2020 DFA Women's Symposium

The virtual DFA women’s series will feature opportunities for learning, inspiration, and networking and aims to engage all women in DFA.

The goal of the symposium is to support our balanced scorecard’s strategic priorities of learning and growth, and offer opportunities for professional development, networking, and inspiration.

The common theme for the 2020 virtual event series is Career Visioning and provides information on what career visioning is, discovering and owning your strengths, and supporting each other on that journey.

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Session details are provided below (calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided with confirmed registration):

Session 1: Thursday, June 25 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Career Visioning: Bringing Your Career into Focus

Time:

Topic:

9 - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome

Mary Clark
Chief of Staff, Division of Finance and Administration
Ron Cortez
CFO and Vice Chancellor, Division of Finance and Administration

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Career Visioning: Bringing Your Career Into Focus

Jennifer Leuer
Chief Executive Officer of CyberScout
Bio
Reflection Handout

Wellness Break

Natalie D'Azzo
UCI Wellness & Peer Educations Program Manager
Bio


Session 2: Tuesday, July 7 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Owning Your Strengths

Time:

Topic:

9 - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome

Shaina Sims
Senior Manager of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Division of Finance and Administration
Session 1 Recap
Reflection Exercise

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Interactive Workshop - Breakout Rooms Discussion

Venee Raduziner
Senior HR Business Partner, Division of Finance and Administration
Bio
Reflection Handout

Wellness Break

Natalie D'Azzo
UCI Wellness & Peer Educations Program Manager
Bio


Session 3: Wednesday, July 22 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking and Supporting Each Other

Time:

Topic:

9 - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome

Mary Clark
Chief of Staff, Division of Finance and Administration
Networking/Icebreaker Activity

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Lean In Series

Abbey Dimitrova
Senior Training and Development Specialist, Division of Finance and Administration
DFA Lean In Champions

Wellness Break

Natalie D'Azzo
UCI Wellness & Peer Educations Program Manager
Bio