We began the day by having lunch with peers, alumni, and professionals. We were finally able to sit back and enjoy each other's company. As lunch concluded, keynote speaker Donna Julian, executive vice president & Spectrum Center general manager with Hornets Sports and Entertainment, inspired so many of us by sharing her story as she had a fireside chat with Dr. Natasha Randle. Julian accentuated the idea of working hard and following your dreams, as well as finding role models and people to look up to.
Following Julian, we split up into three breakout rooms that were catered to each person's choosing. Our breakout rooms highlighted:
The Importance of Your Brand: Criseida Rico, Camelia Taheri, and Carisa Findley were an enthusiastic group who brought so many different past experiences and ideas to the discussion and taught us how our brand can help leverage our careers.
Investing in Your Professional Self: Dorlisa Flur and Dr. Patrick Madsen had a great conversation about why professional development is important and why you should look for in a career and how you should manage your own development aside from the professional space.
Value and Visibility: Dr. LaShana Wiggs and Terri White were able to dig into the topic of self-advocacy and stressed the importance of being proud of your accomplishments.
After our breakout rooms we had the opportunity to spend time speed networking. We were able to go to any table we wanted and talk to different professionals about themselves, their experience, or anything else for five minutes. It was a great way to listen to some insightful advice and make new connections.
Shortly after, three scholarship winners were announced:
Like what you’ve read? There’s still time to join the Women in Business Initiative! Our last event of the semester will be our November Coffee Hour on Nov. 21 at 5:30pm. Join us as we talk about building confidence. Register here.
The Importance of Your Brand: Criseida Rico, Camelia Taheri, and Carisa Findley were an enthusiastic group who brought so many different past experiences and ideas to the discussion and taught us how our brand can help leverage our careers.
Investing in Your Professional Self: Dorlisa Flur and Dr. Patrick Madsen had a great conversation about why professional development is important and why you should look for in a career and how you should manage your own development aside from the professional space.
Value and Visibility: Dr. LaShana Wiggs and Terri White were able to dig into the topic of self-advocacy and stressed the importance of being proud of your accomplishments.
After our breakout rooms we had the opportunity to spend time speed networking. We were able to go to any table we wanted and talk to different professionals about themselves, their experience, or anything else for five minutes. It was a great way to listen to some insightful advice and make new connections.
Shortly after, three scholarship winners were announced:
- Boylan-Ott Scholarship Recipient: Christina De Guzman
- Women in Business Scholarship Recipient: Sierra Richardson
- Women in Business Scholarship Recipient: Kennedy Grayden
Like what you’ve read? There’s still time to join the Women in Business Initiative! Our last event of the semester will be our November Coffee Hour on Nov. 21 at 5:30pm. Join us as we talk about building confidence. Register here.
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