Taylor Van Antwerp
As Director of Career Development at the University of Bridgeport, is on the front lines of millennial and Gen-Z workforce development. She has a unique perspective of what graduates are prepared for, and what they face in the workplace.
Taylor has been in higher education for over six years helping high school and college students identify their college career pathway. Prior to joining UB she developed and managed talent and workforce programs at the Connecticut Technology Council, bridging the internship and entry-level tech talent pipeline gap.
At UB, Taylor continues to focus on bolstering the workforce by connecting UB students and alumni to community and opportunity, and advantage UB through strategic employer partnerships.
Our panel includes accomplished millennial professionals who are navigating the waters of the multi-generational workforce. Hear their views on how it looks from the millennial perspective!
PANELISTS
Justo Karell
Embodying the classic young tech-savvy worker facing an older supervisory layer, Justo is a Data Scientist at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, working on forecasting analytics in Pratt's global engine supply chain. Born and raised in NYC and Stamford, CT respectively, Justo attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, for both undergraduate and graduate school achieving a BSE in Engineering Physics, and a MS in Operations Research.
Michael Ralabate
Coming from a more entrepreneurial & professional services perspective, Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing for over 6 years in various settings, including intensive dual diagnosis inpatient, outpatient dual diagnosis agencies, and private practice.
His experience as an entrepreneur and therapist gives him a unique perspective on the social issues that are important to Millennials and their younger Gen-Z colleagues.
Michael is certified in Gestalt Therapy, and helps clients in a broad range of areas, including challenges related to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, addiction, family and relational issues. Michael is an LGBTQ ally and helps clients who struggle with challenges both social and relational related to being part of the LGTBQ community.
Michael currently owns and runs a private practice in Fairfield, CT and works part time for Christian Counseling and Family Life Center in Shelton, CT.
Karen Hinds
Karen Hinds is a leadership, diversity, and inclusion expert. She trains people of all ages to succeed in the ever-changing workplace. Millennials can stake their claim if they are prepared!
After building talent pipelines for financial services companies, she launched her own company over 20 years ago. Workplace Success Group works with organizations to cultivate and retain their next generation of leaders.
Karen is the author of 5 books including Get Along, Get Ahead: 101 Courtesies for the New Workplace; and Networking for a Better Position & More Profit. She has been quoted in, featured in, or written articles for The Hartford Business Journal, The Boston Globe, Black Enterprise, and Family Circle. Her company has worked with clients such as Webster Bank, TD Bank, AmeriHealth Caritas, United Technologies, Duncaster Retirement Community, the Girl Scouts, Turner Construction, Travelers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Caribbean Tourism Organization, and Harvard Business School Executive Education.
Originally from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Karen left the island at age 15. Moving to the United States made Karen learn how to quickly adapt to change, thrive as an outsider and build strategic relationships.
A graduate of Bowdoin College with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Spanish, Karen received the national Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship to pursue a yearlong independent study outside of the United States.
For 15 years, Karen wrote a business column for an international newspaper and hosted global leadership conferences for women and girls.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location: Comradity, 845 Canal St, Stamford CT, 3rd floor
Ample Parking Available
Date: Monday, January 27th, 2020
Time: 5:45 PM Networking/Registration followed by Dinner and Program
Special Pricing: Members: $25; Non-members: $40;
In-transition: $25; Students: $20
Preferred Registration Deadline no later than Friday, January 24th, 2020
There will be a $5 additional administrative charge for walk-ins with no prior online registration and payment.
No refunds can be granted within 48 hours of event.
(Special diet accommodations upon request by
contacting mbeccarelli@gmail.com a minimum of 48 hours before the event.)
WITH THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO OUR HOST: