SER National

Entrepreneurship Session - Rick Ortiz of the GDHCC
2021-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online – WebEx, TX, United States
Join us for an online session with Rick Ortiz, the President & CEO of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Topic: “Benefits of the GDHCC”
Date & Time: Jan. 28, 2021 at 2:00pm CT
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Rick Ortiz Bio
Rick Ortiz has been active with the GDHCC since 2005 and served as chairman of the board from June 2009 to December 2010. Prior to being elected chairman, he had served in the International and Bylaws committees and had occupied the position of vice chair on the board of directors.

Education Session - Dr. Robert Garza
2021-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an virtual Q&A with Dr. Robert Garza, President of Alamo Colleges District – Palo Alto College.
Date & Time: Jan. 21, 2021 at 2:00pm CT
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Dr. Robert Garza Bio
Dr. Robert Garza was appointed as the seventh president of Alamo Colleges District-Palo Alto College on July 25, 2018, by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees.
Originally joining the Alamo Colleges District in 1999, Dr. Garza held several positions during his tenure at Palo Alto College, including Dean of Community Development and Partnerships, Dean of Student Success, and Vice President of Student Success.
Dr. Garza served as president of Mountain View College in the Dallas County Community College District from 2015 to 2018. Under his leadership, Mountain View College achieved a 29 percent record enrollment growth for a total of 11,586 credit students enrolled.

STEM TALK - Dr. Richard Tapia of Rice University
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a STEM TALK with Dr. Richard Tapia of Rice University!
Date & Time: Jan. 14, 2021 at 2:00pm CT
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Dr. Richard Tapia Bio:

Richard Tapia was born in Los Angeles, California to parents who immigrated from Mexico. In 2011 he was awarded the National Medal of Science, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on scientists and engineers. This award spotlighted the distinguished contributions he has made to the mathematical frontiers of optimization theory and numerical analysis, but it also brought attention to another achievement: his long-time work in inspiring underrepresented minority and female students in science and math. He is a mathematician in Rice University’s Computational and Applied Mathematics Department and holds the rank of University Professor, the university’s highest academic title awarded to only seven individuals in the university’s history. Among his numerous other honors is the National Science Board’s Vannevar Bush Award and election to the National Academy of Engineering, the first Hispanic to receive these honors. He holds seven honorary doctorates and has given commencement addresses at six major universities. Two professional conferences have been named in his honor: the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference and the Blackwell-Tapia Mathematics Conference. Tapia served on the National Science Board from 1996-2002. Because of his leadership Rice University is recognized as a national leader in the preparation of women and underrepresented minority doctoral degree recipients in science, engineering, and mathematics.

Education Session - “Getting Started in Python Programming”
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an education session to learn how to program in Python with Joe Varnell!

Date & Time: Dec. 16, 2020 at 2:00pm CT
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Joe Varnell Bio:
A Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin; Joe Varnell has been an Engineer for almost 40 years. Over that time, he has been a Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, and a Quality Engineer.
He is also a big volunteer with FIRST Robotics. He loves mentoring the students and teaches them programming and electrical.
Joe earned a Math Degree at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Entrepreneurship Session - Q&A with Gaby Natale
2020-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an Entrepreneurship Session with Gaby Natale!
Date & Time: Dec. 10 at 2:00pm CT
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Thank you to our sponsor, General Motors.

Gaby Natale Bio:
Gaby Natale is a triple Daytime EMMY® winner, TV personality, bestselling author and motivational speaker. She is the executive producer and host of the nationally-syndicated TV show SuperLatina on PBS’ VME network.
One of the most prestigious media personalities in Spanish-language television, Natale is among a few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her TV show but also a television studio. This unique situation has allowed her to combine her passion for media and her entrepreneurial spirit.
People magazine named Natale one of 2018’s “25 Most Powerful Latinas”, highlighting the inspirational story of how she went from a local TV show that started out of a carpet warehouse to becoming the only Latina in US history to win triple back-to-back Daytime EMMYs. Her popularity grew even further when her first book, “The Virtuous Circle” by HarperCollins, became an instant bestseller, topping Amazon’s New Releases charts in 3 different categories (Business, Inspiration and Self-Help).
Natale is also the founder of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences that serves Fortune 500 companies such as Hilton Worldwide, Sprint, AT&T, eBay and Amazon. In the digital world, she has a thriving fan base with over 52 million views on YouTube and 250K+ followers on Social Media.
In 2019, Natale launched Welcome All Beauty, her own hairpiece and extension line dedicated to women who need to be camera-ready on the go.
A tireless advocate of gender and diversity issues, Natale is a sought-after bilingual speaker and a frequent collaborator with nonprofits such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and Voto Latino. She has keynoted conferences from the United Nations to tech shows and trade gatherings across the US and Latin America. Natale has been featured in Forbes, CNN, Buzzfeed, NBC News, Univision and Latino Leaders magazine. She is the recipient of NALIP’s Digital Trailblazer Award and of a GLAAD Media Award nomination for her portrayal of Latino LGBTQ youth in media.
Natale holds a bachelor’s in International Relations and a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of San Andres and Columbia University. Prior to starting her career in television, Natale taught Communication and Journalism courses at the University of Texas. Originally from Argentina, Natale holds triple citizenship from the United States, Argentina and Italy and has lived in London (UK), Mexico, Washington DC and Buenos Aires.

STEM TALK - Monique Velásquez of Chevron
2020-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a STEM TALK with Monique Velásquez of Chevron!
Date & Time: Dec. 8, 2020 at 2:00pm CT
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We will be announcing the winners of the #SERChallenge2020 during this webinar.

Monique Velásquez Bio:
Monique Velásquez was born and raised in New Orleans, LA to Colombian parents. She joined Chevron in 2004 as an Exploration Geophysicist for their Texas and Alaska North Slope US assets. She currently serves as the head of the Global Exploration Review Team – Houston, TX.
Throughout her career Monique has gained broad technical and business experience of increasing responsibility. She has held roles across Chevron’s corporate business segments focused in North America, West Africa and the Technology Center, where she worked in technical earth science, organizational capability and strategic planning. In her current position, she serves as the head of the Chevron’s corporate assurance group responsible for assessing the risk and size of the company’s global exploration portfolio. She is also part of Chevron’s executive Exploration Leadership Team responsible for setting the company’s global Exploration strategy.
Monique is an active member of Chevron’s Women Executive and SOMOS (Latin American and Hispanic) employee networks which promote STEM, internal and external mentoring and diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Monique has a B.S. degree in Geology from the University of New Orleans and a M.S. in Geophysics from the University of Texas El Paso. In her career, Monique has lived and worked in multiple locations such as Midland, TX, Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.
When outside of work, she enjoys watching international soccer games, classic comedies, reading fiction, international traveling and spending time with family.

SER National Annual Community Day
2020-11-20 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
In conjunction with the 2020 Annual Conference, SER National is hosting a virtual “Community Day,” on Friday, November 20, 2020 over Webex.
Community Day will be focused on STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Mathematics). Students and other community members can experience hands-on interactive activities, hear from STEM leaders and educators, participate in educational workshops, learn about STEM-related careers, and get a chance to win STEM prizes!
Please join us for this very special day dedicated to showcasing STEM opportunities for our youth.
If you have not registered, you can watch Community Day via Facebook Live on our Facebook page or live on our Youtube channel.

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Community Day Speakers

Anthony LopezMotivational Speaker
Tony López is an experienced C-Suite and Board executive with a reputation as an inspirational, multicultural and bilingual leader. A sought-after speaker and expert on leadership and management topics, López has presented to audiences throughout the globe. He has a strong track record of success in global president-level leadership positions in publicly traded companies. He is recognized as a strategic thinker and people developer with a proven record for bringing about positive and empowering change while driving breakthrough results.
López holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a master’s degree in engineering management, and is a graduate of the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. He is a member of the Latino Corporate Director’s Association and the National Association of Corporate Directors where he holds the Governance Fellow designation.

Chester EltonMotivational Speaker
Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees in organizational strategy, vision and values. In his inspiring talks, Elton provides real solutions for leaders looking to build culture, manage change and drive innovation. His work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe, revealing the proven secrets behind high performance cultures and teams.
In 2020 Global Gurus research organization ranked Chester #4 among the world’s top leadership experts and #2 among the world’s top organizational culture experts. The Employee Engagement Awards 2020 named him a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencer; and Engagedly named him Top HR Influencer of 2020.

D.J. VanasMember of the Odawa NationDecorated Former USAF Officer
D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas is the perfect example of the power of the warrior spirit. As a member of the Odawa Nation of Michigan, he was born to impoverished teenage parents. From sleeping in a drawer for the first three months of his life to becoming a U.S. Air Force officer, a world-renowned motivational speaker and best-selling author, he has seen firsthand what can happen if you work hard and dedicate yourself to a cause.
Vanas holds a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Science from the University of Southern California. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors on the National Board of Certified Counselors. D.J. is the president and owner of Native Discovery Inc. and was featured on the PBS Special, The Warrior Tradition.

Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis​Director, National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJohn H. Glenn Research Center
Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis serves as the director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. In this position, she is responsible for planning, organizing and directing required activities to accomplish the missions assigned to the center. Previously, she served as deputy director of the Research and Engineering Directorate, director of the Aeronautics Research Office, chief of the Project Liaison and Integration Office, and chief of the Electrochemistry Branch. While she was chief of the Electrochemistry Branch at Glenn, she facilitated the strengthening of energy storage and power competencies as well as the establishment of new partnerships in support of NASA missions.
Pérez-Davis, a native of Puerto Rico, earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Puerto Rico; a Master of Science degree from the University of Toledo and a doctoral degree from Case Western Reserve University in Chemical Engineering. In 2006, she completed NASA’s Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program and the Office of Personnel Management Program.

Dr. Calvin MackieSTEM NOLA CEO
Dr. Calvin Mackie is an award-winning mentor, inventor, author, former engineering professor, internationally renowned speaker and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of STEM NOLA, a non-profit organization founded to expose, inspire and engage communities about the opportunities in STEM.
Dr. Mackie struggled with his grades in high school and had to take remedial classes at Morehouse College prior to pursuing his bachelor’s degree. After completing those classes, he graduated from Morehouse College in 1990 and was simultaneously awarded a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. After that, he earned his master’s degree and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1996 from Georgia Tech.

56th SER National Annual Conference
2020-11-18 11:00 - 2020-11-19 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The 56th SER National Annual Conference will be held on November 18th and 19th on Webex. This year’s conference, entitled “Partnerships for Progress in an Era of Innovation” will include inspiring speakers, educational workshops and training.
Also, as a part of the 2020 Annual Conference, SER National will be hosting Women’s Entrepreneurship workshops, which will focus on a wide-range of subjects vital to successful entrepreneurship, including financial literacy, business plans, social media, marketing, loans, and taxes.
SER National looks forward to welcoming partners from all across the country to this important gathering.

Conference Registration
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Wednesday – November 18, 2020

Attendee Registration

11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Dr. Dan Arvizu – Chancellor NMSUIgnacio Salazar – SER CEOJosé Hernández – Astronaut (ret)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Tarsha Polk – Director of the LiftFund DFW Women’s Business Center

Thursday – November 19, 2020

Attendee Registration

11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
William Clay Ford Jr. – Executive Chairman of Ford Motor CompanyIgnacio Salazar – SER CEOJohn “Danny” Olivas Ph.D., P.E. – Astronaut (ret)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Merary Simeon – PepsiCo, Vice President of Diversity & Engagement

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Speakers

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 & Thursday, November 19, 2020
Ignacio SalazarSER, President and CEO
Ignacio Salazar serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc., a national network of employment and training providers comprised of affiliates in 24 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, providing services to more than one million people annually. Unanimously selected by the SER National Board of Directors to lead the organization in 2001, Mr. Salazar is committed to SER’s mission of transforming lives through employment, education, and empowerment.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Dr. Dan ArvizuNew Mexico State University System, Chancellor
Dr. Dan Arvizu became Chancellor and the 28th Chief Executive of the New Mexico State University System (NMSU) on June 1, 2018. NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant institution founded in 1888 and is presently one of the nation’s foremost Hispanic-serving universities. NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College and is home to the very first Honors College in New Mexico. Dr. Arvizu is the second alumnus and first Hispanic to be hired as the NMSU System Chancellor and Chief Executive. Chancellor Arvizu has set a new vision and strategic direction for the NMSU system that focused on student success and upward mobility, elevating research and creativity, and amplifying outreach and economic development. He previously served in various roles at Emerson Collective including Chief Technology Officer, STEM Evangelist, and Senior Advisor. He also currently serves as a Venture Partner for Sustainability for Ridge-Lane Partners, Ltd. and as a Precourt Institute Energy Scholar at Stanford University.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
José HernándezAstronaut (Ret.)
José M. Hernández is the first migrant farmworker to become a NASA astronaut. Born into a migrant farm working family from Mexico, José wanted to fly in space ever since he heard that the first Hispanic-American, Franklin Chang-Diaz, had been selected for the Astronaut Corps.
Hernandez attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. He was then awarded a full scholarship to the graduate program at the University of California in Santa Barbara, where he continued his engineering studies. In 1987, he accepted a full-time job with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. While at Lawrence Livermore, Hernandez worked on signal and image processing applications in radar imaging, computed tomography, and acoustic imaging. Later in his career, Hernandez worked on developing quantitative x-ray film imaging analysis techniques for the x-ray laser program. Hernandez applied these techniques in the medical physics arena and co-developed the first full-field digital mammography imaging system. This system has proven useful for detecting breast cancer at an earlier stage than present film/screen mammography techniques. He has also worked in the international arena where he represented Lawrence Livermore and the U.S. Department of Energy on Russian nuclear non-proliferation issues.
After several applications to the astronaut program, José was selected as part of the 19th class of U.S. Astronauts in 2004. On August 28, 2009, José was assigned to the STSe128 Space Shuttle Discovery mission as the flight engineer. He realized his dream of reaching for the stars came true as he blasted off into space on a 14 day mission to the International Space Station.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Tarsha PolkLiftFund Dallas Fort Worth Women’s Business Center, Director
Tarsha Polk is an experienced professional with over 20 years of combined marketing, sales, corporate training and entrepreneurial expertise. As an entrepreneur, author, business coach and international speaker, she is passionate about empowering others to succeed in business and life.
Tarsha currently serves as the Director of the LiftFund Dallas Fort Worth Women’s Business Center. As director, Tarsha provides support and guidance to entrepreneurs seeking to start or grow their businesses, and connect them to additional business and financial resources in their community.
Tarsha is an engage member of the local business community and has received numerous awards including 40 Under 40 in Collin County, Business of the Year from the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce, Women in the Media Award and the Leadership Award from National Association of Women Business Owners. She is the immediate past-president of NAWBO’s Dallas chapter, and currently serves on the Dallas Independent School District’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee. Tarsha lists winning a contract with the National Football League for Super Bowl XLV as her biggest career defining moment to date.
In her free time, she volunteers with organizations helping high school students and military veterans learn about entrepreneurship.

Thursday, November 19, 2020
William Clay Ford, Jr.Executive Chairman of the Board, Ford Motor Company
As Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, William Clay Ford Jr. is leading the company that put the world on wheels into the 21st century. He joined the Board of Directors in 1988 and has been its chairman since January 1999.
Prior to joining the Board of Directors in 1988, he held positions in manufacturing, sales, marketing, product development and finance. In 1999, he became Chairman of the Board of Directors, and served as chief executive officer from 2001 – 2006. During his tenure as CEO he took the company from a $5.5 billion loss to three straight years of profitability. He also played a critical role in stewarding the company through the 2008-2009 economic crisis and to its resurgence as a market leader.
In 2000, under Bill’s leadership, Ford published its first corporate citizenship report outlining the economic, environmental and social impact of company products and operations around the world. In 2004, he led Ford Motor Company’s efforts to redevelop the Ford Rouge Center, the world’s largest brownfield reclamation project, and transformed it into a model of lean, flexible and environmentally-responsible manufacturing, saving millions of dollars in energy and other costs. Bill championed the Ford Escape Hybrid, the world’s first hybrid-electric sport utility vehicle, and has led efforts advance Ford’s investments in connected, electrified and autonomous vehicles. In 2018, he championed the acquisition of Michigan Central Station which will be the centerpiece of a new mobility innovation district in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood.
Under his leadership the company’s philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, focused its efforts on helping communities, supporting education and improving safety through driving skills training. In 2005 he launched the Ford Volunteer Corps to enhance the efforts of employee volunteers serving communities around the world. In its first ten years, Ford 30,000 volunteers worked on more than 9,000 projects in 40 countries.
Bill’s charitable, volunteer and business efforts are highlighted by his commitment to the city of Detroit. As Vice Chairman of the Detroit Lions football team, he led efforts to build a new, environmentally friendly stadium in Detroit – Ford Field. He is a member of various non-profit and for-profit boards including Business Leaders for Michigan and The Henry Ford, a national landmark and American history museum in Dearborn, Michigan. He also is a founding partner of Fontinalis Partners, LLC, a Michigan-based investment firm that acts as a strategic operating partner to transportation infrastructure technology companies.
Bill holds a Master of Science degree in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University.

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Merary SimeonPepsiCo, Vice President of Diversity & Engagement
Merary Simeon is a wife, mother, business owner, board member, ministry volunteer, and proven Human Resources Executive with more than 20 years of experience. While working for various Fortune 100 companies in both North America and Latin America, she’s become an expert in Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Management, Leadership Consulting, Culture Change, Executive Coaching, and Public Speaking. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of the needs and opportunities critical to leaders and associates alike at all levels.
Merary is currently pursuing her doctorate in strategic leadership at Regent University. Merary has a master’s degree in Human Resources from Fordham University and a bachelor’s degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth. She is a certified Hogan Assessment Coach. She also serves on the Women’s Food Service Forum board of the directors and the advisory board of Back on My Feet.
She is a native of Puerto Rico and currently resides in Plano, Texas, with her family. She credits her success to Jesus Christ. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” Philippians 4:13.

Thursday, November 19, 2020
John “Danny” OlivasAstronaut, Ph.D., P.E. (Ret.)
Dr. Olivas, a Mission Specialist for NASA for 12 years, worked on technical projects on land, under the ocean and in space. He was a crew member on two space shuttle missions, logging more than 650 hours, 440 earth orbits and 11 million miles in space and participating in five spacewalks totaling 34 hours. In space, he installed critical components into the International Space Station. He also accomplished the first ever spacewalk to repair the shuttle while in orbit, when damaged heat shielding posed a potentially disastrous threat to the shuttle and its crew.
My goal is to bring Mission Assurance “down to earth” to become a process terrestrial companies understand and implement. Most product defects and process failures are the result of error occurring within the larger system in which these products and processes operate. By applying the rigorous approach used in the manned space flight, the “Lessons Learned In Space” provide proof that implementation of a Mission Assurance approach is an effective method to assess and mitigate risk. The approach is comprehensive, yet simple enough, to successfully be deployed in virtually any terrestrial environment; from the medical industry to oil and gas production. Training employees to Think Like an Astronaut™ impacts the bottom line and has proven performance in providing a substantial return on investment.
Currently, Dr. Olivas is the president and driving force behind OMS117,™ a team of veteran scientists, engineers and business people who use Lessons Learned In Space™ to prevent or mitigate catastrophic engineering failures of critical systems and processes that could undermine a mission’s success, injure people, or squander assets. Dr. Olivas holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and materials science from Rice University.

Sesión de Educación - Panel: Becas universitarias
2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Panel: Becas universitarias
5 de noviembre
2:00pm CT
¿Está interesado en solicitar becas universitarias?
¡Únase a nosotros para el panel de becas de esta semana de representantes de instituciones de educación superior!
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Sesión de Educación - “Navegando los procesos de solicitud de becas universitarias”
2020-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
“Navegando los procesos de solicitud de becas universitarias” con Dr. Rudy Jimenez.
4 de noviembre
2:00pm CT
No pierda la oportunidad de averiguar cómo puede pagar la educación universitaria de su estudiante.
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Sesión de Educación - Panel: Instituciones universitarias
2020-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Panel: Instituciones universitarias
3 de noviembre
2:00pm CT
¿Quiere aprender más sobre cómo seleccionar la universidad adecuada? Regístrese esta semana para nuestra sesión del panel de la universidad.
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Sesión de Educación - “Cómo seleccionar una universidad”
2020-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
“Cómo seleccionar una universidad” con Yuliana Porras-Mendoza.
2 de noviembre
2:00pm CT
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Yuliana Porras-Mendoza se enfoca y aboga por la educación superior dentro de nuestras comunidades.

Entrepreneurship Session with Tracy Irby
2020-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a SER MUJER Entrepreneurship Session with Tracy Irby.
Topic: “Entrepreneurship Programs in Universities”
Date & Time: October 29 at 2:00pm CT
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Tracy Irby Bio
Tracy Irby has a passion for entrepreneurship. She has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and has been a business advisor for 8 years and assisted over 1000 small business owners. She is currently the Associate Director at Texas Woman’s University – Center for Women Entrepreneur. She has a BBA & MBA from Texas A & M University – Commerce.

STEM TALK - Dr. Concepción Jiménez-González
2020-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a STEM TALK with Dr. Concepción “Conchita” Jiménez-González, the Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability global Lead for Research & Development at GlaxoSmithKline.
Date & Time: October 27 at 2:00 pm CT
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Dr. Concepción “Conchita” Jiménez-González Bio
Dr. Concepción “Conchita” Jiménez-González is the Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability global Lead for R&D at GlaxoSmithKline. In this role, she leads the global team that enables R&D to develop medicines and consumer products safely and sustainably. Prior to this, she has had a series of roles of increasing responsibility, including Graduate Program Lead, Director of New Product Development, Director of Operational Sustainability, Director of Analytics and Reporting; among others. She has lived and worked in Mexico, UK and several areas in the US. Prior to GSK she worked as an environmental engineer for GeoEnvironmental Consultants; as a program manager, researcher and project engineer at ITESM in Mexico; and as visiting researcher at Pfizer.
In addition to her job at GSK, she is an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University’s Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, and serves in the Scientific Advisory Committee in Chemicals for the US EPA, and in the Editorial advisory Board for the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from North Carolina State University; an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from ITESM; México and a B.S. in Chemical and Industrial Engineering at the Chihuahua Institute of Technology, México.

Employment Training - "The Art of Interviewing"
2020-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for an Employment Training session with Dr. Joeletta Patrick.
Topic: “The Art of Interviewing”
Date & Time:
October 26, 2020
2:00pm CT
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Dr. Joeletta Patrick Bio
Dr. Joeletta Patrick is a native of Greensboro, NC where she attended North Carolina A&T State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Upon graduation, she moved to Houston, TX, and began her career in the NASA industry. She has worked as a Flight Controller for the International Space Station program as well as a Time-Phased Power Analyst until assuming a role in the Office of STEM Engagement.
Dr. Patrick moved to Headquarters in Washington, DC where she served in various capacities like the Agency Manager for the Minority University Research and Education Program and the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. She also worked a short-term assignment as a Senior Fellow for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Patrick currently serves as the Director of the California Office of STEM Engagement at Ames Research Center and Armstrong Flight Research Center.
She holds a Doctorate of Business Administration and Masters of Business Administration from University of Maryland Global Campus. In her spare time, she works with the North Carolina based Lupus focused non-profit called Beautiful Butterflies and is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Education Session - University Panel
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a scholarship panel. Representatives from higher-education institutions will be discussing a variety of scholarship opportunities.
Higher Education Institutions represented:

Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Stanford University
UTA
Army ROTC

Date & Time: Oct 21 at 2:00 pm CT
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