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Generation Flux
A lot of publications have been trying to understand the changing nature of today's job market and the impact it has on the younger generations. Most paint a fairly dim picture - degrees that mean nothing, skills left untaught, high unemployment - essentially a generation wandering around, looking at the sky for an answer. When I saw the chosen topic for Fast Company's January issue of this year - 'Generation Flux' - I put off reading the … [...]
Watch Out Little Lady
I self-identify as a woman in the tech/startup industry. I've run a collaborative workspace - spaces that tend to attract those with tech backgrounds. I've organized and facilitated multiple Startup Weekend events, a 54-hour frenzy of entrepreneurial learning that commonly results in a mobile or web-based minimum viable product. And I'm preparing to jump into a new role as a Project Manager for a … [more]
Generation Flux
A lot of publications have been trying to understand the changing nature of today's job market and the impact it has on the younger generations. Most paint a fairly dim picture - degrees that mean nothing, skills left untaught, high unemployment - essentially a generation wandering around, looking at the sky for an answer. When I saw the chosen topic for Fast Company's January issue of this … [more]
Event Planner Paradox
Through every event planner runs a common thread - we enjoy being needed. Our clients come to us overwhelmed with desires and options, turning to us to comfort them and exert our authority over every minute detail. We give them piece of mind, while micro managing to our heart's content. We adore their helplessness and naivety because it feeds our desire to be in control and … [more]
What I’ve Said
Presentations
'Gangplank Magic & Me' 2012: In this presentation, I share the lessons I learned while Executive Director of Gangplank and how others may use this knowledge to make the most of their time at Gangplank. ; 'Making Social Media Safe for Kids' 2010: The original panel discussion covered the major social networking tools and their privacy settings. The slide show was compiled by myself and … [Read More...]