Simple X Summit: Navigating the Workplace
November 18, 2021
09:00AM - 02:00PM
Online
Join us on Thursday November 18 for a virtual summit as we bring together Black professionals and allies from Portland and the Pacific Northwest for an intimate conversation on Navigating the Workplace.
Ae you ready to connect with Black professionals and allies in the Pacific Northwest?
On Thursday, November 18th, 2021, Simple X will bring together Black professionals and allies from Portland and the Pacific Northwest for a virtual Summit titled Navigating the Workplace.
Our virtual half-day summit is filled with two dynamic sessions with Black professionals sharing their true to life experience Navigating the Workplace both in a physical and remote environment. The summit will conclude with a career fair and networking opportunities with industry leaders, other professionals and recruiters representing companies that are currently hiring for new talent.
“I believe when people of color reach positions in leadership, we have to share our stories with everybody. Because we have a platform to inspire,”
-Chief Sara Boone, Fire & Rescue, City of Portland (Simple X Mixer)
Speakers
Producer, BumJuice Entertainment
Founder, iUrban Teen
President & CEO, Africatown Community Land Trust
President and CEO, Greater Portland Inc.
Chief Operating Officer, Seattle Credit Union
VP, Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo
VP Nike Kids FTW Design, NIKE
Litigation Associate, Stoel Rives LLP
Jr. Producer, Instrument
Senior Technical Business Development Lead, Intel
Software Engineer at Coinbase
Design Director of Immersive Design, Nike
Sessions
Black Leadership In The New Economy: Turning responsibility into new opportunities
As we recover from COVID and a disrupted economy, this session explores the hidden responsibilities of Black leaders and the shifting needs of our community.
Tra’Renee Chambers
Producer, BumJuice Entertainment
Deena Pierott
Founder, iUrban Teen
K. Wyking Garrett
President & CEO, Africatown Community Land Trust
Monique Claiborne
President and CEO, Greater Portland Inc.
Navigating Spaces of Power: Recognizing yourself and moving with intention
How do we navigate spaces of power and ensure a positive change within our work lives and communities? Join these Black leaders as they offer inspiration, advice and discuss best practices.
Mele Miller
Chief Operating Officer, Seattle Credit Union
Chabre Vickers
VP, Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo
Ronnie Wright
VP Nike Kids FTW Design, NIKE
Anthony Blake
Litigation Associate, Stoel Rives LLP
Career Fair (Recruiting) & Virtual Networking
The Simple X Summit concludes with a great opportunity to network with black professionals and a virtual job fair to connect job seekers and employers by providing a virtual platform where attendees can connect with recruiters and companies that are looking for talents.
Jordyn Jenkins
Jr. Producer, Instrument
Corey Frazier, Ph.D., PE
Senior Technical Business Development Lead, Intel
Dianne Jarvis Lumsden
Software Engineer at Coinbase
Brett Brown
Design Director of Immersive Design, Nike
Sponsors
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Executive Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
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