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Alternative Careers to Academia
Alternative Careers to Academia
February 9th, 2024
This panel was hosted by the University of South Florida’s Communication Research Committee in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
My role
Participate as a field expert on working in the corporate world after academia.
Share experiences and personal insights with panel of approximately 20 Masters and Doctoral students from USF’s Department of Communication (my alma mater for my Master’s degree).
Topics included: finding alternate career paths, repositioning academic work in a business/corporate context, marketing yourself ourside of academia, building community and making connections, and achieving your desired salary and benefits during negotiations.
Moderator
Moderator
High Growth LIVE "Building Connections and Well-being in the Hybrid Era"
High Growth LIVE "Building Connections and Well-being in the Hybrid Era"
October 26th, 2023
50 attendees registered for virtual panel
My role
Moderated live panel, keeping things conversational and on-topic
Curated and recruited panel of experts from TD SYNNEX and Upwork
Drafted guiding questions for panel
Conducted rehearsal session with all panelists
Panel Description: Learn from HR professionals, team leaders, and well-being experts about the impact of social interactions on employee happiness, productivity, and overall well-being. Gain insights into organizing engaging team-building activities and discover the positive outcomes of incorporating social events and volunteer opportunities, creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, regardless of remote work arrangements.
Panelists
Denise Dixon, Global Community Relations Manager, TD SYNNEX
Shelby Hauge, Global Well-being Manager, TD SYNNEX
Jessica “JJ” Reeder, Director of Remote Organizational Effectiveness, Upwork
Podcast co-host
Podcast co-host
The Digital Connection
The Digital Connection
October 2nd, 2023
After a successful initial panel, I was invited to reprise the “Finding Balance” panel from High Growth Live Spring 2023 on the podcast “The Digital Connection,” a podcast hosted by the TD SYNNEX Advanced Solutions organization.
Link to the podcast recording here
My role
Reconnect with panelists
Adjust questions and prompts based on the successes from the live panel
Moderate the discussion for the recorded podcast
Moderator
Moderator
High Growth LIVE "Finding Balance: Prioritizing Wellness in the Fast-Paced IT Channel"
High Growth LIVE "Finding Balance: Prioritizing Wellness in the Fast-Paced IT Channel"
May 12th, 2023
50 attendees registered for virtual panel
My role
Moderated live panel, keeping things conversational and on-topic
Curated and recruited panel of experts from TD SYNNEX and Indiana University
Drafted guiding questions for panel
Conducted rehearsal session with all panelists
Panel Description: As professionals in the IT channel, we're often immersed in a fast-paced work environment that can easily lead to burnout and stress. However, maintaining a work-life balance is crucial to our overall health and well-being. This panel discussion will explore strategies for achieving a healthy balance between work and personal life while excelling in our careers. Our panel will be composed of wellness practitioners, channel leaders, and professionals who will share their insights and personal experience on creating sustainable routines, prioritizing self-care, and building a supportive network to ensure our mental and physical health stays at its best.
Panelists
Raquel Acuna, Global Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, TD SYNNEX
Shelby Hauge, Global Well-being Manager, TD SYNNEX
Edlin Garcia, Ph.D. Candidate in Public Health, University of Indiana
Ed Morales, global V.P. of Security and High-Growth Business Development, TD SYNNEX
Clay Davis, V.P. of Global Analytics and IoT
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