[GEOG MAJORS] Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership events: 1/24 Panel with former College Athletes, 2/1 First Generation Graduates Panel

[Nell Gross]

Good afternoon,

The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship has several upcoming opportunities for innovative, creative students over the coming weeks. WE Lead<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program/> focuses on the experiences of women in entrepreneurship and leadership settings, but students of any gender are welcome to join the events below as it interests them!

Upcoming WE Lead Events:

  *   1/24: Entrepreneurial Women Athletes<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/aYhWpxF7YB93ZMM4XWiBd6/Entrepreneurial-Women-Athletes__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvi9NmJD6A$> (Conibear Shellhouse<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/maps/place/Conibear*Shellhouse*(CSH),*Seattle,*WA*98105/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x549014939f63d27b:0x4e370e6cc6aa8258?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjVz8On9dWDAxVlIDQIHdK_CVgQ8gF6BAhIEAA__;KysrKys!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviLF65tjk$>, Rose Auditorium, 5-7pm)
Panel event featuring 4 women who were collegiate athletes and have since gone on to entre/intrapreneurial<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/hbr.org/2020/03/why-you-should-become-an-intrapreneur__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hviinzlbr0$> careers. Our guest speakers will share the highs and lows of their careers, share advice, and answer questions - this is a great group of women with diverse career experiences and it's sure to be a great conversation, whether a student is part of UW athletics or simply interested in entrepreneurship! Dinner will be served, and students should register so we can plan accordingly.
Panelists:
Laura Clise<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2020/05/19/trailblazers-laura-clise-founder-and-ceo-of-intentionalist/?sh=7f66267d6e07__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvi_WrjFHc$> | Founder & CEO, Intentionalist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/intentionalist.com/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hviwc3SNM4$> (Carleton College Women's Soccer & Tennis)
Bailey Gordon<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/bailey-gordon-cscs-57258042/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviYEnQlx0$> | Photographer; Strength & Softball Coach (UW Softball)
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.soundersfc.com/club/staff/maya-mendoza-exstrom__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvij59eKAA$> | Chief Operating Officer, Seattle Sounders FC (University of Puget Sound Women's Soccer)
Sara Mosiman<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/globalsande.com/2023/01/10/global-sports-events-names-sara-mosiman-as-partner/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvi6rzUw9c$> | Partner, Global Sports & Events (UW Women's Basketball)
Ingrid Russell-Narcisse<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-black-history-month-front-office-profile-ingrid-russell-narcisse-43f643b5445b__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvibu9YC3c$> | Senior Director, Partnership Strategy & Activation, Seattle Mariners (UW Women's Basketball)
Moderator: Falesha Johnson<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.faleshajohnson.com/home__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviQRAcfeE$> | Senior Director of Development, University of Washington; Founder, Felite Performance (UW Women's Track & Field)
  *   1/30: WE Lead Wednesday<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/53NTQrtq9qZnnZjZmLUwJX/WE-Lead-Wednesday__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvil3IV0mc$> (Founders Hall<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/maps/place/Founders*Hall*(FNDR)/@47.6587571,-122.3073645,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf9a6cc22812b5407?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKk-2-5fGDAxWKLzQIHdz-BOUQ_BJ6BAgOEAA__;Kys!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviGccjKRQ$> 490, 12-1:30pm)
Looking for community? WE Lead Wednesday is a gathering of innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial minds from across campus who come together to discuss ideas, share challenges and suggestions, offer opportunities, and connect with likeminded students. Attendees do not need to identify as a woman (for this or any other WE Lead<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program/> event), but discussion topics, special guests, etc. will center the experiences of women in leadership, business, and professional spaces.
  *   2/1: Entrepreneurial Pathways for First Generation Graduates<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/azGm9RSTuSFZkaWrGVj2rT/Entrepreneurial-Pathways-for-First-Generation-Graduates__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvi7UVjq7Y$> (Founders Hall<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/maps/place/Founders*Hall*(FNDR)/@47.6587571,-122.3073645,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf9a6cc22812b5407?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKk-2-5fGDAxWKLzQIHdz-BOUQ_BJ6BAgOEAA__;Kys!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviGccjKRQ$> 490, 5:30-7:30pm)
Panel event in partnership with First Generation Business Leaders featuring panelists who are first generation college graduates and entrepreneurs. Our panelists come from different industries, and will share how they launched their business, and how current first-generation students can pursue entrepreneurial pathways and skills to build a fulfilling post-college career. Dinner will be served, and students should register so we can plan accordingly.
Panelists:
Suleiny Altamirano<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/entreprenista.com/suleiny-altamirano-bahena-of-tizana-mexicana-on-the-joy-of-pursuing-her-passion-and-supporting-artisans/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviOoZ6hJ0$> - CEO & Founder, Tizana Mexicana
Stephiney Foley<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/yuzicare.com/team__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7Hvip6UgS8M$> - CEO & Founder, Yuzi
Lina Kim, DDS<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/flossbossmobile.com/about-us-nc/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gpFRSnU_wr6_sDVvs-bKeahDgP4bZ33zgCSxf5bci-DUsFAfYPRm_lXJl6mMqYmBOhVH7HviYI-eZ0Q$> - Owner, Lina Kim Dental | CEO & Founder, Floss Boss Mobile
More to be announced!
Moderator: Rosalinda Mendoza<https://magazine.foster.uw.edu/people/maestra-of-mezcal/> - Co-Founder & CEO, Mocel

Take care,

Winona Kantamaneni, MPA (she/her)
Assistant Director, Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership
Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship
Foster School of Business, University of Washington
P: 206-221-7094 | E: wrennick at uw.edu<mailto:wrennick at uw.edu>
Founders Hall 405, Box 353200, Seattle, WA 98195
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