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NACE Fridays @4 Series - July 24

• Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level
• Competency: Relationship development and management
• Fee: FREE (member); FREE (nonmember)

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• Summary

  In times of rapid change and uncertainty, being connected is more important than ever. End your week with a virtual happy hour with NACE and get to know us on a more personal level. This isn’t your regular webinar. It’s a meeting of friends!

  Hosted by Shawn VanDerziel, NACE executive director, the Fridays @4 series will explore lessons learned and inspirational stories during a time of significant change.

  Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the entertainment, connection, and camaraderie—together.

• Presenters

  

  Shawn VanDerziel , President & Chief Executive Officer, NACE

  As president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Shawn VanDerziel leads the association of 16,000 college career services professionals, university relations and recruiting professionals, and business solution providers that serve the community. As a leading voice on the employment of the college educated and advocate for equitable outcomes for all students, VanDerziel is featured regularly as an industry expert and is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics, including internships, hiring, career readiness, and trends in the workforce and college job market. Prior to joining the NACE staff, VanDerziel was with the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago for 23 years, where he most recently served as chief human resources officer and as chief of staff. His earlier roles included corporate recruiting with Norrell Corporation and a position in higher education as associate director of student enrollment at National Louis University.

  

  Philip Wilkerson , Employer Engagement Consultant, George Mason University

  Philip Wilkerson is a manager of industry advising and employer development at George Mason University Career Services. He oversees all industries that fall under the creative industries umbrella, including media, performing and visual arts, entertainment, journalism, public relations, and graphic design. This role serves both student and employer stakeholders, meaning Philip both collaborates with employers to make them aware of the talented students and meets with students to market their creative skills through personal branding. He recently was awarded Employee of the Month for GMU in September and was also included on the “Forty under 40” list for GMU Black Alumni.

  

  Stacy Griffin , Program Mentor, Elementary Education, [ARCHIVES]

  

  Chaim Shapiro , Executive Director: Undergraduate Career Services, Touro University

  Chaim Shapiro, M.Ed., is the director of the Office for Student Success at Touro College and a freelance writer, public speaker, and social media consultant specializing in LinkedIn. He earned a master’s degree in college student personnel from Loyola University, Chicago, and studied in the institutional leadership and policy studies Ph.D. program at the University of California, Riverside Graduate School of Education. He has more than 17 years of experience working in college administration.

  

  Theres Stiefer , Senior Manager II, Sams Club Learning and Devlpmnt, Retired Emeritus

  Theres Stiefer has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, adult and lifelong learning, positive psychology, career development, and, most recently, talent development and HR strategy innovation in retail. She is an adjunct professor for the University of Arkansas and a cultural anthropologist for Walmart Stores, Inc. She has delivered workshops and keynote speeches across the United States and Canada. Stiefer served as president of both the Oklahoma and Southwest Associations of Colleges and Employers. She also served on the National Association of Colleges and Employers executive board and has been a faculty member for the past 10 years in the NACE Management Leadership Institute. In 2007, she earned lifetime honorary membership to the Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers and, in 2006, the organization bestowed upon her its highest award granted, the John M. Brooks Award for Distinguished Service. Stiefer is an avid community servant and her projects include everything from disaster relief and animal rescue to Little League coaching. She has worked for the Red Cross Disaster Relief, Salvation Army as a volunteer, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, and the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Questions?

Visit the FAQ page or contact NACE Education & Events at events@naceweb.org, 610.625.1026.