Topic: “The changing needs of students, distance learning, and how ABF is helping students navigate through these challenging times” About Our Speaker: Dr. Ritter is an accomplished college educator and administrator with extensive experience developing innovative programs and services for students. He is well-known to the Christian Science community through his 23-year career at Principia […]
Category: Net Effect Career Conversations and Connections
Net Effect #21: Emma Schaefer – Multimedia Storyteller, and Singer-Songwriter
Topic: “Working Remotely from Boulder to Boston–How Limitations Turned into Amazing Career Opportunities” About Our Speaker: Emma Schaefer, Summer Intern at The Mother Church, Multi-Media Storyteller, and Singer-Songwriter This summer, Emma was a collaborator and singer-songwriter on a new Daily Lift video for Christian Science Sunday School students, “A Psalm for You.” She is a […]
Net Effect #19: Ursula Mueller, Career Diplomat and Humanitarian
Topic: “Working for Global Humanity Through the Universality of Divine Love” About Our Speaker: Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator for the United Nations Ursula is a German diplomat and executive with over 30 years of experience in international relations, global issues, and development financing. Most recently she was […]
Net Effect #18: Travis Thomas, Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach, US Men’s National Soccer Team
Topic: “Embracing Uncertainty–You Cannot Progress Until You Say, Yes! About Our Speaker: Travis Thomas is the Creator of “Live Yes, And” (www.liveyesand.com) and a performance coach currently serving as the Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach for the US Men’s National Soccer Team. He served as a Leadership Coach at Florida’s IMG Academy, a prestigious boarding […]
Net Effect #17: Chris O’Riordan-Adjah, Ph.D, MS, PE
Topic: “Building Bridges, Inspiring Students, and Praying About Equality and Equity” About Our Speaker: Dr. Chris O’Riordan-Adjah is currently the head of the Engineering Department at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a licensed civil and structural engineer, originally from Ghana, where his love for learning and education took shape. We […]
Net Effect #16: Jennifer Ann Gordon, CS, Author, Artist, Muralist, Poet
Topic: “Curiosity and ‘Questionsanswers’–How to have a memorable conversation that leads to unforeseen career opportunities!” About Our Speaker: What is a “questionanswer”? Is curiosity leading you to have memorable conversations? Would you like to listen, listen, listen, when you need to listen the most? Jennifer Ann Gordon has devoted her life to understanding the power […]
Net Effect #15: Susan Wright, Senior Sustainability Specialist for 20 Cities in San Mateo County
Topic: “How to Start a New Career Path in the Middle of a Recession–or Anytime!” About Our Speaker: Susan has a remarkable story of how she made a complete career change in the middle of a recession. After a very successful career as a senior editor for a prominent magazine, the magazine folded and she […]
Net Effect #14: Paul Perea, Head Chef, High Ridge House – “Career Path or Listening Path?”
Topic: “Career Path or Listening Path?” About Our Speaker: A magna cum laude graduate of Northeastern University, a gourmet chef, and a published author, Paul describes himself as a “Manhattan-trained businessman” who found his way to his dream job of managing a high-quality food services operations for people he loves. He is currently the Head […]
Net Effect #13: Kim Butler, Not-Your-Typical Financial Advisor, Author, Podcaster, and Alpaca Farmer
Topic: “Your Mindset and Your Money–Learn from a Myth-Buster!” About Our Speaker: Kim Butler, Not-Your-Typical Financial Advisor, Author, Podcaster, and Alpaca Farmer Not-Your-Typical Financial Advisor Kim Butler dedicates herself to busting common myths about typical investment products and replacing them with alternative investment strategies. She is CEO and founder of Partners for Prosperity, a federally […]
Net Effect #12: Keith Babcock, Conservation Biologist
About Our Speaker: Keith Babcock, Conservation Biologist Keith has loved the outdoors since childhood, and developed a special affinity for wildlife and natural resources as he grew older. Today he is putting that love of nature to good use as a Conservation Biologist and Principal of a 600-person multidisciplinary environmental and engineering firm. Whether the […]