BUSINESS – FINANCE/INVESTMENT BANKING - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

KULDIP AMBASTHA
Consulting Associate, Cambridge Associates LLC
Kuldip is a third year consulting associate at Cambridge Associates, an investment advisory firm in Menlo Park. Cambridge Associates provides investment advice to colleges, universities, foundations, museums, other endowed institutions, and high net worth family groups.
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 2004

CHIJIOKE ASOMUGHA
Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman, Sachs & Co
Chijioke is an Investment Banking Analyst whose responsibilities include providing quantitative and analytical support in the origination, structuring and marketing, of tax-exempt bonds across multiple sectors in public finance. He manages the deal process for over $3 billion in debt underwriting. He also discovers new business opportunities in sports advisory and municipal infrastructure projects.
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 2003

PENNY CHU, Panel Moderator
Customer Analytics Manager, Google
Penny is currently a Customer Analytics Manager at Google. Prior to Google, she was Director of Business Operations at a start-up called JotSpot, which was acquired by Google in 11/06. Penny also spent three years in investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston, where she covered several large semiconductor companies, as well as worked on the Google IPO.
Masters, General Management, Harvard University, 2002
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 1996
Bachelors, Chemistry, Stanford University, 1996

TRACY HO Analyst
Tax-Exempt Capital Markets, JPMorgan
Since graduation, Tracy has been an analyst at JPMorgan in the Tax-Exempt Capital Markets group (formerly the Public Finance group). She is in a two-year program that has exposed her to the financing needs of public sector clients, such as local/state governments, transportation and utility authorities, cultural centers, and higher education institutions. Tracy works with teams within the group to advise clients on structure and strategy and help them raise capital in the municipal bond market.
Bachelors, Human Biology with Economics minor, Stanford University, 2005

ALAN HYMAN
Chairman of the Board, Fremont Bank
Alan started at Fremont Bank in 1974 in the mortgage origination department. He developed the Bank’s single family secondary mortgage market program. Alan became President of Fremont Bank in 1997, Vice Chairman in 1999, and Chairman in 2005. He spends most of his time on strategic issues and top customer generation.
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 1971

MELISSA MANSUR
Financial Analyst, Credit Suisse Securities
Melissa is a Financial Analyst in the Technology Corporate Finance Group of Credit Suisse. She has worked with companies across the technology industry including semiconductors, communication equipment, software, internet and new media, and IT services companies. Melissa is responsible for researching, analyzing and creating presentations related to transaction origination and execution.
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2004
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 2004

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CAREERS IN COMMUNICATIONS - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

JOHN MANNION
Executive VP, Director of Client Relations & Associate Creative Director, Doremus Advertising / Omnicom
John creates ads for various organizations including Kawasaki, HP, Perrier, Corning, Sunset, Tektronix, Cadence, Hitachi, Oracle, SGI, Deloitte, Deutsche Banc, Toshiba, Gallo, and The White House. John used to manage the Stanford Band, direct plays for Ram’s Head, and hang around the Chappie offices. He has performed and traveled with 2 improv troupes for years, taught comedy workshops at ClubMed, and was invited to audition for MadTV.
Bachelors, Communication, Stanford University, 1989

MARK SMOYER
Deputy Sports Editor, San Francisco Chronicle
Mark supervises reporters and editors, plans sports coverage, helps with the Chronicle’s Web site, and edits articles.
Bachelors, American Studies, Stanford University, 1989

CRAIG HEAPS
Reporter/Producer, KTVU Channel 2
In addition to his reporting duties, Craig also works as a backup producer and a news writer. His major contributions to "The Ten O’Clock News" include reports on children of war in Uganda, an award-winning series from Bosnia, and a rare American television look inside Cuba. Craig began working at KTVU Channel 2 News as a freelance reporter. During his first twelve years, he also worked as a part-time reporter for CNN from its San Francisco bureau.
Bachelors, Communication, Stanford University, 1975

ELLEN ROSE
Communications Consultant
Ellen has more than 15 years of communication experience, including work in internal communications, branding, marketing, event management, and public relations. She has worked in a diverse range of industries including healthcare, the arts, and nonprofit social service agencies. Most recently, Ellen spent seven years at ALZA Corporation as Director of Corporate Communications.
Bachelors, International Relations, Stanford University, 1988

CAROLYN JOHNSON
Weekend TV Anchor, ABC7 News
Carolyn is the weekend anchor for ABC7 News. In addition to working as a general assignment reporter, she covers the health and medical beat. Carolyn brings nearly 20 years of experience in television production and on-air work to her position. Her many awards include “Best Reporter” by AWRT (American Women in Radio and Television), a Service to Children Award from the National Association of Broadcasters, and reporting honors from RTNDA (Radio and Television News Directors Association).
Bachelors, Communications, Stanford University, 1988

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ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

ASHLI COOPER DESAI
Vice President, Larry Walker Associates
Ashli has worked for LWA for 10 years and is primarily responsible for overseeing LWA's watershed management and regulatory assistance work in Southern California. In this capacity, she serves as the project manager for a multi-year on-call regulatory assistance and program support contract for the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and for the development and implementation of TMDLs for salts, nutrients, toxicity, pesticides and metals in the Calleguas Creek watershed.
Masters Civil/Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 1996
Bachelors, Earth Systems, Stanford University, 1995

ROBERT ELLGAS
Client Program Manager, Sr. Technical Leader, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Robert has been in the environmental consulting business for over 23 years. He began his career with Shaw as the Technical Manager of the San Francisco Presidio Environmental Restoration Project. Currently, he directs project managers in implementing complex hazardous waste site investigation and remediation projects and satisfying client program requirements. Additionally, Robert spent three years with the Peace Corps.
Doctorate Environmental Engineering, Harvard University, 1986
Masters, Water Resource Systems Analysis, Harvard University, 1979 Bachelors, Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 1974

ANDREA GARDNER
Project Manager/Sustainable Solutions Manager, CH2M HILL, Inc.
Andrea has spent 15 years in environmental consulting as a planner, project manager, and sustainability expert. She has completed diverse projects, including environmental impact reports, public outreach, facility siting, alternatives evaluation, capital planning/ prioritization, and project management. As CH2M HILL's Southwest Regional Manager for Sustainable Solutions, Andrea guides regional efforts to implement sustainable engineering and design solutions in facility and infrastructure projects for clients.
Masters, Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 1995
Bachelors, Mathematics, Stanford University, 1989

MICHAEL MCGUIRE
Associate Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Michael has over 21 years of experience with the investigation, management, and remediation of hazardous substances and petroleum hydrocarbons. His engineering activities include project management, conceptual and detailed design of remediation systems, and oversight of remedial activities. Michael works with GeoSyntec Consultants, a consulting firm providing a wide range of environmental, waste management, and geotechnical services to industry.
Masters, Civil Engineering, Stanford University, 1984
Bachelors, Engineering, San Francisco State University, 1983

TIMOTHY TELLEEN-LAWTON
Policy Analyst, Frontier Group
Timothy works with the federation of state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG). The PIRGs run campaigns across the country on a variety of public interest issues, from the environment and energy to government reform. Working with Frontier Group, the think tank for the PIRGs, Timothy researches and writes policy reports on energy and environmental issues. His most recent report was part of the national New Energy Future campaign to provide a roadmap for an improved energy portfolio by 2025.
Masters, Earth Systems, Stanford University, 2006
Bachelors, Earth Systems, Stanford University, 2005

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EXPLORING THE POST DOC OPTION - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

KATHLEEN COLL
Post Doc Fellow, Stanford Humanities
Kathleen is an anthropologist whose research focuses on issues of immigration, gender, and cultural citizenship in the U.S. After she completed a coterminal BA/MA degree (Stanford, 1990), Kathy worked for a Central American solidarity organization, researched women's health in Mexico, and taught Anthropology, Women's Studies, and Ethnic Studies at San Francisco City College and DeAnza College. After finishing her PhD in Anthropology at Stanford in 2000, she was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and taught Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies at Harvard before returning to Stanford to teach in IHUM and Feminist Studies.
Doctorate, Cultural Anthropology, Stanford University, 2000

WILLIE LU
Director, US Center for Wireless Communication
Willie is currently the Director for the US Center for Wireless Communication. Previously Willie was a professor at Stanford, had post doctoral experience abroad, and was the former Senior Principal Architect and VP for Infineon Technologies. Doctorate, Electrical Engineering

TOUFAN PARMAN
Toxicology Study Director, SRI
Toufan specialized in Developmental Toxicology and did a four year post doc in cell signaling and cancer. She now works as the Toxicology Study Director at SRI International.
Doctorate, Pharmaceutical Sciences

HANNE PEDERSEN
Post doc, Stanford University
Hanne received a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark. During his Ph.D. he studied the transformation of iron oxides and the fate of arsnenic during reductive dissolution. After completion of his Ph.D., Hanne came to Stanford to work on a post doc, conducting research within environmental science.
Doctorate, Groundwater geochemistry, Technical University of Denmark, 2005
Masters, Groundwater geochemistry, Technical University of Denmark, 2001

MATT SPENKO
Post Doc, Stanford Mechanical Engineering Department
Matt has a PH.D. in Mechanical Engineering and is currently a post doc, sharing time with the CMU Robotics Institute.
Doctorate, Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2005
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern, 1998

MATTHEW THOMPSON
Post-Doctoral Research Staff Member, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
In one capacity or another, Matthew has been studying and practicing the art of experimental physics for the past 14 years. He has worked at 2 major research universities and 3 national laboratories in fields ranging from plasma physics to lasers and high-energy particle accelerators. Matthew’s current post doc at LLNL focuses on studying the structural changes metals undergo when hit with high intensity laser pulses.
Doctorate, Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, 2004
Masters, Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
Bachelors, Physics, Stanford University 1997

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MANY FACES & FACETS OF HEALTHCARE: CAREERS FOR ALL SKILL SETS
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

LISABETH CASTRO-SMYTH
Program Coordinator, Lesbian Health & Research Center at UCSF
Lisabeth began working at the Lesbian Health & Research Center (LHRC) in 2005. Prior to LHRC, Lisabeth taught children and youth at bilingual programs in Oakland, San Francisco, and Puebla, México. Lisabeth has previous experience in community health with El Instituto Poblano de la Mujer, The Live Oak Family Resource Center, Friends Outside, and the Stanford Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Bachelors, Spanish with minor in Feminist Studies, Stanford University, 2002

CONNIE LIN
Manager, Strategy & Analytics, The Zitter Group
The Zitter Group helps life sciences and medical product manufacturers work more effectively with managed care companies. Founded by a Stanford graduate, their clients primarily include both large and small biotechs and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the United States. Their goal is to help clients better define and understand the marketplace for their products. Connie’s group interfaces with managed care decision-makers and other players to produce strategic insights for their clients.
Masters, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 2003
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 2002

NJOKE THOMAS
Program Manager, Public Health Institute
Njoke works with The Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII), a regional collaboration of public health directors, health officers and senior managers from eight public health departments in the San Francisco Bay Area, whose mission is "to transform public health practice for the purpose of eliminating health inequities using a broad spectrum of approaches that create healthy communities."
Masters, Health and Social Behavior, Harvard School of Public Health, 2005
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 2003

JUSTINE BARNARD
Assistant Clinical Prof. PNP, UCSF, Valencia Health Services
Justine is a PNP working at the UCSF Valencia Health Clinic, in the Mission District in San Francisco. She graduated from the Stanford University School of Nursing in 1973. Justine has been a nurse for 34 years and has worked in many different pediatric settings.
Masters, Nursing PNP, UCSF, 1993
Masters, Pediatric Nursing, UCSF, 1976
Bachelors, Nursing, Stanford University 1973

BARI MANDELBAUM
Certified Nutrition Consultant, Registered Santa Clara Family Chiropractic
Bari is a Certified Nutrition Consultant (Registered), Herbalist, and Wellness Coach with Santa Clara Family Chiropractic. Her professional specialties include diet and lifestyle management of blood sugar imbalances and disorders, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders and dysfunction, and healthy weight management. Bari is registered through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP), and is the past Vice President of the California State Chapter of the NANP.
Other Holistic Nutrition, Bauman College, 2003
Bachelors, Sociology, Stanford University, 1997

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

HILLARY AITKEN
Site Director, Peninsula BUILD
Hillary works for BUILD, an organization that provides real-world entrepreneurial experience and empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally. Hillary oversees all of BUILD's activities serving the communities of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, and Redwood City, working with students in grades 9-12.
Masters, Education, Stanford University, 2003
Bachelors, English, University of Oregon, 1995

KAREN COPPOCK
Director, Industry Collaboration Reuters Digital Vision, Stanford
Karen is the Director of Industry Collaboration for the Stanford Digital Vision Program. She has a diverse international background, including extensive experience in the high-tech industry, grass-roots economic development, and interdisciplinary research.
Doctorate Tufts University 2005
Masters Tufts University 1996
Bachelors CSU, Chico

SARAH STEIN GREENBERG
Design Fellow, @ the d.school, Hasso Plattner Institute for Design
Sarah is a Design Fellow at the Hasso Plattner Institute for Design which is intended to advance multidisciplinary innovation, place Stanford at the epicenter of the design world, and strengthen the connection between the university and industry.
Masters, Business, Stanford University - Graduate School of Business, 2006
Bachelors, History, Oberlin College, 2000

TONY WANG
Editor-in-Chief, Solutions Magazine
Tony is a senior majoring in Philosophy, minoring in Economics, and completing an honors thesis with the Ethics in Society program. He first became involved in social entrepreneurship by serving on the leadership team of the Future Social Innovators Network and as founder and editor of Solutions Magazine, a student publication on social entrepreneurship. Tony has also consulted for various social enterprises, such as Origo Social Enterprise Partners and the Global Leadership Network.
Bachelors, Philosophy, Stanford University, 2007

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BEYOND RESEARCH I: OTHER ALTERNATIVES IN ACADEMIA -
11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

NASHITA DOSHI
Lawyer, Heller Ehrman LLP
Nashita worked as a post doc at Tufts in her thesis advisor’s lab for about eight months before deciding to pursue a career in law. She earned her JD from Stanford and works in patent litigation in the Menlo Park office of the law firm of Heller Ehrman LLP.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Stanford University, 2004
Juris Doctorate, Molecular Biology, Tufts University Medical School

JOHN FLYGARE
Stanford/Genentech
John has been a lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Stanford University for ten years. His class offerings are all in organic chemistry and have included Chem 35, 130, 131, 133, 137, and 181. He is currently teaching a course on how to use chemistry to mediate the biological processes of life. John also works at Genentech where he directs the chemistry research centered on apoptosis targets in cancer.
Post Doctorate, Organic Chemistry, Stanford University, 1993
Doctorate, Organic Chemistry, Northwestern University, 1990

PAUL KIM
Instructor and Chief Tech. Officer, Stanford School of Education
In addition to his role at Stanford, Paul is the Chief Technical Advisor for the Medical Research & Information Center of the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare funded R&D center. He is also the Chief Academic Advisor for US Satellite Laboratory, a NASA & NSF funded R&D organization. Paul also holds the role of Research & Development Advisor for the Korea Educational Research and Information Service - KERIS, an R&D organization under the Ministry of Education & HR Development.
Doctorate, Instructional Technology, USC, 1999

CHRISTOPHER MOYLAN
Lecturer/Director, Undergrad Labs, Stanford Department of Chemistry
Currently Chris teaches Chemistry laboratory classes at Stanford University. He started his teaching career in 2003 after 19 years in industry (the first 13 years with IBM, then three different startups). Chris is also a city Council Member for the City of Sunnyvale.
Doctorate, Chemistry, Stanford University, 1984
Bachelors, Chemistry, Princeton University, 1979

MICHAEL WYATT
Lecturer
Michael works on the cultural histories of Italy, England, and France in the Renaissance. Having studied philosophy and theology in Rome in the early 1980s, he taught at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC from 1985 through 1991 before coming to study at Stanford, where he received his PhD in Italian in 2000. Teaching stints at Northwestern and Wesleyan led him back to Italy in 2001 and to the research for his book, “The Italian Encounter with Tudor England: A Cultural Politics of Translation.”
Doctorate, English, Stanford University, 2000

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BIOTECH & PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS CAREERS - 11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

JUNG CHOI
Sr Director, Corporate Development, Gilead Sciences
Jung currently heads up Corporate and Business Development activities for Gilead, including in and out-licensing and mergers & acquisitions. Previously, Jung was Vice President at Bay City Capital, a life sciences venture capital group, and Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co., focused on biopharmaceutical management consulting.
Masters, Business Administration, Stanford University, 1996
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1991

RAVI MISTRY
Director of Business Operations, Virident Systems, Inc.
Ravi has over 25 years of project management, operations, finance, marketing, and corporate administration experience. He reengineered his career from the traditional civil/structural engineering industry to the hi-tech industry to the biotech industry. Ravi currently serves as Director of Business Operations for a start-up, Virident Systems, Inc.
Masters, Finance, Cal State East Bay, 2002
Masters, Engineering, Stanford University, 1975
Bachelors, Engineering, India, 1973

ELISABETH WARREN
Associate Director, Genentech
Elisabeth leads, manages, and develops the cross-functional project teams that drive Genentech’s drug development system, and directs strategic analyses that enable decisions to maximize the overall portfolio value. Previously she spent 9 years in clinical research, 3 years of which were as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager in Specialty BioTherapeutics at Genentech.
Masters, Organizational Behavior, UC Berkeley (Haas), 2009
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1997

GARY ZWEIGER
Director of Business Development, Applied Biosystems
Gary received a doctorate in genetics from Stanford University and completed post-doctoral studies at Genentech. Gary is currently Director of Business Development at Applied Biosystems where he manages a portfolio of collaborations and leads deal transactions. He is the author of the book, “Transducing The Genome: Information, Anarchy, and Revolution in the Biomedical Sciences.”
Doctorate, Genetics, Stanford University, 1993
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 1986

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CAREERS IN EDUCATION: THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND - 11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

CHRIS BISCHOF
Principal, Eastside College Preparatory School
Chris is the Principal at Eastside College Prep, an independent school that prepares students underrepresented in higher education to attend and succeed in four-year colleges Eastside takes an innovative approach to working with students from underserved backgrounds. With small class sizes, extended school days, a personalized approach to teaching, and intensive college guidance services, all students have the resources they need to complete a rigorous high school curriculum and succeed in college.
Masters, Education, Stanford University, 1993
Bachelors, History, Stanford University, 1992

KRISTIN BOSETTI
Research Analyst, SRI International
Kristin has six years of experience evaluating programs and conducting quantitative/qualitative research on policy issues in teacher development, youth development, and district reform. Prior to joining SRI, Kristin co-founded an after-school program for girls, assisted with the design and development of a Web site focused on school quality, and launched a pilot Web site that linked university-based researchers with nonprofit organizations.
Masters, Social Sciences and Educational Practice, Stanford University School of Education, 1999
Bachelors, Economics, Santa Clara University, 1986

FELICIA ESTRADA
Program Associate, Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE)
Felicia works closely with the Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) initiative, an intensive program to prepare and license teachers for Boston’s classrooms. Residents co-teach with a Mentor Teacher for a full school year, take specially designed coursework, and earn a master‘s degree in education. Felicia takes on diverse roles within marketing, research, operations, and grants management.
Bachelors, Public Policy, Stanford University, 2004

EVA ALLISON FRANK
Director, CES Essential Visions, Coalition of Essential Schools
Eva is the director and producer for a DVD documentary series on the best small schools in the country and the author of the accompanying professional development toolkit. She also serves on the board of Leadership High School in San Francisco, and supports YouthSpeaks and 826 Valencia as a volunteer.
Masters, Stanford Teacher Education Program, Stanford University, 1999
Bachelors, History and Finance, Cornell University, 1992

PETER LAUB
Senior Vice President, EdTec
Peter works at EdTec, a company providing business services to charter schools. His work experience includes consulting to educational organizations, starting a non-profit online arts education company, developing online courses for an elearning company called Pensare, and managing an educationally-focused opera company.
Masters, Education, Stanford University - School of Education, 2000
Masters, Business Administration, Stanford University - GSB, 2000
Bachelors, History and Music, Yale University, 1994

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CAREERS IN ENTERTAINMENT - 11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

RYAN BATHE
Actress
After graduating from Stanford University with a BA in English and Black Studies, Ryan went on to get her MFA from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts. Since graduating from Tisch, Ryan has acted in a variety of roles. Most recently, she has been on the TV shows "Brothers and Sisters" and "Boston Legal", in addition to other television appearances.
Masters, Fine Arts, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, 2001
Bachelors, English & Black Studies, Stanford University, 1998

RAPHE BECK
Director of Regional Outreach, Stanford Alumni Association
Raphe is a screenwriter who has written projects for Oliver Stone, Touchstone Pictures, Jim Henson Pictures, and DreamWorks Feature Animation. He is formerly the President of the Stanford in Entertainment alumni club and is currently the Coordinator for that group's Bay Area chapter.
Bachelors, English, Stanford University, 1992

DANNY JACOBS
Actor / Writer/ Director
Since graduating from Stanford, Danny has pursued acting, writing and directing with reckless abandon. He has appeared as an actor in numerous television and film projects including NBC’s “The West Wing” and the horror film “The Cavern” from Sony Pictures. Most recently, Danny wrote, directed and played a supporting role in his feature film directorial debut, “Humboldt County.” The film will premiere this year at either the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival or the 2007 South By Southwest Film Festival.
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 2001

CHRISTOPHER TIN
Film Composer
After departing Stanford, Christopher received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music in London. Upon completion of this program he moved to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. One of his first composing jobs was on the 20th-Century Fox feature “X2: X-Men United.” Since then Christopher’s work has expanded to include national ad campaigns for Puma and Verizon, as well as work on films such as “Lilo and Stitch 2” and “Imaginary Heroes.”
Masters, Composition for Screen, Stanford University, 2001
Masters, Humanities, Stanford University, 1999
Bachelors, Music and English, Royal College of Music, London, 1998

MICHELLE VICK
Assistant to Head of Motion Picture Literary Dept, Creative Artists Agency
After graduation Michelle began working at Creative Artists Agency as the assistant to a TV packaging agent and then moved within the company to work for the head of the Motion Picture Literary Department. During college she interned in development at Miramax, worked on an independent feature in LA, interned for a TV journalist through the Stanford in Paris program, and worked as a PA for the film, “Darwin Awards”, in San Francisco.
Bachelors, History and Film Studies, Stanford University, 2005

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MENTORING, SHADOWING AND NETWORKING INTERACTIONS - 11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

JENNIFER FAN
Director, Pro Bono Program, Stanford Law School
Jennifer has practiced law for over eight years in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Currently, she is responsible for overseeing the Pro Bono Program at Stanford Law School. Jennifer works with faculty, individual students, student organizations, and community-based organizations to identify and develop pro bono projects. Prior to her position at the law school, Jennifer was a Senior Corporate Associate at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati.
Juris Doctorate, Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1998
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 1995

TANYA LEAKE
Senior Manager, Accenture, Information Management Services
Tanya is a Senior Manager in Information Management Services at Accenture. She works mainly for the systems integration (SI) consulting group where much of what she does is strategic in nature. Tanya is active at Stanford, where she works closely with the Black Community Services Center and other organizations on campus.
Bachelors, Industrial Engineering, Stanford, 1992

BURTON LEE
Managing Partner, Innovarium Ventures
Burton is a leading advisor to VC and PE firms, investment banks, other institutional investors, startup CEOs, industry associations, and the Federal government. Burton’s experience extends over 15 years of senior management and technical line and advisory positions in major global technology corporations (HP, GE, DaimlerChrysler), venture-backed startups, government executive service, federal science and technology agencies, leading research universities, and non-profits.
MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship, Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management, 2004
Doctorate, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering; Computer Science: Aerospace Engineering, Stanford University, 2002
Bachelors, Economics and Physics, Brown University 1978

LETICIA MÁRQUEZ-MAGAÑA
Professor of Biology, San Francisco State University
Leticia is a research professor in the Department of Biology at San Francisco State University. She mentors students conducting research in her laboratory, as well as Cell and Molecular undergraduates and Master’s students considering PhD degrees in the Biomedical Sciences.
Post Doctorate, Molecular Pharmacology, Stanford, 1994
Doctorate, Biochemistry, UC Berkeley, 1991
Co-terminal, Biological Sciences, Stanford, 1986

JOHN ROARK, MD
Gastroenterologist, EastBay Center for Digestive Health
John is a partner in a large, single specialty practice. The practice is predominantly private but he spends one day per week working and teaching at the Alameda County Health Center (Highland Hospital). John is on the clinical faculty at UCSF and UC Berkeley. John has significant international health experience and extensive public policy background.
Post Doctorate, Pew Fellow, Institute for Health Policy Studies, UCSF, 1993
Medical Degree, UCLA, 1977
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 1972

ARIJIT SENGUPTA
CEO, BeyondCore, Inc.
Arijit is the CEO of BeyondCore, Inc., a company that produces software which improves the quality of outsourced and in-house back-office business processes in the Financial Services, Healthcare and other industries. Arijit previously worked at Oracle, Microsoft, and General Motors.
Masters, MBA, Harvard University, 2004
Bachelors, Computer Science and Economics, Stanford University

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START-UPS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 11:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

SANDY JEN
Co-Founder, Meebo
Sandy graduated from Stanford in 2003 with a degree in Computer Science. She worked in software development at Xilinx in San Jose for a couple of years before founding Meebo. She and her co-founders worked on various projects starting in 2003 and finally launched meebo in September of 2005. Sandy is responsible for everything server-related at Meebo.
Bachelors, Computer Science, Stanford University, 2003

NANA LUZ
Director of Services, Softype, Inc.
Nana works with business owners and managers in companies located in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia. She manages Softype’s professional staff to implement ERP, CRM and other solutions to enhance effectiveness and growth of small and medium businesses operating in the global arena. Softype, Inc. is a solution services firm specializing in business process optimization, document management, and customer support services for global SMEs.
Bachelors, International Relations, Stanford University, 1978

JOSHUA REEVES
Product Manager, Zazzle.com
Josh is currently working at Zazzle as a Product Manager while taking classes, part-time, toward his MSEE at Stanford. Zazzle is a Silicon Valley Internet start-up. Josh is also actively involved in TECC, a US-China non-profit organization he co-founded in 2003 that is devoted to bringing together college students from the US and China in order to collaborate on social projects. During college, Josh was active in BASES serving as the VP of ETL, as well as IEEE and SSCLES.
Masters, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2008
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2005

OLATUNDE SOBOMEHIN
President, Esfac'e, Inc.
Olatunde started Esfac’e, Inc., a company aimed at making popular culture positive. As an acronym for Education and Service through Fashion, Athletics, Community and Entertainment, Esfac’e has created and sold over 40 designs of t-shirts, sweatshirts and track jackets with positive messages. Its clothing is being supported by BET’s Ultimate Hustler show, Atlanta Hawk’s Josh Childress, and several community leaders.
Bachelors, Urban Studies, Stanford University, 2003

EVAN TANA
Marketing & Business Development Manager, loopt, Inc
Evan is responsible for various marketing and business development activities at loopt, a Sequoia and NEA backed startup building a social mapping service to change the way people use mobile phones to keep in touch with friends. Most recently Evan was a Product Manager at Digital Chocolate, one of the world's largest publishers of mobile games.
Masters, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 2006
Bachelors, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 2005

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CAREERS IN FASHION - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

PAUL CHOI
Senior Director, Merchandising and Product Management, Polo Ralph Lauren
Paul is a converted medical student masquerading as a fashion executive. He has held various leadership positions in design, merchandising, and product development which include VP of Merchandising and Product Development, Paper Denim & Cloth, GGM/Director Apparel Design, Deluxe Production, and Director - Levi Strauss & Co.
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 1987

PEGGY LI
Designer, Peggy Li Creations
Peggy has had her handmade jewelry business for over 5 years. Her work has been featured on TV’s "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer", "Medium", in the pages of Lucky magazine, and more. Peggy also works part-time as a Product Manager for Pogo.com, the casual games service at Electronic Arts.
Bachelors, Bioresource Sciences, UC Berkeley, 1996

MARY PANG HINSON
Executive Vice President/COO, Koret
Mary is currently the Executive VP/COO for Koret, a wholesale/retail ladies sportswear apparel company. She is responsible for all aspects of the wholesale division including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Corporate Communications, and Technology. Mary has 24 years of industry experience with an extensive background in product development and sourcing, management, organizational re-structuring, and corporate strategic planning.
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1980
Bachelors, Psychology, Stanford University, 1980

KATIE RICE JONES
On-Air Stylist & TV Host of Comcast’s Inside City Limits
Katie is an on-air stylist for various cable TV fashion shows and the TV Host of Comcast’s Inside City Limits. Additionally, Katie is writing her first book titled, “The Style Method.”
Bachelors, Journalism, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1991

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CAREERS IN LAW - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

MARISA BRUTOCO
Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Marisa is an associate in the Technology Transactions group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. At WSGR, Marisa represents many Internet and digital media companies, as well as non-profit foundations and museums on a pro bono basis. Before joining WSGR, Marisa was an associate in Intellectual Property Litigation at Dechert LLP. Marisa has interned at the World Bank and the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Stanford Law School, 2004
Bachelors, International Relations, Stanford University, 2000

ALAN DOUGLAS
Retired Attorney
Alan is retired from a career in law, which included criminal law, juvenile law, bench experience as a Juvenile Court Referee, Supervising Research Attorney of the San Diego County Superior Court, and teaching criminal law and constitutional criminal procedure. His expertise is in law, legal research, legal writing, judicial process and legal career development, including hiring, training and managing attorneys.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Stanford University, 1966
Bachelors, History, Stanford University, 1963

JENNIFER FAN
Director, Pro Bono Program, Stanford University Law School
Jennifer has practiced law for over eight years in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Currently, she is responsible for overseeing the Pro Bono Program at Stanford Law School. Jennifer works with faculty, individual students, student organizations, and community-based organizations to identify and develop pro bono projects. Prior to her position at the law school, Jennifer was a Senior Corporate Associate at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati.
Juris Doctorate, Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1998
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 1995

PAUL KOZACHENKO
Partner, Gonsalves & Kozachenko
From 1982 through 1984 Paul worked in the tax department of Coopers & Lybrand. In May 1984 he, along with his partner, Linda Gonsalves, founded the law firm of Gonsalves & Kozachenko. The firm, the largest in Fremont, now employs 9 attorneys. Paul's practice is focused on business and real estate matters.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Santa Clara University, 1982
Bachelors, Russian, Stanford University, 1979

JULIA WILSON
Director LAAC - Legal Aid Association of CA
Julia is the Director of the Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC), the membership organization for nearly 100 nonprofit organizations that provide free legal services to low-income Californians. Before joining LAAC, Julia spent almost seven years at the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. Julia was recently appointed to the State Bar of California's Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Stanford University School of Law, 1998
Bachelors, Linguistics, UCLA, 1991

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CAREERS IN THE MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

CORINNE AUGUSTINE
VP of Operations, Neurovascular, Boston Scientific
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BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN
R&D Engineer, Acumen Medical
Benjamin started with Acumen Medical as an R&D Intern following his junior year at Stanford and joined Acumen as an R&D Engineer upon graduation. As part of a small Research & Development team, he creates product prototypes, designs and improves parts and manufacturing processes, performs and documents verification testing, identifies and analyzes design failure modes, and supports regulatory submissions.
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2006

VIRGINIA GIDDINGS
Manager, Stent Development, Abbott Vascular
Virginia manages the development of next generation drug eluting stents. Prior to Abbott, she was Manager of Intellectual Property Strategy at ALZA/J&J, where she developed IP portfolio and technology strategy in the field of drug-delivery. Virginia began her career at the New York Hospital for Special Surgery where she collaborated with surgeons and outside companies to design and develop orthopaedic implant systems.
Doctorate, Biomechanics, Stanford University
Masters, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University

ASHA NAYAK
Senior Principal Medical and Scientific Advisor, Medtronic
Asha is an inventor of medical devices and leads an early-stage incubator team at Medtronic Vascular. She leads a multi-functional team (business, marketing, clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and legal/IP) focused on the development of specific new technologies, due diligence on opportunities for external investment and collaboration, and business strategy. Asha also practices clinical medicine at the Stanford VA Medical Center. Asha was an MD resident in ‘01 and a Biodesign Fellow in ‘02, both at Stanford.
Medical Degree, Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, 1998
Doctorate, Neuroscience, University of Colorado, 1996
Bachelors, Biochemistry, Florida State University, 1989

CHUCK NIEMOTH
Production Supervisor, Stryker Endoscopy
Chuck supervises the production and repair teams that manufacture and service medical devices. He provides training to the associates to ensure compliance with FDA and ISO regulations. Prior to becoming a Production Supervisor, Chuck was a Manufacturing Engineer, supporting the same production team that he now supervises.
Masters, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Irvine

DERRICK RICHARDSON
Director, Stent Engineering, Conor Medsystems
Derrick’s experience spans several industries including aerospace, endoscopic surgery, life sciences, and cardiovascular disease. His career path has involved exposure to diverse working environments including pure research, start-ups, and large public corporations. He has held many roles including design engineer, technical consultant, project manager, group manager. Currently, Derrick is responsible for all aspects of design, analysis, and development of a drug-eluting stent platform used for coronary interventions.
Masters, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1997
Bachelors, Product Design, Stanford University, 1993

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DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

ANGELA ARVIZU SZYMUSIAK
Sr. Manager, Engagement, HR, Adobe Systems
After a summer temp job in Human Resources, Angela realized she had found her passion - working with people issues in a business setting. She has worked at Adobe Systems, a computer software company for the last 16 years and has held many roles in HR ranging from recruiting, employee relations, community relations, diversity, immigration, relocation, college recruiting, to program management.
Masters, Sociology, Stanford University, 1988
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1989

TANYA LEAKE
Senior Manager, Accenture, Information Management Services
Tanya is a Senior Manager in Information Management Services at Accenture. She works mainly for the systems integration (SI) consulting group where much of what she does is strategic in nature. Tanya is active at Stanford, where she works closely with the Black Community Services Center and other organizations on campus. Bachelors, Industrial Engineering, Stanford, 1992

JAMELIA MORGAN
Manager, Special Services Testing, AT&T
Jamelia holds a B.A in Political Science and an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford. She is currently a Manager of Special Services Testing at AT&T as part of the Leadership Development Program. Upon completion of the program, she plans to pursue a JD/MBA and eventually work for the federal government.
Masters, Sociology, Stanford University, 2006
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 2006

ERIC WONG
Associate, BGI
Eric is an associate on the rates team within the fixed income group. In this role, he is responsible for developing trading strategies across rates products, including treasuries, swaps, and futures in the G-8 markets. Prior this role, he developed relative value and high frequency trading strategies for investment grade, high yield, and emerging markets debt.
Bachelors, Economics, Spanish, Computer Science, Stanford University, 2002

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DO WELL; DO GOOD: MAKING THE DIFFERENCE THROUGH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

PHIL BOBEL
Manager of Environmental Compliance, City of Palo Alto
Phil works on water pollution prevention.
Co-terminal, Civil/Environmental, Stanford, 1971
Masters, Agricultural Economics, Cornell, 1980

JOHN SMITHSON
Mechanical Engineer, U.S. Department of State
John is a Mechanical Engineer for the State Department’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. The Bureau helps design, construct, and maintain the United States embassies and consulates. Additionally, they sponsor research and development efforts for counterterrorism technologies. Previously, John completed internships with State Department, Ford Motor Company, and ExxonMobil and was a Peer Counselor with the Stanford Career Development Center for 3+ years.
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2004

LORIE TINFOW
Assistant City Manager, City of Walnut Creek
Lorie has worked for three cities over the past 10 years - Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and Saratoga - serving in increasingly responsible positions. In addition, she interned with the City of San Mateo while a student at Stanford , and with the California Coastal Commission while a graduate student. She also wrote her graduate policy exercise while working with the Environmental Protection Agency in Boston.
Masters, City and Regional Planning, Harvard University, 1994
Bachelors, Applied Earth Science, Stanford University, 1992

NICOLE VAZQUEZ
Principal Consultant, CA State Senate Health Committee
Nicole works with the Senate Health Committee on issues such as chronic diseases, aging and long-term care, women’s health, reproductive health, and maternal and infant health. In addition to committee work, she has staffed various legislative initiatives on issues including biomonitoring and environmental exposure, access to prescription drugs, cancer treatment and education, health services for seniors, and maternal and child health.
Bachelors, English and Political Science, Stanford University, 1996

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SALES/MARKETING/REAL ESTATE - 2:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

TOM BEDECARRE
CEO, AKQA
Tom is CEO of AKQA, a global interactive marketing agency that uses innovative ideas and technology to deliver results for the world’s leading brands -- such as Nike, Xbox, Coca-Cola and Visa. With more than 350 employees, AKQA was recently named Interactive Agency of the Year by Advertising Age’s Creativity Magazine.
Masters, Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, 1981
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 1978

JEAN CHOW
Catering/Convention Services Mangager, Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf
As a Catering/Convention Services Manager, Jean sells and books meeting space. She services these events as well as the groups that come to the hotel, including corporate conventions, special events, and meetings of all sorts. Jean works with clients to plan their meetings and events, from menu selections to room setups to guest room reservations.
Bachelors, Communication and Chinese, Stanford University, 2004

PAIGE MAZZONI
Executive Vice President, Marketing, Product Management and Corporate Strategy, Nelson Family of Companies
Paige is responsible for product management and strategy, including competitive research and market analysis. She also oversees marketing including all branding, lead generation, public relations, advertising, analyst relations, web marketing, and collateral. In addition, Paige deals with corporate strategy such as partnerships and channel sales, as well as creating new opportunities and markets.
Bachelors, History, Stanford University, 1988

COLLEEN MCCARTHY
Marketing Manager, Intuit
Colleen was a Senior Product Manager for Capital One Financial Services from 1998-2003. Since 2006 she has been the Marketing Manager for Intuit QuickBooks. Bachelors, American Studies, Amherst College, 1998
MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2005

T. JUSTIN WILLIAMS
Investment Associate, MacFarlane Partners
Justin works as an Investment Associate for MacFarlane Partners, one of the leading real estate investment management firms in the United States, with $11.7 billion in assets under management. The firm has developed, acquired, renovated, managed and sold real estate assets through multiple real estate cycles on behalf of some of the largest pension plans in the United States. The firm recently completed raising its second $1+ billion investment fund.
Masters Business Administration, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2006 Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 1999

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BACKPACK TO BRIEFCASE: LIFE AFTER STANFORD - 4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

From BackPack/Briefcase: Life After Stanford

LESLIE HATAMIYA
Executive Director, Foundation of the State Bar of California
Leslie is the Executive Director of the Foundation of the State Bar of California. Previously she served as Chief of Staff and Director of Corporate Communications/Special Projects at SOMA Networks, a wireless broadband startup company. Leslie has also served as Program Director at CORO Northern California; Assistant to the President at Yale University; Law Clerk to Judge David S. Tatel of the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; and Special Assistant in Bill Bradley's Senate Office. Leslie is currently Vice Chair of the National Advisory Board of the Haas Center and a member of the Stanford Associates Board of Governors.
Juris Doctorate Law Stanford Law School 1997
Bachelors, Political Science , Stanford University, 1990

MATT OHLINE
Director of EE & Co-Founder, NeoGuide Systems, Inc.
Matt is Co-founder and Director of electrical engineering at NeoGuide Systems, a medical device start-up company in Los Gatos, focusing on revolutionary flexible endoscopes. For the past 8 years, he has also taught Introduction to Mechatronics in Stanford’s ME Dept. His primary focus is mechatronics and embedded systems, and he has more than 10 years experience developing new technologies for a variety of start-up companies in the Silicon Valley.
Masters, ME , Stanford University, 1994
Bachelors, ME & English , Stanford University, 1992

JORGE TAPIAS
Strategic Partner Development Manager, Google, Inc.
Jorge has a varied professional background and has worked in management consulting, various marketing roles, non-profit fund raising, and business development, most with an international focus. Jorge has worked at both large and small companies and is currently helping grow Google’s business in Latin America. He negotiates and manages distribution partnerships in the region’s major markets with the goal of increasing Google’s reach to end users and advertisers throughout the region.
Bachelors, International Relations , Stanford University, 1994

MICHAEL WOLFE
Vice President and Co-Founder Vontu, Inc.
Michael is currently a Co-founder and Vice President of Technology for Vontu, Inc., a security software startup founded in 2002. Previously he was an early employee and Vice President at Kana Communications, a software startup which is still a public company. Michael’s specialties are helping found companies, raising venture capital, running product development organizations, and helping small companies manage rapid growth successfully.
Masters, Computer Science , Stanford University, 1991
Bachelors, Computer Science , Stanford University, 1990

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CAREERS IN DESIGN - 4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

KRISTEN DING
Vice President of Design, Idealab
Kristen is Vice President of Design at Idealab, a technology incubator in that spawns pioneering companies with breakthrough technologies. Prior to joining Idealab, she was a founder and Vice President of Design at CitySearch.com. Kristen also served as Senior Art Director at AND Interactive Communications, a multi-media design firm in Hollywood.
Bachelors, Graphic Design and Packaging Art Center College of Design 1994 Bachelors, Art; Psychology (double-major), Stanford University, 1990

THOMAS ENDERS
Designers, IDEO
Thomas joined IDEO in 1997. He has worked in a variety of capacities there, from electronics/embedded systems design practitioner to program manager. Now part of the Software Experience Practice at IDEO, Thomas is focused on designing software for the user experience with mobile devices and web-related services.
Electrical Engineering, Technische Universität, München, Germany, 1991
Masters, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1992
Doctorate, Engineering Technische Universität München, Germany 1997

KRISTEN SIDELL
Architect, Magnet
After working for several design-focused architecture firms, Kristen started her own firm in 2003. Her current work consists primarily of residential and light commercial (restaurant, stores, etc.). In addition to her professional practice, Kristen also teaches architecture at CCA in San Francisco and has taught at the University of Colorado and UC Berkeley.
Masters. Architecture, Univeristy of Pennsylvania, 2000
Bachelors, Art History, Stanford University, 1994

ANNA VEIT
Product Development, Designer/Design Coordinator, Pottery Barn
Anna Veit hails from New York but has lived on and off in the Bay Area since 1998. A graduate from Stanford University majoring in Product Design, she currently spends the majority of her time as a designer/design coordinator at Pottery Barn and off and on in her art studio working on acrylic paintings and stained glass clocks.
Bachelors, Product Design, Stanford University, 2002

WENDY WOO
Intermediate Designer, Steinberg Architects
Wendy currently works in architectural programming, design, and construction documents for a firm focusing on residential, institutional, and mixed-use markets. She previously worked in New York City for a small firm focusing on high-end residential, tenant improvement, and gut renovations in Manhattan and the tri-state area.
Master of Architecture, Columbia University, 2002
Bachelors, Urban Studies, Minor Studio Art, Stanford University, 1998

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CAREERS IN PHILANTHROPY - 4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

MALKA KOPELL
Managing Director, Stanford Center of Philanthropy and Civil Society
Malka is the Managing Director of the newly-created Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford. Previously Malka was the Executive Director of Community Focus, a nonprofit organization she founded that brings together the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve community-based problems. She also spent several years as a Program Officer at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Masters, Public Policy, Harvard University
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1978

STUART BURDEN
Director, Community Affairs Levi Strauss Foundation
Stuart serves as the Director for the Americas within the Worldwide Community Affairs Department of Levi Strauss & Co. and the Levi Strauss Foundation. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the philanthropic, employee community involvement and external relationship-building activities in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and South America. Stuart also currently sits on the Board of the International Women’s Health Committee, the Stanford Alumni Association, and is a member of the Northern California Committee of Human Rights Watch.
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University,1984

BRITT EHRHARDT
Grants Analyst, Firelight Foundation
Britt works with Firelight Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation that partners with nearly 250 community organizations in sub-Saharan Africa to serve children affected by HIV/AIDS. Britt joined Firelight in 2004 as a recipient of the Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy. A Grants Analyst, Britt helps Firelight and its grantee-partners better document, evaluate, and share their work. Britt also works with the grantmaking team to support a portfolio of partners in Kenya and Zambia.
Bachelors, Psychology, Stanford University, 2004

CAMILLA NELSON
Communications Manager, HP Corporate Philanthropy
Camilla spent ten years as Assistant Attorney General for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, practicing in the areas of education, employment, civil rights, and nonprofit regulation. Camilla joined Hewlett Packard in 1998 and for the last several years she has been a Program Manager for HP Corporate Philanthropy during which she launched two groundbreaking programs: the $15 million Digital Village Program and the Microenterprise Development Program.
Juris Doctorate, Law, University of Minnesota Law School, 1987
Bachelors, Communications & Political Science, Stanford University, 1983

MEGAN RYSKAMP
International Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships Cisco Systems, Inc
Megan develops partnerships for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, an online information technology training program providing global education/opportunities for students as a part of Cisco's philanthropic efforts. She is focused primarily on the Africa and Latin America regions.
Bachelors, International Relations, Stanford University, 2002

COLE WILBUR
Trustee, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Cole is currently a Trustee and was previously President and CEO of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation for 23 years. He was Interim President of the Council of Foundations in 2005 and received the Distinguished Grantmaker award in 1999. He was the CEO of the Sierra Club Foundation, was in international banking and managed a computer service bureau. Cole is on the board of several foundations and non-profits.
Masters of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1960
Bachelors, Political Science, Stanford University, 1956

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CRACKING THE CODE: HOW TO GET HIRED IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR -
4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

CAROLYN LAUB
Executive Director, Gay-Straight Alliance Network
Carolyn is the Founder and Executive Director of Gay-Straight Alliance
Network. Carolyn was a leader of the grassroots youth effort to pass the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000, an historic law that prohibits discrimination based on actual and perceived sexual orientation and gender identity in California schools. She currently serves on the Board of the Transgender Law Center. Bachelors, Anthropology, Stanford University, 1995

CELINA RAMIREZ
Nonprofit Consultant
Celina is an attorney and nonprofit consultant. She provides consulting in the areas of research, development, and conflict resolution for clients such as California Rural Legal Assistance, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Mexican Museum. She serves on the Boards of the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association and the DataCenter: Impact Research for Social Justice.
Juris Doctorate, Law, Stanford Law School, 2004
Bachelors, Chicano Studies, Stanford University, 2001

NICOLE TAYLOR
Managing Director, Haas Center for Public Service
Nicole is the Managing Director of the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford. Before returning to her alma mater, Nicole was the CEO of College Track, a nonprofit that works to get underrepresented students in the San Francisco Bay Area successfully through high school and college. Prior to College Track, she was the director of Oakland's Fund for Children and Youth, which distributes over $7 million per year to youth-serving organizations in the city of Oakland.
Masters, Education, Stanford University, 1991
Bachelors, Human Biology, Stanford University, 1990

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTING/MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS -
4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

VERONIKA BELOKHVOSTOVA
Manager, Deloitte FAS LLP
Veronika is currently a Manager in the Economic and Statistical Consulting group of Deloitte FAS LLP. Her area of expertise is telecommunications and technology. Veronika works on a variety of litigation support and business consulting cases. Before Deloitte, she worked at Ariba Inc. where she was responsible for coordinating the localization of two software products and managing the localization vendors in Japan, Ireland, and Taiwan. Bachelors, Economics Stanford University 2000
Business - Management Consulting/Management Leadership Programs BRANDON CHERRY Principal & Consultant Presidio Pay Advisors, Inc. Brandon is a Principal and Consultant with Presidio Pay Advisors, where he assists clients with the design and implementation of cash, equity based, and group incentives. He has experience helping senior management and Compensation Committees in the semiconductor, software, biotech, and financial services industries define their total compensation strategy and deliver competitive compensation packages to employees and executives.
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 1997

VINITA KAILASANATH
Legal Assistant, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Vinita is currently working in the litigation group of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. She previously worked as a Business Associate with ZS Associates, a sales and marketing focused management consulting firm specializing in pharmaceutical, biotech and medical products/services clients. Vinita gained experience in sales force size, structure and effectiveness studies, as well as quantitative and qualitative market research.
Co-terminal, Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 2004
Bachelors, Human Biology & American Studies, Stanford University, 2004

ERIKA MARTINEZ
Lead Financial Analyst, AT&T
Erika is currently a Lead Financial Analyst for AT&T and manages West Region Consumer and Business unit financial budgets. Erika develops business plans, reviews financial results, and forecasts sales revenue and volumes. Erika was hired as part of AT&T’s Leadership Development Program. In addition to her current role, Erika held management positions in the Diverse Market Group operation, leading a sales team that supported Spanish-speaking residential customers.
Bachelors, Economics & Sociology, Stanford University, 1999

JOSE RESENDIZ
Corporate Strategy Analyst, Intuit Inc.
Jose joined Intuit’s Rotational Development Program in September 2004 which provided him the opportunity to explore different roles throughout the organization. As a product manager, Jose led engineering teams in the US and India to improve QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2007. In his last rotation, Jose and his strategy team defined Intuit’s new small business strategy and financial institutions strategy that included its most recent acquisition of Digital Insights. José is currently on Intuit’s Corporate Strategy staff.
Bachelors, Management Science & Engineering, Stanford University, 2004

BRANDON CHERRY
Principal & Consultant, Presidio Pay Advisors, Inc.
Brandon is a Principal and Consultant with Presidio Pay Advisors, where he assists clients with the design and implementation of cash, equity based, and group incentives. He has experience helping senior management and Compensation Committees in the semiconductor, software, biotech, and financial services industries define their total compensation strategy and deliver competitive compensation packages to employees and executives.
Bachelors, Economics, Stanford University, 1997

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