and refreshing new voice in Congress on day one. I cannot wait to have his values representing us in Washington.” Alan Khazei stated: “I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of my dear friend, Colette Phillips, who is an extraordinary role model, inspiration and moral touchstone for me. Colette, better than anyone in our community, is a bridge builder who unites people from all backgrounds along common values and a deep commitment to community and justice for all. Colette is a force of nature and I am so fortunate to have her support in my campaign for Congress.” Colette Phillips, of Brookline is CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, the author of 21 Steps for Women to Win, and founder of Get Konnected, a networking event celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion.