2024 NOW Conference Presenters

Jesus Lomeli Castellanos

As a Talent Acquisitions Recruiter at UC Merced, I am here to guide you through any questions you might have about employment at our institution. My goal is to help you gain clarity, identify any concerns, and help answer all your questions. I have 2.5 years of experience in Talent Acquisitions with UC Merced and 2 years in the staffing sector.

Session: Unlocking Career...

Jill Finlayson (she/her)

Jill Finlayson is the Managing Director of the CITRIS Innovation Hub which features the Workforce Innovation Program, Visiting Innovators Program, and emerging tech programs. Jill formerly led the EDGE in Technology Initiative at the University of California which focuses on expanding diversity and gender equity in tech. Student-related activities at CITRIS include the annual EDGE in Tech Symposium, Startup Challenge Labs, and Data Discovery projects. She also co-leads a UC Systemwide Inclusive Innovation and Equitable Entrepreneurship (I2E2) initiative. Jill hosts a Future of Work podcast...

Joan Kling

Joan Kling Training and Coaching, Principal

Leadership trainer, coach, and keynote speaker
"Permission to be GREAT is Granted."

Joan Kling is a seasoned team-building strategist, coach, trainer, and keynote speaker.
She spent 35 years in local government service inspiring, motivating, and developing high-functioning and respected teams. Joan is known for her engaging and impactful approach that include candor with a bit of humor and wit sprinkled in.

Joan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture of continuous improvement, commitment to excellence, and passion for developing all.

In...

Jolie Lam (she/her)

Jolie Lam is the manager of the surgical robotics and digital health program at CITRIS and the Banatao Institute. Before joining CITRIS, she was a programmatic officer for the Foundations of Machine Learning program at the UC Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, and she previously worked as an academic officer for the Guizhou-Berkeley Big Data Innovation Research Center at the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare.

Jolie is from Hong Kong and has worked in mainland China for multinational companies as well as startups. She...

Joy Evans (she/her)

Joy Evans, MSW combines trauma-healing with sound and forest therapy to lead people out of the perpetual stress response, to reconnect with the details of the senses, and return to clarity, centered self, and calm.

Rest and realign your energy during a sound healing with alchemy crystal singing bowls, connect with the sacred earth on a guided forest bathing walk, and join Joy’s community events to honor the healing rhythms of the moon and seasons. Joy welcomes all, especially LGBTQ+ siblings and BIPOC to her in-person and online gatherings....

Juan Morales

With a comprehensive background spanning over six years, I've dedicated myself to guiding individuals towards their career aspirations. My journey includes one year as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at UC Merced, where I earned an AIRS Professional Recruiter Certification, and three years at UC Merced Career Center working as the Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator and Career Specialist for Business majors. In this role, I refined my expertise in career coaching, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation. Additionally, my two years of experience in...

Julie Ha (she/her)

Julie Ha serves as the Auxiliary Services Lead for the Disabled Students’ Program at UC Berkeley, where she prioritizes equity and inclusivity. She manages recruitment, training, and assignment of volunteer note-takers, ensuring accommodations for a diverse student body. Her role includes scheduling, task delegation, conducting one-on-one meetings with students, collaborating with specialists, and providing continuous team support. Julie utilizes AIM and audio note-taking software to enhance accessibility. She's excited about working with different units to leverage technology for...

Kelly Chang (she/her)

Kelly Chang is a co-lead of RTL’s Student Employee Workforce Development program, working alongside her colleague Natalie Montanez. Together, they are dedicated to extending learning beyond the traditional classroom setting by creating meaningful, impactful employment experiences for students, equipping their team for a successful and values-aligned professional future. With her passion for training and development, Kelly nurtures the department's student workforce who play a pivotal role in supporting the AV technology in UC Berkeley's 210 general assignment classrooms. Co-...

Kelsey Neff (she/her)

Kelsey Neff improves workplace climate and culture with an intentional focus on two areas - systems and people. By identifying barriers to success on an individual and organizational level she works to improve policies, procedures, and professional relationships. She practices the tenets of servant leadership and believes that excellence happens when you focus on both a big-picture vision as well as the day-to-day operations to make it a reality. Kelsey is an experienced trainer and has presented at local, state, national, and international education conferences. Her 10-...

Kim Sapp Dinwiddie (she/her)

Kim Sapp Dinwiddie has been at Berkeley for over 22 years. She is the Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development in Talent Management and Workforce Planning at University Development and Alumni Relations. Kim provides HR and organizational consulting, instructional design and development, as well as training and facilitation to meet UDAR’s strategic workforce planning needs. She managed Berkeley’s first fundraising training program during the successful Light the Way campaign, whereby a shift in the fundraising enterprise yielded a surpassed $6B...