FY26 A.I. Beyond the Purchase Order*
Beyond the Purchase Order: Medford’s Partnership that Delivers More
Join us to hear how Medford Public Schools and Amazon Business transformed a procurement relationship into a true strategic partnership — built on earned trust, proven cost savings, and solutions that serve every department, including nutrition. We'll share how Amazon Business goes the extra mile with proactive pricing analysis for back-to-school planning, furniture solutions tailored to district needs, and the fast response times that keep schools running when last-minute needs arise.
Emily Devin
Senior Education Advisor
Amazon Business for Education
Emily Devin is a Senior Education Advisor on the Amazon Business Team. She is Massachusetts based and has been working with Massachusetts School Districts for the past 15 years and is knowledgeable on Massachusetts procurement laws.
Noel Velez
Business Manager
Medford Public Schools
Nicholas Bernier (Moderator)
Director of Finance and Operations
Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District
Nick Bernier is currently in his 23rd year working in education. He was a 7th grade Social Studies teacher for 13 years and then was an elementary school principal for 5. He has been a School Business Administrator for 5 years and is currently working as the Director of Finance and Operations in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a master's degree in Education. He resides in Westfield, MA.