Women & Careers Symposium

Join us at this year's Women and Career Annual Symposium for an engaging and empowering experience! Our program features a dynamic panel of employers discussing the theme "Confidence and Perseverance: Empowering Women to Lead." Participate in career preparation roundtable sessions, expand your network, take advantage of the opportunity to get a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile and don't miss our very own leader, President Conoley. This comprehensive event is designed to enhance your career readiness and boost your confidence.
 
Topics for Discussion:
  1. Know Your Worth: Salary Negotiation & Career Advancement
  2. Mentorship and Networking: Building Strong Connections
  3. Personal Branding: Crafting Your Professional Identity
*Light refreshments provided.

Career Preparation Roundtable Session Guest

Panelist

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Sarah Buford      
Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise
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Priscilla Tran
Salesforce Alliance Manager at Verifiable
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Dorine Lawrence-Hughes  
Principal Consultant and Coach at Brazen Communication Coaching and Consulting

 

Career Preparation Roundtable Session

Monique Vega      
Project Coordinator at Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

Kelly Corsino     
Corsino Real Estate 

Aja Stansell      
Senior Project Coordinator at Arellano Associates 

Lauren Temple     
Manager, Programming at Blavity, Inc.
Desa Dowell 
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at Greystar 

Melanie Ramos     
HR Administrator at County of Orange

Espie Martinez    
HR Analyst at County of Orange

Special Guest

President Jane Conoley


All students, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or any other protected identity, who are interested in the program’s mission and focus, are welcome and eligible to participate in all Women's & Gender Equity Center (WGEC) events and programs.