Redefining Your Job

Do you feel confined by the description of your current job?  Do you feel like you can achieve much more if given the flexibility of redefining the scope of your role?  Come discover new ways to highlight your skills, talents, and abilities which will allow you to redefine your job and role to maximize your impact at work.

Moderator
Jennifer Chatman, Paul J. Cortese Distinguished Professor of Management, Haas School of Business

Panelists
Cathy Perez, Founder, Self Marketing Advantage
Priscilla Stewart-Jones, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, McKesson Pharmaceutical, McKesson Corporation
Jamie Welsh, Founder, 10% Solution

Finding the Right Place for You

When confronted with different career opportunities, how do you narrow down your potential universe?  How do you decide on one industry and one function? Come hear from some experienced professionals that have worked in multiple functions, multiple industries, and companies both large and small that can provide some insights on how to stay connected with yourself through this process.

Moderator
Staci Collins, Principal, Real Edge Consulting

Panelists
Irina Wolf Carrière, Senior Strategy Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
Carol Chang, Controller, Apex Capital Management
Beth Devin, Chief Technology Officer, Art.com
Lydia Mazzie, Senior Manager, Google, Inc.

Personal Evolution Throughout Your Career

As you acquire skills and move up through the ranks at your company, it is important to make sure you are continuing to maximize your professional growth and achieve positive transformation.   We will hear from some women who have successfully navigated up through the ranks of their companies and continue to find ways to feel challenged and fulfilled in their roles.

Moderator
Heidi Weller, Weller Consulting

Panelists
Elizabeth Agnew, Founder, Vision, Goal, Action. Coaching
Susan Bernstein, Career Management Coach, Speaker & Author, Work from Within, LLC
Bonnie Wild, Consultant, Corporate Director, Johnson & Johnson

Being Everything to Everyone

Career, family, friends, personal time.  Is it possible to juggle these vital aspects of your life in a way that actually works and keeps you happy?  Come hear how you can stay connected to those that matter to you, empower yourself at work, and transform your life in a way that helps you find balance.

Moderator
Michelle Dennedy, Chief Governance Officer, Cloud Computing, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Panelists
Kim Laughton, Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer, Schwab Charitable
Tricia Davidson, Managing Partner, Duffy & Partners
Beth Kelleher, Director, Deloitte Consulting LLC
Kate Thorp, CEO and Co-Founder, Real Girls Media Networks, Inc.

Panelists will lead a discussion on opportunities and advice for the industry and one or more dynamic and current topics facing the industry.

Energy

The Women in Energy Industry Session will feature prominent women in the industry including Catherine Wolfram of the Haas School of Business, Mary Ann Piette of the Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Beverly Alexander of Exergy Consulting, and Moira Geraghty of MMA Renewable Ventures.  Christine Martell, MBA Candidate from the Haas School of Business, will moderate the discussion on trends in the Energy industry and how to evolve within the industry given the challenging economy \  Additional topics will include how the financial crisis is affecting the growth the industry has seen in recent years, how recent changes to the legislation will affect new project development, and how the industry is weathering this tumultuous time.

Moderator
Christy Martell, MBA Candidate 2010, Haas School of Business

Panelists
Beverly Alexander, Principal, Exergy Consulting
Moira Geraghty, Senior Vice President of Business Development, MMA Renewable Ventures LLC
Mary Ann Piette, Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Catherine Wolfram, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Co-Executive Director, Center for Energy and Environmental Innovation, Haas School of Business

Entrepreneurship

Moderator
Starla Sireno, Founder, Fearlessness, Inc

Panelists
Dr. Ann Hathaway McCormick Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Learning Friends
Wendye Robbins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Limerick Bio-Pharma
Danae Ringelmann, Founder, Chief of Finance & Customer Development, IndieGoGo

Healthcare

The healthcare industry is one of the major sectors of the American economy, fueling growth and innovation through healthcare delivery and cutting-edge research and development. One of the most highly regulated industries, it is also striving to meet internal, government-mandated, and consumer-driven quality measures. Moreover, the industry is rising to confront the challenges of the diabetes and obesity epidemics Americans are facing as well as the ever-growing cost of healthcare provision, management and development. Representatives from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and consulting fields of the healthcare industry will be discussing the ever-evolving industry and how their companies are meeting growing demands.

Moderator
Kim Solomon, Lecturer and Director, Health Policy and Management Program, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Panelists
Margaret Chen, Partner, Accenture Health Services, Accenture
Heather Mason, President, Abbott Diabetes Care
Christy Oliger, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Pulmozyme, Genentech

Finance / Real Estate

Finance and Real Estate are arguably the two industries most impacted by the market downturn, and major structural changes are being implemented as a direct result. In this panel Haas School of Business Dean Rich Lyons will ask panelists to share their thoughts about the current restructuring of these industries and what career seekers entering these fields might expect going forward.

Moderator
Lisa Michelle Galley, Managing Principal, Galley Eco Capital LLC

Panelists
Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner, Hypatia Capital Group
Janine Guillot, Managing Director, Barclays Global Investors
Sonja Velez, Vice President, Balance Sheet Management, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Nancy Wallace, Professor, Haas School of Business

Corporate Social Responsibility / Non-Profit

Moderator
Kellie McElhaney, Faculty Director, Center for Responsible Business & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Haas School of Business

Panelists
Emma Stewart, Ph.D., Senior Program Lead, Sustainable Business & Operations, Autodesk
Susan Jacobson, Chief Development Officer, United Way of the Bay Area
Julie Trell, Director of All Things Fun, Meaningful & Rewarding, Salesforce Foundation

Consulting

The consulting industry is challenged with addressing the varied needs of businesses and organizations from a wide spectrum of industries. From changing economic and competitive pressures, to the influence of regulation and shifting market preferences, consulting firms are tasked with tackling not only the requests of their clients, but also their own internal business needs. This interactive panel will explore the many ways that the field of consulting evolves and reacts to these pressures. Participants will also have a chance to learn of the unique issues and opportunities experienced by women in consulting today.

Marketing

Particularly within a troubled economic market, the ability to effectively communicate the value of your products or services to your consumer may make the difference between sales and a growing business, and potential business challenges.  These highly accomplished women have all enjoyed successful careers within Marketing and are currently working in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry or doing marketing consulting with a diverse set of companies.  They will share with us their approach to everyday choices in their day-to-day jobs, in their work/life balance, and in defining their career paths.

Moderator
Lynn Upshaw, Lecturer, Haas School of Business

Panelists
Shalini Bhatia, Brand Manager for Eating Right, Safeway
Laura Lowell, Principal, Impact Marketing Group
Nicole Massey, Brand Manager, Del Monte Foods
Nancy Spector, Vice President, TableTopics

Technology

The Women in Technology Industry Session will feature three women leaders with unique perspectives on the industry, as each represents a different sector, organizational size and functional role. As unique as each panelist is, they share proven success in a traditionally male industry. In concert with the conference theme of “Everyday Evolution,” the panel will focus on how women can successfully navigate the technology industry with particular emphasis on their day-to-day strategies to remain relevant and competitive. Further, how have these strategies themselves evolved in the current economic climate. The panel will strive not only to provide industry insights but also relevant and personal stories.

Moderator
Colleen Varley, Director of Professional Services, iTradeNetwork

Panelists
Joanne Moretti, Senior Vice President Industry Analyst Relations, CA, Inc.
Emily Nishi, Director, Global Diversity & Talent Inclusion, Google
Valerie Williamson, VP Marketing & Business Development, The Electric Sheep Company

Balancing Mind and Body

Between work, life and play, our lives are becoming increasingly busy, as information technology has effectively put us on call anywhere at anytime.  And when it feels as though we don’t have the time to take time out, that is precisely the time when we need it most.  This workshop offers some simple, effective techniques for dealing with everyday stress and balancing the mind and body that easily fit into our busy lifestyles.

Susan Bernstein, Embodied Intelligence Coach, Work from Within Inc.

Crushing Stereotypes

Stereotypes can hold people back from everyday and personal evolution and prevent people from all they can be.  This workshop will help participants learn how to work around the impact of stereotypes while reducing the influence personal stereotypes have on your own productivity.

Telle Whitney, Chief Executive Officer, Anita Borg Institute
Jerri Barrett, Director of Marketing, Anita Borg Institute
Kimberly McLeod, Program Manager, Anita Borg Institute
Caroline Simard, Director of Research, Anita Borg Institute

The Whys and Hows of Mentorship

Mentoring others and receiving mentorship and feedback is crucial to success in corporate America. Learn today why you may need to be mentored, how to initiate mentoring relationships, how to best leverage those relationships, and how to mentor others.

Kerrie Halmi, Coach

Branding Yourself

Don't you hate never knowing exactly what to say when someone asks 'Tell me About Yourself?'  Want to learn how to get your senior partner or interviewer attention on something of relevance in less than one minute?  With the help of branding thought leaders, this workshop will help participants understand the importance of Branding Yourself and how to create the most compelling and remembered message.

Tricia Davidson, Managing Partner, Duffy & Partners
Heather Mackenzie, Managing Director, Delivery Agent/SeenOn.com

Job Search in a Time of Economic Uncertainty

With the drastic changes that are currently underway in the economy, this workshop will help participants better understand and utilize the various tools and resources available for them to successfully job search, network, and lead a successful career.  Learn how to leverage their resources to the best of your ability in order to find the perfect opportunity in this economy.

Bonnie Wild, Consultant, Corporate Director, Johnson & Johnson

Negotiating in Everyday Life

Negotiations are an integral component of all aspects of your life.  Successful negotiator will discuss her experiences, what has worked well and what hasn’t, and provide general ideas and techniques on how you can empower yourself and negotiate effectively.

Holly Schroth, Senior Lecturer, Haas School of Business