Women on the Rise
Women on the Rise alumni events recognize successful Pioneer alumnae and provide opportunities for Pioneer women to share their inspirational career stories, discuss the unique benefits and challenges of being a woman in the workforce and to connect with each other for support and networking.
Women on the Rise: Pioneers in STEM
April 7, 2018
10 a.m.– 12 p.m.
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
5600 Greenville Rd., Livermore, CA 94550
*Must be 21+ to attend event
Find Inspiration from Cal State East Bay’s leading women in STEM fields to support your own career and connect with fellow pioneers to build your network.
(B.S. ‘93 Computer Science), VP, Product Management and Business Development, Interra Systems
(M.S. ‘14 Statistics), Data Scientist and Founder of R-Ladies
(B.S. ‘05, M.S. ‘08 Chemistry), Clinical Supply Chain Manager, CytomX Therapeutics
(B.S. ‘85 Geology), President/CEO, ETIC
(B.S. ‘87 Biological Science), President, Elixir Medical Corporation
PhD, Professor, Department of Computer Science
Past Events
Women on the Rise: Secrets to Success
October 21, 2017
11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Music Recital Room 1055
Cal State East Bay, Hayward Campus
Panelists from a wide range of professions shared their unique stories of success, including opportunities, challenges and risks taken along the way.
BS '87, Business Admin. CEO, Centoni Restoration & Development
MBA '95; Moss Adams, Partner In Charge, San Francisco & Walnut Creek
MS '06, Health Care Admin.; Hayward City Councilmember
BS '84, Criminal Justice Admin./MPA '11; Deputy Chief, BART
CSUEB Department of Management, College of Business & Economics
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Women on the Rise: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
April 29, 2017
10 a.m.– 1p.m.
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
5600 Greenville Rd., Livermore, CA 94550
Inspirational panel discussion from Pioneer alumnae with great tips on how to support your own career, break the glass ceiling and use networking in business.
(B.S. ’88 Accounting), Senior VP, finance, and CFO, Labcyte Inc.
(MBA ’88), president and CEO, Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc.
(B.S. ’95, Business Admin., MBA ’97), chair, California Diversity Council; former senior VP, operations, Jack in the Box
(B.A. ’95 Chemistry-Biochemistry), head of quality, global, Prothena Biosciences, Inc.
(B.S. ’91 Business Admin.), management consultant; former EVP, internal audit, Charles Schwab Corp.
Dr. Evelyn Dilsaver (B.S. ‘77, Business Admin.), former president and CEO, Charles Schwab Investment Management
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