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Upcoming Panel

Life and Leadership Lessons from the Military
In celebration of 2024 Memorial Day

Speaker: Major Anthony Williams Jr., PMP, Author of The Assignment

Monday, May 20
7-8 p.m. EST

Interview

The Poetry of Leadership
In celebration of 2024 National Poetry Month

Speaker: Dr. Fateme Banishoeib, Founder @ReNewBusiness© | ArtfulMindset & ArtfulEntrepreneurship |Business Adviser| Learning Experiences Facilitator & Designer | Poet |Speaker | Painter of New Narratives

Author of The Poetry of Leadership: A Journey into the Leadership of Self, Artful Entrepreneurship: The Maverick's Palette, etc.

Panel

eSpelman Women in Leadership” 
In celebration of 2024 Women's History Month

Keynote Speaker: Angel N. Davis

Thursday, March 7, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST

Panel

“Project Leadership Insights from African American Executives” 
In celebration of 2024 Black History Month

Speakers: Chuck Wallington, Ph.D. and Russell Sandidge

Moderator: Germaine Essen (PM Ready Ambassador)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST

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Book Talk

“Achieve Your Goals and Reduce Stress & Anxiety with Project Management” 

Speaker: Hilary Kinney

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST

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Info Session

“PM Ready Info Session” 
Learn who we are and what resources we provide for students of all backgrounds.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

Workshop

“Crafting Your Future: Youth Workshop on Building a Standout LinkedIn Profile” 

Speaker: Dahlia El Gazzar

Saturday, December 16, 2023
8-9 p.m. EST

Panel

“Environmental Justice and Native American Communities: A Conversation with Indigenous Youth Leaders” 
In celebration of 2023 Native American Heritage Month

Speakers: 
Earth Guardians Speakers Leala Pourier and Jasilyn Charger

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

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Panel

“My Latinx Roots in Project Management"
In celebration of 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month

Speakers: 
Stephanie Chávez Alvarez, Senior Program Manager
Steven Cortes, Patient Engagement Manager

Thursday, October 12, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

Read panelists' stories:
Proud of My Roots – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating My Mexican Roots in Project Management: A Journey of Strength and Resilience

Book Talk

“When Symphony Meets Project Management: A Story of A Saved Concert Season” 

Speaker: Gerald Leonard

Thursday, September 28, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

Author's Note:
Over the past two and half decades, I have been a consultant to some of the most prosperous businesses, Federal and State agencies assisting top-tier executives in streamlining operations for multi-billion-dollar budgets. Today, I’m excited to share “A Symphony of Choices,” a book that distills everything I have learned about decision-making, project management, and workplace engagement into one easy-to-read volume.

Author Bio:
Gerald Leonard is President/CEO of Turnberry Premiere and author of several books, including A Symphony of Choices, Workplace Jazz, and Culture is The Bass. 

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Book Talk

Great Meetings Build Great Team: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists

Speakers: Rich Maltzman & Jim Stewart

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

Book Description:
Do you want a happier, more successful project team? Better-run meetings will help get you there. This practical guide to facilitating project meetings will help you build cohesive teams and make your meetings more productive! 

Author Bio:
Rich Maltzman, PMP®, has co-authored several books on project leadership, including Bridging the PM Competency Gap, and the Cleland-award winning Green Project Management. He teaches a suite of courses in project leadership, serving as a Master Lecturer at Boston University.

Jim Stewart, PMP®, is an independent project consultant and Agile coach. He advises on best practices, teaches project management, and strategizes and executes on Agile transformations.

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Book Talk

The Art of Project Management: Strategies from Sun Tzu's Art of War
In celebration of 2023 Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month

Speaker: Nelson Ortiz

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST

Book Description:
The Art of War is a classic military strategy book attributed to Sun Tzu, who lived in China during the Spring and Autumn period (771 to 256 BCE). This influential work has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thinking. The timeless principles of strategy and tactics described in this book can be adapted and applied to the modern world of project management.

Author Bio:
Nelson Ortiz is a professional consultant in the areas of business analysis, project management and technology. He is a former Vice President of Education and Certification in the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is a professor at several university systems in and outside Puerto Rico.

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