Hanna Bankier, MA, ACC, helps organizations and individuals realize sustainable results by aligning employee performance and organizational excellence. Her domain is to guide organizations and individuals in adapting to change and achieving more positive cultures. She works with organizations to elevate the performance of people while creating energized and productive teams. In addition to setting standards and inspiring people to move strategies and plans into action, she adds her insights, knowledge, and capabilities to shape policies, make decisions, and rally enthusiasm for...
Rebecca Andersen is a career development leader, dedicated to furthering equity & inclusion in the career landscape. A career changer herself (engineer to career coach), Rebecca is a popular workshop facilitator who leverages design thinking in career change and leadership development. Rebecca is currently the Sr. Director for Career Development at the UC Berkeley graduate School of Information. Rebecca recently completed her doctorate in education from UC Davis, focusing her research on gender equity in STEM careers. In her spare time, Rebecca chases after...
Leticia Montana is an experienced leadership coach and organizational development strategist with 17 years of expertise across a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, biopharmaceuticals, tech, and management consulting. As a coach, she is recognized for her ability to guide her clients along their leadership journey while amplifying their voices, staying true to their values, and leading with authenticity. As a strategist, Leticia focuses on building people-centric solutions that tackle gaps in organizational design, culture, and skills/...
Amanda Bent is an educator committed to the personal and professional development of adult learners. As an English/ESL instructor and Student Affairs professional, she has fostered student growth through holistic learning activities that promote inclusion and belonging. In serving students across the Bay Area, she has engaged in more nuanced approaches to addressing the complex needs of adult learners. Currently, she facilitates student employment and leadership development for Berkeley’s IT community as a Student Life & Development Specialist. Outside of work, Amanda...
Presenting at the conference is a seasoned Residence Director with 4 years of expertise in fostering inclusive residential communities. A dedicated professional, I specialize in conflict resolution, student engagement, and community building. My career includes roles at the University of South Carolina, where I served as a Residence Life Coordinator, managing a diverse team and implementing a successful residential curriculum. Additionally, my experience at Chattahoochee Technical College involved co-curricular program development and student leadership initiatives. With a Bachelor of...
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...
Gabriela Urias is dedicated to empowering students and fostering connections between students and employment opportunities. With a focus on part-time employment opportunities, she supports students and employers campus-wide through the Work-Study Program. Her commitment extends beyond the Work-Study Program, as she helped launch the new state-funded work-study program called the Learning Aligned Employment Program (LAEP). This innovative program enables undergraduate students to engage in paid research opportunities,...
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-...
As Discovery Opportunities Database Manager, Amy Louise Casey Azuma brings her core strengths: developing programs, centering student experiences, and cultivating partnerships to solve complex problems. Her work is grounded in compassion for students navigating this huge institution.
Amy has spent her 20-year career in education advising, teaching, or directing programs. She's a Cal alum (BA, English) and holds a master’s in International Education, with a concentration in Youth Leadership. She has certifications in Equity-Oriented Advising and...
Sasha Keller is part of the Berkeley Engineering development team where she connects industry partners and individuals with opportunities to support the college’s mission to educate inclusive leaders and create knowledge equitably to serve a diverse society. She recently made a shift into fundraising after a 20-plus year career in communications and donor relations thanks in part to the experience she gained through a stretch assignment via the Berkeley Staff Fellowship program.
