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.
2018 was a historic “Year of the Woman” in politics. Record numbers of women ran for public office, and Pioneer alumnae are leading the charge and winning seats at the table. Hear their insight and be inspired by our featured panelists who have demonstrated success navigating the patriarchy and transforming the political landscape. Connect with fellow Pioneers and build a political network for your career.
SPEAKERS
Special welcome by Hayward City Mayor, Barbara Halliday
Yvonne Beals (MPA ‘00) Education Liaison for the Contra Costa County Office of Education and former Council Member/Mayor, City of Pittsburg
Shanthi Gonzales ( BA ‘01, Political Science) Oakland Unified District School Board Member, Leadership Coach & Political Strategist
Heather Greven (BA ‘15, Political Science) Campaign Manager
Briyana Haas (BA ‘18, Political Science) Campaign & Policy Coordinator, ACT for Women and Girls
Sara Lamnin (MS ‘06, Healthcare Administration) Hayward City Council Member
Nancy O'Malley (BA ‘77, Political Science | 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient) District Attorney for Alameda County
MODERATOR
Amy Below, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
Purchase Tickets
$25 per person (includes light brunch, champagne, and event souvenir)
Past Events
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
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
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
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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