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LONG BEACH NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018

OCTOBER 5th & 6th, 2018 | LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

Hiring Humans: Free Career Fair

LONG BEACH NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018

We’re in our 3rd year at the Long Beach Convention Center hosting the Wonder Women Tech National Conference on October 5th and 6th at the Long Beach Convention Center. We’re excited to expand our vision globally and build our largest conference yet!

Join us as we explore the intersection between tech, entertainment, the arts, and interactive technology, in addition to exploring innovation, D&I initiatives, career development, leadership and all things STEAM!

Our largest career fair that is FREE and Open to the Public will take place Saturday, October 6th, right inside the conference! The details of this event will be announced soon.

Join Our Sponsored Events

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Get Dressed For Success

Fri, September 28, 2018
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT

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Women of Color Mixer

Fri, October 5, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

VIP Launch Party

Fri, October 5, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT

OUR MAGIC PROGRAMS

Hiring Humans
Career Fair

Our Hiring Humans Career Fair and Expo is always FREE and features a range of activities and programs designed to help you #LevelUp in your career and life. Candidates and Companies can interact via our Jobbio Jobs Board online. Enjoy expo and career fair booths, Mentor Magic Sessions, Resume Review Lounge, round table workshops, and in select conferences–a speaker series!

Mentor Magic
Sessions

Enjoy intimate round table discussions with your favorite Mentor. Each mentor is carefully curated and offers a wide range of expertise, from engineering, STEAM, C-suite, management, being a founder, and more!

Junior
Innovation Camp

We are creating a legacy for future generations to gain access to education, career development, mentorship and workshops to expose K-12 and young innovators to STEAM industries. We work with unified school districts, nonprofits, and organizations to provide activities such as coding workshops, Scratch, design, DIY projects, and more!

HIRING HUMANS CAREER FAIR

Our Career Fair and Expo is FREE and open to the public and we have partnered with Jobbio to provide a digital platform where candidates and companies can interact and engage prior to the conference, during the conference and two weeks post-conference!

RESUME REVIEWS

The Resume Review section will be available for Expo participants. There will be assigned Resume Review time slots with our Special Guest Resume Reviewers as well as volunteer coordinators assisting when available. For better assistance, please come to the Resume Review section early for the fixed time slots noted below.

Natasha Bunin, Technical Recruiter, Google

Natasha Bunin

Technical Recruiter | Google

Time: Friday, October 5th | 12:00 PM – 3 PM

Erika Klics, Recruiter, Diversity Initiatives, Zapier

Erica Klics

Recruiter, Diversity Initiatives | Zapier

Time: Saturday, October 6th | 1:30 PM – 3 PM

EXPO HALL

· Expo Stage with Free Speaker series
· Networking Co-Working Space sponsored by The Hivery
· STEAM camps for youth sponsored by Google
· Mindfulness Zone sponsored by MINDBODY, Inc.
· Resume Review
· Mentor Magic Sessions
· Fashion Tech Presentation
· Female Founder Booths
· Breakouts and Workshops
· Mommy Lounge and daycare

JUNIOR INNOVATION CAMPS

Friday, October 5th 2018 | Rooms 201 A & B

FREE STEAM Curriculum for 200 middle school children will be bussed in from the Long Beach Unified School District. These students will learn CS First program with Google using Google Chromebooks, and enjoy special guest speakers and interactive activities.

CAMP AGENDA:

  • Interactive warm-up activity
  • CS First Coding Hour
  • Special Guest Speaker Series
  • Closing activity with treats and swag
  • Students adjourn

Saturday, October 6th 2018 | Room 201 A

Participants will engage in a Junior Innovation Camp hosted by the Long Beach Public Libraries.

  • Open to ages 8-14
  • 20 spots available for each workshop

Light up Sketchbooks
Learn the basics of circuitry to make something pretty rad you can show off to all of your friends, a one of a kind light-up sketchbook. We will make a simple light-emitting circuit using LEDs, copper tape, a coin battery and your creativity. Once your circuit is complete it’s time to fill it up with doodles, ideas, inventions and more.

The workshop times are as follows:

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

MOMMY LOUNGE & CHILD WATCH

We are pleased to welcome a truly female founded company with a great mission to care for your young children while you enjoy the conference! Exceptional Event Childcare will be on hand both days with their experienced and trusted professional staff.

EEC employs highly trained educated professionals, with police background checks, infant child CPR and first aid certification. They strive to provide you with superb service before, during, and after your event. They are committed to only having the newest educational toys and activity play areas that are both fun and magical for your child.

$0
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  • Volunteer at our
  • 3rd Annual National Conference
  • in Long Beach.
  • Fill out the form on our
  • Volunteer form
  • to start the application process.
$0
JR INNOVATION CAMP
  • Be a part of our
  • Junior Innovation Camp,
  • a program designed for
  • our young future leaders
  • in innovative technology
  • (ages from 8 to 14)
  • Saturday ONLY
$0
HIRING HUMAN CAREER FAIR
  • Join us with your resume
  • at our ever-expanding
  • Hiring Human
  • a tech career fair.
  • Free Entry
  • with Registration
$60
SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING
  • Special Ticket Pricing
  • for students to attend
  • our National Conference
  • in Long Beach.

  • Student ID Required

  • upon check-in.

EVENT SCHEDULES

Details of daily agenda will be updated in a few weeks.
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Thursday
2019-11-07
Main Stage
Innovate Stage
Expo Hall – Smart City Fest
Expo Hall - Resume Review
Expo Hall - Mentor Magic
Expo Hall - Activities
Breakout 203 A
Breakout 202 C
Breakout 202 B
Breakout 202 A
Breakout 201 A & B
Friday
2019-11-08
Main Stage
Innovate Stage
Expo Hall – Smart City Fest
Expo Hall - Resume Review
Expo Hall - Mentor Magic
Expo Hall - Activities
Breakout 203 A
Breakout 202 C
Breakout 202 B
Breakout 202 A
Breakout 201 A & B
Main Stage
Innovate Stage
Expo Hall – Smart City Fest
Expo Hall - Resume Review
Expo Hall - Mentor Magic
Expo Hall - Activities
Breakout 203 A
Breakout 202 C
Breakout 202 B
Breakout 202 A
Breakout 201 A & B
Main Stage
Innovate Stage
Expo Hall – Smart City Fest
Expo Hall - Resume Review
Expo Hall - Mentor Magic
Expo Hall - Activities
Breakout 203 A
Breakout 202 C
Breakout 202 B
Breakout 202 A
Breakout 201 A & B
09:00
REGISTRATION BEGINS
09:00 - 10:00
Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:30
Opening Ceremony: #TheRealShare — A Celebration of Friendship, Vulnerability, and How Two Women Inspired Each Other To Change The World
Opening Ceremony: #TheRealShare — A Celebration of Friendship, Vulnerability, and How Two Women Inspired Each Other To Change The World image
Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
Opening Ceremony: #TheRealShare — A Celebration of Friendship, Vulnerability, and How Two Women Inspired Each Other To Change The World image
Michelle Patterson
Founder, Global Women Foundation & CEO, The California Women’s Conference
10:00 - 14:00
Morning MC: Cheryl Sutherland, Founder and CEO, Please Notes
Morning MC: Cheryl Sutherland, Founder and CEO, Please Notes image
Cheryl Sutherland
Founder and CEO at PleaseNotes
10:35 - 10:50
Sustaining our Physical World in the Digital Age
Sustaining our Physical World in the Digital Age image
Missy Young
CIO at Switch
10:50 - 11:00
EMPOWER TALK: Wired to Serve: Tech Diplomats
EMPOWER TALK:  Wired to Serve: Tech Diplomats image
Elizabeth Slater
Information Management Officer at the U.S. Department of State
11:00 - 13:30
Morning MC — Gabriela M.C., Author & Entrepreneur
Morning MC — Gabriela M.C., Author & Entrepreneur image
Gabriela M.C.
Author & Entrepreneur
11:00 - 16:00
Dear Empowered Woman: Anonymous Letter Writing Workshop
11:00 - 12:00
Lydia Liang, Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
Lydia Liang, Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1 image
Lydia Liang
Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
11:00 - 16:00
Community of Belonging Quilt
Community of Belonging Quilt image
Shelley Williams
Educator, Leadership Developer and Creative
11:00 - 16:00
Smart City Zone

Located in the Expo Hall B, the Smart City Zone is where you can connect with innovators from technology companies to learn more about smart city solutions. The interactive space will contain demonstrations and displays for you to explore what makes Long Beach a smart city!

11:00 - 16:00
Visit City of Long Beach Smart City Booth

Long Beach Smart Cities team is hosting an informational booth where you can learn about the City’s programs and initiatives designed to improve government transparency, protect your privacy, and connect communities. While you’re there, take our short survey to enter a chance to win prizes!

11:00 - 13:00
Victoria, Young, Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, and Consultant
Victoria, Young, Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, and Consultant image
Victoria Young
Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, and Consultant
11:00 - 11:15
Special Address: Mayor Robert Garcia, City of Long Beach
Special Address: Mayor Robert Garcia, City of Long Beach image
Mayor Robert Garcia
Mayor of The City of Long Beach
11:00 - 11:45
Smart City Focus Group: Creating a “smart” Long Beach

Join is for a group discussion on the tradeoffs of making Long Beach “smart.”

Smart City Focus Group: Creating a “smart” Long Beach image
Gwen Shaffer
Associate Professor + City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission Chair, California State
11:00 - 16:00
Artist Circle
11:15 - 11:25
Inspire the Next – Wonder Girls Tech
Inspire the Next – Wonder Girls Tech image
Bethany Orozco
Statewide Recruitment & Communications Director, EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
11:25 - 11:40
We Are the Science Fiction of Our Ancestors: Reclaiming Space & Power for Indigenous Futures Through Technology
We Are the Science Fiction of Our Ancestors: Reclaiming Space & Power for Indigenous Futures Through Technology image
Johnnie Jae
Founder of A Tribe Called Geek
11:30 - 14:30
TBA
11:30 - 12:30
Technology Career Exploration

If you are looking to explore a career in the technology field, in this session, the panelist will discuss the essentials for career success; crafting a professional resume, and networking by using professional tools, including LinkedIn. Each panelist brings expertise from their industry, including Technology; Entertainment; and Leveraging entrepreneurship in a gig economy.

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Tamika Taylor
Small Business Consultant at TaylorMade Sol. LLC
Technology Career Exploration image
Cassie Betts
Programmer/Instructor- MISLA / Founding Member- Black Women in Tech
Technology Career Exploration image
Marsha Cole
Office Coordinator at NBCUniversal Digital Ad Sales
Technology Career Exploration image
Nikisha Franco Smith
Project Manager / Designer
11:30 - 14:00
City of LB Innovation Luncheon and 2019 Civic Innovation Awards (INVITE ONLY)

The Civic Innovation Awards are presented to various City Departments and employees that have demonstrated their ability to implement creative solutions to some of the City’s challenges. The Awards Luncheon is an opportunity for government employees, city officials, university faculty and students, and community members to recognize the outstanding efforts around the use of open data, local government support, and facilitated design processes. The event will bring together the ingenuity of skilled leaders and actors that work towards developing urban solutions to improve the lives of residents. Everyone from designers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and activists are welcome to attend. Keynote speaker Police Chief Robert Luna will share about innovations in Public Safety, followed by award presentations by Acting City Manager Tom Modica. Lunch will be provided to attendees. The five award categories include the City Manager’s Award, Innovative Partnerships, Community Engagement, Administration and Social Innovation.

11:30 - 11:40
Kick off and Opening Remarks
11:30 - 12:30
Tech Diplomacy Solves Challenges

As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the U.S. Department of State advances the interests of the American people, their safety, and economic prosperity. The Department operates across more than 270 locations abroad, and throughout the United States, to amplify our nation’s voice and bring diplomacy to areas with critical needs. Foreign and Civil Services employees promote diplomacy while advancing America’s interests, solving global challenges, and finding new ways to work together as a country to maximize the impact of our nation’s resources. The U.S. Department of State’s vision is to promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world on behalf of the American people. Visit us at: https://careers.state.gov/

 

Tech Diplomacy Solves Challenges image
D. Josiane “Josie” Lee
Recruitment and Outreach Officer (Washington DC), U.S. Department of State
Tech Diplomacy Solves Challenges image
Cecilia Cho
Diplomat in Residence Southern CA, U.S. Department of State
Tech Diplomacy Solves Challenges image
Patrick Sheard
Diplomatic Security DS/DSS | Foreign Service Security Technician Specialist, U.S. Department of State
11:45 - 12:00
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator image
John Keisler
Director of Economic Development of City of Long Beach
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator image
John Shen
CEO of Sunstone Investments
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator image
Wade Martin
Director of CSULB Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator image
Thomas Phelps
Vice President & CIO of Laserfiche
PANEL: Introducing the Long Beach Accelerator image
Linda Ding
Director of Strategic Marketing at Laserfiche
11:45 - 12:00
Co-Designing the Employee Experience
Co-Designing the Employee Experience image
Steven Chaparro
Principal Culture Designer at Studio META
12:00 - 12:45
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling image
CJ Jones
CEO, Sign World TV, Actor (Baby Driver, Avatar 2) Director, Writer, & Producer
Angela Maria Nardolillo
Creative Director, Humanitarian, Public Speaker
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling image
Maleni Chaitoo
Co-Executive Producer and co-star of the hit comedy web series, Don’t Shoot the Messenger / United Nations on Disability, American Sign Language Cultural Programming, and Linguistic Human Rights Advocate
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling image
Natasha Ofili
“Undone” on Amazon Prime, “The Politician” on Netflix
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling image
Antoinette Abbamonte
SAG/AFTRA PWD (people with disabilities) Diversity Committee Member / Actress
DEAF PANEL: We Matter Too! The Deaf Women in STEAM Shattering the Glass Ceiling image
Kristy Ramos
Director of CSD Works for Communication Service for the Deaf, Founder of the Hidden Gems of Deaf Latinx, Motivational speaker
12:00 - 13:00
Chrissy Morgan, Recruitment Consultant, TIRO Securtiy
Chrissy Morgan, Recruitment Consultant, TIRO Securtiy image
Chrissy Morgan
Recruitment Consultant, TIRO Security
12:05 - 12:20
Legacy … and Beyond!
Amy Arambulo Negrette
Cloudreach
12:25 - 12:40
Creatable World
Creatable World image
Phil Christine
Sr. Director of Connected Play, Mattel
12:30 - 14:00
Conscious Conversations with Rise Up For You
  • Round Table Workshop: Building Your C.O.R.E Confidence: Your Success Depends On It! Facilitated by: Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder & CEO Rise Up For You
Conscious Conversations with Rise Up For You image
Nada Lena Nasserdeen
Founder & CEO, Rise Up For You
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH
12:40 - 12:55
Jacqueline Schaffern – CEO and Founder of Natural Glam
Jacqueline Schaffern – CEO and Founder of Natural Glam image
Jacqueline Schaffern, M.D.
CEO and Founder of Natural Glam
12:45 - 12:55
Mindful Moment
Mindful Moment image
Stephanie Erazo
Founder at Travel Slay Fitness + Prana Wellness
12:55 - 13:55
Lunch/Expo
13:00 - 13:30
Chelsey Warren, Sr. Technical Recruiter, thredUP
Chelsey Warren, Sr. Technical Recruiter, thredUP image
Chelsey Warren
Sr. Technical Recruiter at thredUP
13:00 - 13:30
PANEL: The Women Who Build Ecosystems That Empower Women in STEAM
PANEL: The Women Who Build Ecosystems That Empower Women in STEAM image
Rebecca Shaddix
Founder & CEO at Strategica Partners
PANEL: The Women Who Build Ecosystems That Empower Women in STEAM image
Kunbi Tinuoye
Founder & CEO at UrbanGeekz
PANEL: The Women Who Build Ecosystems That Empower Women in STEAM image
Cindy Gross
Strategic Adviser at Befriending Dragons
PANEL: The Women Who Build Ecosystems That Empower Women in STEAM image
Paola Mendoza
Principal, UX Design at GoGuardian
13:00 - 13:45
Mentor Magic Session: Session One
  • Round table # 1:  Spencer Grobe, Recruiting Program Manager, Riot Games
  • Round Table # 2:  Netta Peterbursky, Software Engineer, Google
Mentor Magic Session: Session One image
Spencer Grobe
Recruiting Program Manager at Riot Games
Mentor Magic Session: Session One image
Netta Petersburksy
Software Engineer, Google
13:30 - 16:00
Afternoon MC — Jacob Lawrence Founder & Principal Consultant, I Make Work Fun
Afternoon MC — Jacob Lawrence Founder & Principal Consultant, I Make Work Fun image
Jacob Lawrence
Founder & Principal Consultant at I Make Work Fun
13:30 - 13:50
TBA
13:30 - 15:00
Urf Academy Game Design Workshop, Riot Games

Urf Academy is a game design workshop created by Riot Games to teach students the fundamentals of game design, balance, and programming through an interactive board game activity that requires teamwork, collaboration, and creative thinking to create the most fun and balanced game possible. At the end of the workshop, students will have an opportunity to discuss what a career in the gaming industry looks like with professionals from Riot Games.

Jocelyn Monahan
Associate Analyst at Riot Games
Blake Edwards
Riot Games
Urf Academy Game Design Workshop, Riot Games image
Jordan Schmidt
Public Affairs Manager at Riot Games
13:30 - 14:00
Nicolas Lippa, Technology Sector Lead, City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau
Nicolas Lippa, Technology Sector Lead, City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau image
Nicolas Lippa
Technology Sector Lead at City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau
13:55 - 14:25
PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership

Moderator: Victoria Young, Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, and Consultant

Panelist: Katie Wilson, Head of eCommerce Southwest, Google Customer Solutions

Panelist: Maria Yap, Vice President of the Digital Imaging Organization, Product Development Lead for Photoshop and Lightroom, Adobe

Panelist: Kenyatta Powers, Chief Information Officer, Maryland Department of Human Services

Panelist: Sree Menon, COO, Tophatter

PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership image
Victoria Young
Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, and Consultant
PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership image
Katie Wilson
Head of eCommerce Southwest at Google Customer Solutions
PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership image
Maria Yap
Vice President of Digital Imaging Organization at Adobe
PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership image
Kenyatta Powers
Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Maryland State Government
PANEL: Women Who Lead: Exploring the Journey of Building Teams and Cultivating Leadership image
Sree Menon
COO of Tophatter
14:00 - 14:30
Amanda Rees, Recruiter, Weedmaps
Amanda Rees, Recruiter, Weedmaps image
Amanda Rees
Recruiter at Weedmaps
14:00 - 15:00
Netta Peterbursky, Software Engineer, Google
Netta Peterbursky, Software Engineer, Google image
Netta Petersburksy
Software Engineer, Google
14:00 - 15:30
Fired Up! Finding Your Power and Purpose

Many of us feel as though we aren’t getting the most out of life. We settle, allow ourselves to feel trapped and waste a lot of our time in circumstances that aren’t in our best interest. Most of us sense there is a better way, but we just don’t know how to take the first steps. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to intentionally create a life that reflects your highest purpose. Doing this is the secret to sustained fulfillment and satisfaction. The reason more people aren’t doing this is that it takes reflection and courage to get to purpose. Fired Up! is an experience that is specifically designed to get you on your way.

Fired Up! Finding Your Power and Purpose image
Elizabeth “Liz” Dadanian
VP of People, Go Guardian
14:00 - 18:00
Afternoon MC: Fionnghuala O’Reilly, Miss Universe Ireland 2019 and NASA Datanaut
14:00 - 15:30
Tap to Translate…Data into Human Value – UX Tech Workshop
Tap to Translate…Data into Human Value – UX Tech Workshop image
Heather Barker
Founder and Coordinator + UX Designer, Immersive Design Research Lab at California State University, Long Beach City of Long Beach
14:00 - 15:00
Smart City Workshop 1: Building an Inclusive Smart City

Looking to collaboratively discuss smart cities with other conference attendees? Join a facilitated community conversation in Expo Hall B. Using a design-thinking approach, you’ll brainstorm smart city challenges by walking through a day in the life in a smart city.

Register for this event now by clicking here. Space is limited!

Smart City Workshop 1: Building an Inclusive Smart City image
Steven Chaparro
Principal Culture Designer at Studio META
14:15 - 14:25
EMPOWER TALK: Gift of Life: The Power of One
EMPOWER TALK:  Gift of Life: The Power of One image
Taryn Williams
Second Chance Programs, Wonder Women Tech and CSULB Honors Student
14:30 - 15:15
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two
  • Round Table #1: Sigi Marmorstein, CEO, Telehealth Consulting Services, Inc. 
  • Round Table # 2: Ashley Martin-Golis, Director of Product, Mattel’s Connected Products Platform
  • Round Table # 3: Joanie Kraut, Director of Finance, Women In Games International (WIGI)
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two image
Ashley Martin-Golis
Director of Product, Mattel's Connected Products Platform
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two image
Joanie Kraut
Director of Finance, Women In Games International (WIGI)
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two image
Sigi Marmorstein
CEO, Telehealth Consulting Services, Inc. 
14:30 - 15:00
PANEL Mentor Magic: The Power of Women United

Moderator: Beate Chellete, Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code

Panelist: Whitnie Wiley, CEO (Chief Evolution Officer), Shifting Into Action

Panelist: Mary Lockwood, Managing Director, Mindera

Panelist: Lisa Blackwell, Real Estate Advisor, Author, “100 Cents On The Dollar”

Beate Chellete
Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code
PANEL Mentor Magic: The Power of Women United image
Whitnie Wiley
CEO (Chief Evolution Officer), Shifting Into Action
PANEL Mentor Magic: The Power of Women United image
Lisa Blackwell
Real Estate Advisor, Author, "100 Cents On The Dollar"
PANEL Mentor Magic: The Power of Women United image
Mary Lockwood
Managing Director at Mindera
14:30 - 14:45
From Equestrian to Electric: The Transportation Evolution
From Equestrian to Electric: The Transportation Evolution image
Sarah Haynes
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Chairwoman , Bolt Mobility
14:45 - 15:00
Spreading a Culture of Innovation
Spreading a Culture of Innovation image
Tracy Colunga
Director of Innovation Team, City of Long Beach
15:00 - 16:00
Nicolas Lippa, Technology Sector Lead, City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau
Nicolas Lippa, Technology Sector Lead, City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau image
Nicolas Lippa
Technology Sector Lead at City of Long Beach Workforce Bureau
15:00 - 15:30
Perception Does Not Have To Be Reality: How Being Aware Of Bias Can Lead To Inclusivity
Perception Does Not Have To Be Reality: How Being Aware Of Bias Can Lead To Inclusivity image
Jo Amato-Tuck
Global Partner Development Manager at Microsoft
15:05 - 15:15
Value Your Value – Keys to Negotiating Your Worth at Work
Value Your Value – Keys to Negotiating Your Worth at Work image
Cheryl Sutherland
Founder and CEO at PleaseNotes
15:15 - 15:30
EMPOWER TALK: Transform Your Workforce – Actionable Steps to Attract, Retain and Promote Diverse Talent
Anne Cocquyt
Founder and CEO of The GUILD
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging

Moderator: Sneha Narahalli, Product Leader, WalmartLabs
Panelist: Sonja Gittens Ottley, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Asana
Panelist: Maria Alvarez, General Manager of Shared Engineering Services in the Artificial Intelligence and Research Division, Microsoft
Panelist: Kathy Suarez, Organizational Development and Diversity & Inclusion at The Walt Disney Company
Panelist: Dr. Ngozi Orubo, Senior Reliability Program Manager, GE Renewable Energy

PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging image
Sneha Narahalli
Product Leader at WalmartLabs
PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging image
Sonja Gittens Ottley
Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Asana
PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging image
Maria Alvarez
General Manager of Shared Engineering Services in the Artificial Intelligence and Research Division at Microsoft
PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging image
Kathy Suarez
Organizational Development and Diversity & Inclusion at The Walt Disney Company
PANEL: The Future of Work and the Importance of Creating A Culture of Belonging image
Dr. Ngozi Orubo
Program Management Leader at GE Renewable Energy
15:35 - 15:45
EMPOWER TALK: Shot of Truth Podcast: Undocumented & Proud
EMPOWER TALK: Shot of Truth Podcast: Undocumented & Proud image
Victoria Matey Mendoza
Host of a Shot of Truth Podcast, TEDx Speaker, Speech Consultant, Programming and Events Manager
16:00 - 16:15
An insider look at building a successful career in STEM for a woman
An insider look at building a successful career in STEM for a woman image
Oksana Kubushyna
Head of Riot Platform Group (RPG)
16:20 - 16:40
Taking Up Space: Our Right, Our Responsibility, Our Rebellion
Taking Up Space: Our Right, Our Responsibility, Our Rebellion image
Ryann Richardson
Tech Founder, Inclusion Leader, Miss Black America
16:45 - 16:55
Mindful Moment
Mindful Moment image
Stephanie Erazo
Founder at Travel Slay Fitness + Prana Wellness
17:00 - 17:30
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future image
Wennie Allen
Senior Manager, Portfolio Marketing at IBM
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future image
Marina Shumaieva
President and CTO at CruiseBe
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future image
Allison Liemhetcharat
Engineering Lead at rideOS
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future image
Kavya Pearlman
CEO at XR Safety Initiative and Global Cybersecurity Strategist at Wallarm
PANEL: How Immersive Technology Impacts and Shapes Our Future image
Megan Lubaszka
Creative Media Leader at Gensler
17:30 - 17:45
Nevertheless — We Persist. An Introduction to Nevertheless Documentary
Nevertheless — We Persist. An Introduction to Nevertheless Documentary image
Sarah Moshman
Documentary Film Director/Producer of The Empowerment Project, Losing Sight of Shore and NEVERTHELESS
17:45 - 18:00
From Burnout to Reigniting the Flame
From Burnout to Reigniting the Flame image
Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
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Brianna Machado
Co-Producer, Wonder Women Tech
03:35 - 04:05
Keynote Speaker: TBA
09:00 - 10:00
Registration and Networking
09:00
REGISTRATION BEGINS
09:30 - 03:30
Junior Innovation Camp

Wonder Women Tech Foundation has partnered with Long Beach Unified School District to bus in 150-200 students from 4 of the most underserved middle schools in Long Beach. These students are comprised of low-income, homeless, and foster youth. Students will engage in an all-day STEAM camp which will expose them to computer skills, game design, leadership talks, and more!

10:00 - 10:15
Opening Remarks
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Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
10:00 - 10:15
Wonder Women Tech: A Year of Exploring #WeAreFuture
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Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
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Brianna Machado
Co-Producer, Wonder Women Tech
10:00 - 14:00
Morning MC: Colleen Hauk, Speaker, Trainer & Bestselling Author
10:15 - 10:30
Weedmaps: Shaping the Future of Cannabis
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Viktoriya Chaplytska
Senior Director, Quality Engineering at Weedmaps
10:15 - 10:30
Speaker TBA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL: Social Innovation–the Next Frontier for Business Development and Success
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Elijah Young
Emerging Technologies Evangelist, Professional Speaker
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Shannel Rivera
CEO and Founder, beautyandhustle
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Liem Le
Founder and CEO of Little Lion
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Chelsea VonChaz
Founder of Happy Period
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Elena Christopoulos
Political Consultant, Commissioner, City of Santa Monica
11:00 - 12:00
Lydia Liang, Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
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Lydia Liang
Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
11:00 - 16:00
Smart City Zone

Smart City Zone is where you can connect with innovators from technology companies to learn more about smart city solutions. The interactive space will contain demonstrations and displays for you to explore what makes Long Beach a smart city!

11:00 - 16:00
Community of Belonging Quilt
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Shelley Williams
Educator, Leadership Developer and Creative
11:00 - 16:00
Artist Circle
11:00 - 16:00
Dear Empowered Woman: Anonymous Letter Writing Workshop
11:00 - 16:00
Visit City of Long Beach Smart City Booth

Long Beach Smart Cities team is hosting an informational booth where you can learn about the City’s programs and initiatives designed to improve government transparency, protect your privacy, and connect communities. While you’re there, take our short survey to enter a chance to win prizes!

11:00 - 13:00
Morning MC: Steven Chaparro, Principal Culture Designer, Studio META
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Steven Chaparro
Principal Culture Designer at Studio META
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL: The LatinX Effect: The Tech Visionaries Creating Pathways and Impact

Moderator: Martha Hernandez, Founder and CEO, madeBOS, Inc.
Panelist: Vanina Romero, Founder, WANTED
Panelist: Melanie Feliciano, Founder, Creative Producer, Femmebots
Panelist: Tatiana Ospina, Sr. Director, Global Services Partners – One Commercial Partner Organization, Microsoft

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Martha Hernandez
Founder and CEO at madeBOS, Inc.
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Vanina Romero
CEO and Founder of WANTED
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Melanie Feliciano
Writer/Director of Dr. Nutmeg's Femmebots
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Tatiana Ospina
Sr. Director and Global Services Partners of One Commercial Partner Organization, Microsoft
11:30 - 12:30
Smart City Workshop 2: Building an Inclusive Smart City

Facilitator: Heather Barker
Looking to collaboratively discuss smart cities with other conference attendees? Join a facilitated community conversation in Expo Hall B. Using a design-thinking approach, you’ll brainstorm smart city challenges by walking through a day in the life in a smart city.
Register for this event now by clicking here. Space is limited!

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Heather Barker
Founder and Coordinator + UX Designer, Immersive Design Research Lab at California State University, Long Beach City of Long Beach
11:30 - 11:40
Kick off and Opening Remarks
11:30 - 12:00
Amanda Rees, Recruiter, Weedmaps
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Amanda Rees
Recruiter at Weedmaps
11:30 - 11:40
Building a More Sustainable World Through Inclusive Solutions
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Lesley Lucas
Sustainability Program Manager at Hewlett Packard
11:30 - 12:30
Join the Emotional Revolution: Learning to enhance Your EQ with these 3-steps. 

Understanding the depths your emotions play in EVERY interaction, reaction & inaction allows you to stop playing small and start creating a lasting IMPACT. Emotional mediocrity has swept the nation and is preventing people just like you from achieving greatness. Join me to learn how to enhance your Emotional Intelligence with these 3 powerful steps and ignite your purpose, passion & power.

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Bonnie Kelly
Founder at The Emotional Revolution
11:30 - 12:30
Developing a Job Marketing Plan

In today’s competitive job market, you need to be focused, know what you want, understand what you have to offer, and how to translate your skills on paper. In this session, you will learn how to develop a comprehensive job search plan along with helpful tools to help personalize your career search.

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Sheila Wiley
Career Development Planner at YWCA
11:45 - 12:00
Lessons from Space: How Women Can Expand Their Influence in Any Industry
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Lisa Callahan
Vice President and General Manager of the Commercial Civil Space, Lockheed Martin Space
11:45 - 12:00
Enough Not Enough
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Chris M. King
CEO (Consultant for Executive Optimization)
12:00 - 12:30
PANEL: Generations of Innovators: Pioneers Across Ages Who Create Movements
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Stephanie Jasmin
Career Development Manager of Women in Technology and Entrepreneurship New York (WiTNY)
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Ashley M. Williams
Founder and CEO of RIZZARR
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Tracey Welson-Rossman
Co-Founder and CMO of Chariot Solutions + Founder of TechGirlz
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Sofia Ongele
Founder of ReDawn
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Susan Beeney
Founder of New Hope Grief Support
12:05 - 12:15
EMPOWER TALK: Self Discovery Within The Unknown
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Anisa Addison
College Student, Arizona State University
12:05 - 12:15
EMPOWER TALK: TBA
12:15 - 12:45
MENTOR MAGIC: The Power of Womxn

Moderator: AdaPia d’Errico, VP of Strategy and Principal, Alpha Investing

Panelist: Shelley Andagan, Director, Game Studio Relations & Executive Producer, Qualcomm
Panelist: Bing Jiang, Co-Founder, and CEO of Rolling Robots, Inc.
Panelist: Nickeya Hannah, CEO/Founder, Perfectly Packaged You

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AdaPia d’Errico
Vice President of Strategy and Principal at Alpha Investing
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Bing Jiang
Co-Founder and CEO of Rolling Robots, Inc.
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Shelley Andagan
Director, Game Studio Relations & Executive Producer at Qualcomm
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Nickeya Hannah
CEO/Founder at Perfectly Packaged You
12:30 - 14:00
Conscious Conversations with Rise Up For You

Round Table Workshop: Transformational Leadership: Be the Change, Create the Change, See the Change Facilitated by: Leanne DiSanto, Business Development Director, Rise Up For You

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Nada Lena Nasserdeen
Founder & CEO, Rise Up For You
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch & Expo
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH
12:30
Mindful Moment
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Ash Kumra
Peak Mindful Co-Founder, 88.9FM Radio Host
12:45 - 13:00
Don’t Borrow Trouble
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Bria Grangard
Product Marketing Manager at Emerging Products at Rapid 7
13:00 - 13:45
Mentor Magic Session: Session One

 

  • Round table # 1:  Lisa Callahan, Vice President of Programs, Lockheed Martin
  • Round Table # 2: Jo Amato Tuck, Global Partner Development Manager, Microsoft 
  • Round Table # 3: Vivian Fong, Software Engineer, Google
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Lisa Callahan
Vice President and General Manager of the Commercial Civil Space, Lockheed Martin Space
Mentor Magic Session: Session One image
Jo Amato-Tuck
Global Partner Development Manager at Microsoft
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Vivian Fong
Software Engineer, Google
13:00 - 15:00
TBA
13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon MC: Lydia Liang, Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
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Lydia Liang
Product Manager, Data Engineering, System1
13:00 - 13:45
WeAreLATech Live Podcast with Espree Devora and Melody Walker, Director of Marketing Communications, Boingo Wireless
WeAreLATech Live Podcast with Espree Devora and Melody Walker, Director of Marketing Communications, Boingo Wireless image
Espree Devora
Producer/Host of “Women in Tech”, WeAreLATech and "Hello Customer" Podcasts
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Melody Walker
Director of Marketing Communications, Boingo Wireless
13:30 - 13:50
Discovering the Creative Side of Computer Science
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Miral Kotb
Founder/CEO of iLuminate, America’s Got Talent Contestant
13:30 - 15:00
Urf Academy Game Design Workshop, Riot Games

Urf Academy is a game design workshop created by Riot Games to teach students the fundamentals of game design, balance, and programming through an interactive board game activity that requires teamwork, collaboration, and creative thinking to create the most fun and balanced game possible. At the end of the workshop, students will have an opportunity to discuss what a career in the gaming industry looks like with professionals from Riot Games.

Jocelyn Monahan
Associate Analyst at Riot Games
Blake Edwards
Riot Games
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Jordan Schmidt
Public Affairs Manager at Riot Games
13:35 - 14:10
Special Musical Performance: Shayna Adler, Honors Student, Berklee College of Music, Recording Artist and Sound Engineer
13:45 - 14:00
What’s In Your Emotional Closet?
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Edit Alaverdyan
MS. AMFT, Program Psychotherapist, U New U Therapy Center
13:55 - 14:10
Purpose, Authenticity, and Passion
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CJ Jones
CEO, Sign World TV, Actor (Baby Driver, Avatar 2) Director, Writer, & Producer
14:00 - 15:30
Smart City Fest Speakers and Panel, presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach

This session will bring together thought leaders from the public sector, nonprofit, and technology sectors together on one stage to discuss trends in smart mobility and the benefits and risks of smart city solutions

2:00 – 2:05 PM – Opening remarks by Dr. Gwen Shaffer
2:05 – 2:35 PM -The Future of Mobility in Smart Cities by Dr. Sarah B. Haynes
2:35 – 3:25 PM – What Makes Long Beach a Smart City?:A Panel Discussion
3:25 – 3:30 PM – Closing remarks by Lisa Mae Brunson

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Gwen Shaffer
Associate Professor + City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission Chair, California State
Smart City Fest Speakers and Panel, presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Sarah Haynes
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Chairwoman , Bolt Mobility
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Alma Castro
Justice Lab Project Manager, City of Long Beach
Smart City Fest Speakers and Panel, presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Rebecca Kauma
Project Lead for Economic & Digital Inclusion, The City of Long Beach
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Kamran Saddique
Co-executive DIrector of City Innovate
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Monique Lopez
Smart City Fest Speakers and Panel, presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Jesús Román
Vice President of Government Affairs, Verizon
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Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
14:00 - 18:00
Afternoon MC: Cheryl Sutherland, Resident MC, Wonder Women Tech, CEO & Founder, Pleasenotes
Afternoon MC: Cheryl Sutherland, Resident MC, Wonder Women Tech, CEO & Founder, Pleasenotes image
Cheryl Sutherland
Founder and CEO at PleaseNotes
14:00 - 15:00
Round Table Workshop

AMA: How To Land Your Dream Tech Job

 

HIRECLOUT is a tech recruiting firm who works with some of the hottest companies in LA and the Bay. Ask Us Anything!

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Avetis Antaplyan
Founder & Co-CEO at HIRECLOUT
Diane Prince
Manager of Recruiting and Business Development at HIRECLOUT
14:00 - 15:30
Fired Up! Finding Your Power and Purpose

Many of us feel as though we aren’t getting the most out of life. We settle, allow ourselves to feel trapped and waste a lot of our time in circumstances that aren’t in our best interest. Most of us sense there is a better way, but we just don’t know how to take the first steps. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to intentionally create a life that reflects your highest purpose. Doing this is the secret to sustained fulfillment and satisfaction. The reason more people aren’t doing this is that it takes reflection and courage to get to purpose. Fired Up! is an experience that is specifically designed to get you on your way.

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Elizabeth “Liz” Dadanian
VP of People, Go Guardian
14:00 - 16:00
Dawn Saenz, Director of Staffing, Cyber Security Network
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Dawn Saenz
Director of Staffing at Cyber Security Network
14:00 - 16:00
Smart City Fest presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach
Smart City Fest presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
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Kamran Saddique
Co-Executive Director, City Innovate
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Sarah Haynes
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Chairwoman , Bolt Mobility
Smart City Fest presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Rebecca Kauma
Project Lead for Economic & Digital Inclusion, The City of Long Beach
Smart City Fest presented by the Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission and the City of Long Beach image
Alma Castro
Justice Lab Project Manager, City of Long Beach
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Jesús Román
Vice President of Government Affairs, Verizon
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Gwen Shaffer
Associate Professor + City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission Chair, California State
14:10 - 14:15
Introduction to the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast
14:15 - 14:45
From Tech to Politics: Why I Chose To Run For Senate

Fireside Chat with Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder, Wonder Women Tech and Special Guest Senator Lena Gonzalez, Senate District 33

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Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder, Wonder Women Tech
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Senator Lena Gonzalez
Senator of District 33, Senate
14:30 - 15:15
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two
  • Round Table #1: Sandy Johnson, Digital Development Producer, Mattel’s Connected Play
  • Round Table # 2: Dr. Danielle Jenkins, Founder, Executive Coach, Integrity Management & Consulting Group
  • Round Table # 3: Miranda Richardson, Technical Account Manager, Microsoft
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Sandy Johnson
Digital Development Producer at Mattel’s Connected Play
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two image
Danielle Jenkins
Founder & CEO of Integrity Management and Consulting Group, LLC
Mentor Magic Session: Session Two image
Miranda Richardson
Technical Account Manager at Microsoft
14:30 - 15:30
Workshop: The GUIDE TO ROCKET LAUNCH YOUR CAREER Learn The Four Essential Elements to Finding Your Super Skill, Create a Value Proposition and Pitch Anything to Anyone
Beate Chellete
Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code
15:00 - 15:30
PANEL: Refusing To Be Hidden Figures: Black Innovators Who Run The World
PANEL: Refusing To Be Hidden Figures: Black Innovators Who Run The World image
Arabian Prince
Songwriter, Rapper, Producer, DJ and Technologist
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Chiedo John
Founding Partner, Director of Innovation and Technology at Generate Impact
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Shellye Archambeau
Board of Directors at Verizon and Board of Directors at Nordstrom
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Dr. Lynda Murray-Thomas
Director of Digital Delivery & Portfolio Management at Universal Studios Hollywood, NBC UNIVERSAL Inc.
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Piper Dellums
Film Maker, Speaker, Advocate
15:35 - 16:05
Keynote Speaker: “Why Am I Here?”
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Angelica Ross
Actor, Writer, Producer & Human Rights Advocate, Founder, TransTech
16:00 - 16:15
Closing Remarks
16:05 - 16:10
Mindful Moment
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Ash Kumra
Peak Mindful Co-Founder, 88.9FM Radio Host
16:10 - 16:25
When Diversity in Technology is Skin Deep
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Irma Olguin Jr.
Co-Founder & CEO at Bitwise Industries
16:30 - 17:00
KEYNOTE: Develop Your Own Ecosystem
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Lakecia Gunter
Vice President of Programmable Solutions Group and General Manager of Ecosystem Development and Operations at Intel
17:00 - 17:30
PANEL: Leading Ladies: What It Takes To Create Impact Inside City Government
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Stephanie Wade
Lead for Innovation Programs and Design, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Lauren Vargas
Director of Innovation, City of Long Beach
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Amanda Daflos
Chief Innovation Officer, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the City of Los Angeles
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Paula Kwan
Director, Civic Innovation Office, City of Toronto
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Tina Walha
Director, Civic Innovation Office, City of Seattle
17:10 - 17:25
Stephanie Wade, Lead for Innovation Programs and Design, Bloomberg Philanthropies
17:30 - 18:00
Mini Fashion Show — 3D Printing in Design
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Annabelle Azadé
Fashion Tech Journalist, Wear the Future
18:00
Go Forth and Positively Disrupt the World
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MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Lydia Liang

Lydia Liang

Senior Product Manager

System1

Ashleigh Richelle

Ashleigh Richelle

Communications Manager, SMASH, The Signature Education Program of the Kapor Center

Chris M. King

Chris M. King

CEO (Consultant for Executive Optimization)

Chris M. King, LLC

Cheryl Sutherland

Cheryl Sutherland

Founder and CEO, PleaseNotes

Resident MC & Speaker Relations, WWT

Ash Kumra

Ash Kumra

CEO

Youngry

SPEAKERS

Lisa Mae Brunson

Lisa Mae Brunson

Founder

Wonder Women Tech

Aiko Bethea

Aiko Bethea

Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Principal of RARE Coaching & Consulting

Michael Greene

Michael Greene

Vice President and General Manager, System Technologies & Optimization, Software and Services Group

Intel

Lena Gonzalez

Lena Gonzalez

Corporate Affairs Manager - Los Angeles Microsoft Councilwoman, City of Long Beach

OUR MAGICAL MENTORS

Danielle Jenkins

Danielle Jenkins

Founder & CEO

Integrity Management and Consulting Group, LLC

Alicia Arroyo Lucas

Alicia Arroyo Lucas

Director at MobileNet Services and CHICKTECH Representative

Erika McCracken

Erika McCracken

Metaphysical Leadership Consultant, Co-Founder

The Gap Coaching

Payam Higani

Payam Higani

Transformational and Leadership Coach, Co-Founder

The Gap Coaching

Nava Tegene

Nava Tegene

Cloud Staffing Leader

Google

Lisa Blackwell

Lisa Blackwell

Real Estate Advisor

Compass

Alexa Fleur

Alexa Fleur

Founder

CritiqueIt

Ivy Lee

Ivy Lee

Performance Sales Executive

Pandora

Miranda Lee

Miranda Lee

Senior Instructional Designer

Kenyatta Powers

Kenyatta Powers

Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Human Services (DHS)

Maryland State Government

Shannon Bulrice

Shannon Bulrice

Founder and Chief Helper

Radcrafters LLC

Ruth Chandler Cook

Ruth Chandler Cook

Founder & CEO

HireHer

Jessica Watson

Jessica Watson

President & Creative Director

Points North Studio

Jasmine Farrar

Jasmine Farrar

HR Business Partner (Amazon) and Career Consultant (The Muse, General Assembly)

Amazon & The Muse

Jennifer Whitehurst

Jennifer Whitehurst

Director of Marketing

Wonder Women Tech

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Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90802

Welcome to the “Center” of Southern California, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, an urban waterfront destination perfectly positioned in the nation’s second largest metro market. Overlooking bustling Rainbow Harbor, Queensway Bay and miles of sandy Pacific Ocean beachfront, the Center sits in the middle of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront.

Parking

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center has more than 4,000 parking spaces around the Center in three parking garages and one ground level parking lot. Rates may vary by event and are in effect seven days a week. The Main Parking Lot along Shoreline Drive has 1,500 spaces.

For more info, visit Longe Beach Convention Center’s website.

Activities

Satisfy your inner urbanite at downtown Long Beach’s vibrant waterfront scene. From eclectic neighborhoods to sandy beaches, you’ll find Long Beach to be an urban waterfront playground. Visit museums, tour a 1930s ocean liner and watch sea lions at Long Beach’s aquarium.  Enjoy live performances and cruise Naples canals.

For more info visit Long Beach Convention & Visitor Bureau’s website.

Hotels

Westin Long Beach

Online Reservation open from August 1, 2018 to October 7, 2018.

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