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How To Stay Inspired When You Are So Darn Tired! Reboot, Reframe, and Reconnect presented by Christine Cashen
Christine Cashen
Bio: Christine Cashen, 0ne of the world’s most sought-after business humorists, Christine delivers a fast-paced, uproarious program brimming with memorable quips and relevant content that helps audiences spark new and innovative ideas, manage conflict, reduce stress, energize employees, and create a happier more productive workplace.
She has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Virtual Presenter credentials. Christine is one of the few individuals to meet the rigorous induction criteria of the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and there’s no question that she deserves that honor; her effortless ability to pull in any audience with her remarkable insights on commonplace situations make her and her messages unforgettable.
Author of the award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work and Happiness and It’s YOUR Business: Good Stuff for Your Personal, Professional, and Funny Business, Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education. In 2016, she was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University.
Before embarking on her journey as a speaker, she worked as a university admissions officer, corporate trainer, and broadcaster. She is a mother of two, wife of a “hottie engineer,” and an average golfer.
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Say Yes: Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Into Possibilities presented by Jessica Rector, MBA
Jessica Rector
Bio: Founder of The Say Yes Experience, Jessica Rector is on a mission to help others truly live.
Through her 30 Days Say Yes experience, Jessica empowers you to get out of your comfort zone and into possibilities, so you can break through burnout and tackle your negative thoughts to turn them into positive action and bigger outcomes!
As the leading authority on burnout, Jessica and her team consult with companies and train teams to create a Say Yes culture, by enhancing mental health and eradicating burnout. They have worked with clients such as Scotiabank, NBCUniversal, the Dallas Mavericks, and Fortune’s #2 “Best Company to work for.”
As a #1 best-selling author of ten books, Jessica has shared the stage with Michelle Obama and has been seen on ABC, NBC, and CBS, for creating change.
When she is not traveling around the world for work, Jessica enjoys creating more Say Yes experiences, while learning about the exciting world of Transformers, so she can carry on real conversations with her CFO, Chief Fun Officer, her eleven-year-old son, Blaise, who is also a #1 best-seller author and the youngest published author in the United States.
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Create a Strategy to Cure Your Overwhelm Culprit
Wednesday Aug 14 11:00am-12:00pm
Corrie LoGiudice
Bio: Corrie LoGiudice helps the women in the workforce become confident leaders and entrepreneurs by identifying and addressing their “Overwhelm Culprit”. As an inspirational keynote speaker, coach and facilitator, Corrie has been featured in major media outlets such as TEDx, Girl boss, Business Insider, Thrive Global, and the Mighty. Through her keynotes, workshops and coaching programs, she shows women how to transform overwhelm into extraordinary action, no matter their circumstances, and validate they can confidently step into leadership roles that allow them to have a lasting impact.
Importance of Translation in Safety
Wednesday Aug 14 11:00am-12:00pm
Loretta Mulberry
Bio: Loretta Mulberry is a passionate advocate for language accessibility on a mission to improve safety measures and expand information equity for everyone in construction. Her experience working both in business and as a linguist uniquely positions her to consult with large-scale organizations on language service needs. Developing a love of other languages, particularly Spanish, from an early age opened her eyes to the cultural and linguistic divide in her community and motivated her to bridge it at every opportunity. Seeing the positive impact of her efforts in both social and professional settings help to embolden her to spread the message loudly and proudly. Loretta currently works as the Business Development Manager for Terra Translations and holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee in Spanish Translation and Interpreting. She’s a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Manufacturing (WiM), and the Midwest Association for Translators and Interpreters (MATI). She lives happily in her home state of Wisconsin with her husband, two small children, and a cat named Mr. Business.
Gaining Optimal Focus
Wednesday Aug 14 11:00am-12:00pm
Lisa Beaty
Bio: Lisa Beaty is an Executive Coach and Consultant and holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in the International Coaching Federation and SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree from Concordia University-Townsend Institute in Executive Coaching & Consulting. Lisa’s vision for coaching is to see every client, shining brightly as their whole and authentic selves. Her mission is to guide individuals, teams, and organizations to ever increasing levels of impact through the discovery of their untapped potential and harnessing it for transformational results. Lisa has worked with global leaders and teams in the manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries. Her past work includes leadership developmental coaching, workshop and training facilitation, talent management systems development, team development sessions, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) strategy, and change management.
In her personal time, Lisa enjoys DIY home improvement with her husband, watching her son play baseball, serving at her home church, CrossFit, and playing with her three dogs on their 7-acre rural Ohio.
The Realities of the Jobsite Athlete; Staying in the Game
Thursday Aug 15 10:30am-11:30am
Kelly Lynch
Bio: Kelly Lynch Feldkamp is the Founder of Pro Vention Plus, an onsite injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their Jobsite Athletes. Kelly has a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Wellness and is the creator of the Move Better Program used by thousands of Jobsite Athletes over the last 20 years. Kelly has a passion for preventing injuries and reducing the discomfort that many believe is a necessary part of the industrial trades. Kelly and her team at Pro Vention Plus have been blessed to work with individuals most in need of injury prevention care. The Jobsite Athletes participating in Pro Vention Plus are offered options for moving better, feeling better, working better, and living better. Kelly believes there is more to preventing work-related injuries than a sign on the wall showing people how to lift properly. Pro Vention Plus is playing an active role in pushing the industry toward a place where pain and immobility is not an accepted by-product for the Athletes that spend their lives building the world we all enjoy.
Finding Mentorship in Any Room
Thursday Aug 15 10:30am-11:30am
Stacy Cassio
Bio: Stacy Cassio is the Founder & CEO of the Pink Mentor Network. Stacy understands the importance of mentorship because her own career & business have been built on the opportunities introduced to her by mentors. Stacy works with leaders to solve complex talent development challenges through innovative mentorship, internal mobility, and employee support strategies & programs. These services drive outcomes in onboarding, upskilling, engagement, acquisition, and sales initiatives. Her sweet spot is industries and companies focused on developing talent from within or attempting to attract diverse emerging talent. In 2017, Stacy Cassio founded the Pink Mentor Network to overcome the shortage of female mentorship in male-dominated industries. This community introduced a brand new model for mentorship. Today, that model is being used by organizations of all sizes & industries to build transparent, scalable, measurable employee development & support programs. Stacy is dedicating her life to reshaping how individuals seek & obtain mentorship, and helping organizations build cultures of mentorship. In 2019, her work was nominated for the Athena International Corporate Award for Leadership and Charlotte Inno’s “Opportunity Champion” award. Stacy also was named a Mecklenburg Times 2019 Phenom, and most recently Acquisition International’s Most Influential Mentorship Innovator-2021, Meck Times 50 Most Influential Woman, and a 2021 Female Thought Leader-Business Services by the Stevie Awards, and Empowering Women In Industry’s Mentor of the Year 2021. Stacy currently serves on the Board of Charlotte of Creative and mentors at the Women’s Intercultural Exchange. She also leads national mentorship circles for Next Up Carolinas and Empowering Women in Industry. Stacy’s career was built & fueled by great mentors until she became one.
Building Respectful Work Environments
Thursday Aug 15 2:30pm-3:30pm
Jill Rorschack
Bio: Jill Rorschach joined EPS in 2018 after serving for over twenty years in various legal and Human Resources roles in the financial services industry, including roles supporting business partners, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Compliance, and most recently as Head of Employee Relations and HR Policy for Citigroup, Inc. Jill is a licensed attorney and has extensive experience in conducting complex investigations, facilitating training for employees, managers, and HR professionals, drafting, implementation, and administration of effective workplace policies, and providing advice and guidance on HR best practices. Jill is a shareholder and currently serves as President of the firm. Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University, and her J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Risk Tolerance in the Workplace
Thursday Aug 15 2:30pm-3:30pm
Karen Long
Bio: Karen Long is an Assistant Director of Safety. Karen boasts an impressive 34-year tenure as an Occupational Health and Safety professional, bringing a wealth of expertise to her role at Charter, where she has dedicated over a decade of service. At Charter, Karen plays a pivotal role in fostering safe work environments, spearheading the development and maintenance of project-specific safety programs. Her responsibilities encompass crafting meticulous health and safety plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and protocols, alongside conducting comprehensive training sessions. With meticulous attention to detail, Karen ensures the seamless operation of our safety management software.
Karen’s background as a hazardous materials and marine safety officer in the Army provided a seamless segue into the environmental and marine construction industry, where she is driven by a steadfast commitment to fostering injury and illness-free workplaces, Karen’s approach centers on vigilant observation, thorough supervision of job site activities, and the relentless promotion of a zero-accident mindset.
A staunch advocate for continuous learning, Karen exemplifies the importance of both experiential observation and formal education. Her academic achievements include a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MS in Environmental/Civil Engineering from Tufts University. Moreover, Karen’s extensive credentials underscore her dedication to professional development, holding certifications as a Hazardous Materials Manager, Health & Safety Technician, Instructional Technician, Certified Utility Safety Professional, and Construction Industry Technician.
Increase Profitability with Success Job Costing
Friday Aug 16 9:00am-10:00am
Maribel Scarnecchia
Bio: Maribel has served the construction industry for over 32 years. She has spent the last 23 years with Deltek ComputerEase where she has been assisting and consulting with over 4,500 customers to fully utilize all the Computer Ease tools available to not only be competitive but profitable in their respective fields. For the past five years, Maribel has led the ComputerEase Consulting Services team. Prior to Deltek ComputerEase, Maribel spent 9 years working for a General Contractor.
We Are Stronger Together, So Why Are We Still Standing in Each Other’s Way?
Friday Aug 16 9:00am-10:00am
Natasha Ozybkyo
Bio: Natasha Ozybko is Co-founder of MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure. An online publication, MOXY was created to support the professional growth, entrepreneurial ambitions, mental well-being, and celebrate the achievements of women working in all sectors and at all levels of infrastructure from the C-suite to the field. MOXY empowers women to have bigger roles in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers and tackles workplace issues that commonly arise as women are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, job sites, and board rooms. She’s also the host of Conversations with MOXY.
In 2021 Natasha was honored by Construction Dive Business Journal as a Construction Champion: Tradeswoman Leader, which spotlights top female leaders who exemplify the female-driven intuition, dedication, and intelligence shaping the industry. She is also a founding member and past president of the nonprofit Women of Asphalt. Natasha is a frequent speaker and media commentator specializing in The Future of Work (work, workforce, and workplace), women vs. women workforce discrimination, and how men can be allies and advocates in the workplace. A 5x Ironman triathlete, Natasha currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Becoming The Warrior
Friday Aug 16 10:30am-11:30am
Jenn Donahue
Bio: Jenn Donahue, PhD is a retired US Navy Captain and former Commodore for an 1,800 personnel Regiment. She is also a civil engineer who works on large scale, high profile geotechnical projects. Over her 27-year military career, Jenn has built a bridge across the Euphrates River in the midst of the Iraq war, commanded an 800-personnel Battalion in Afghanistan, and constructed combat outposts in the middle of deserts filled with insurgents. Jenn has led earthquake and tsunami reconnaissance missions in places like Samoa and Japan; designed the seismic plans for a bridge over the Panama Canal; and built roads by blasting and drilling in the coldest climes of Ketchikan. Astonishingly, Jenn has even served as the seismology expert at no fewer than five nuclear power plants. Jenn passionately helps others overcome the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their grandest dreams and most ambitious goals. Today, Jenn is the Founder of JL Donahue Engineering, Inc. and Dare to Rise. She also lectures at UC Berkeley and UCLA.
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NAWIC’s 69th Annual Conference brings together the leading women and men in construction for four days to learn about the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, professional and personal development, and networking with professionals from all over the country.
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- Jobsite tours
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