2023 Career Expo with GDI

Career Conversations

Jun 6, 2023, 4:00 PM – Jun 7, 2023, 8:00 PM

527 RSVPs

About this event

Starting a new career is so much more than scheduling some interviews. Finding a career that fits your interest and experience, networking with people who will support your professional growth, and feeling confident to tackle any conversation with expertise is necessary to finding the career of your dreams. Join our virtual Career Exploration to meet new leaders in the industry, build a team of like-minded professionals who will empower your journey, and learn new things as you participate in our workshops, classes, and panels. Two days of inclusive, fun, and different exploration with a group of people to cheer you on. Join us!

The event will include workshop on:

  • Interviewing
  • Resumes
  • Virtual Networking
  • Positioning your Career Pivot
  • Salary Negotiating
  • and so much more... 

Cost: The event is Free for those registered.  

Employers: If you are interested in participating in this event as an employer, please email Katie@girldevelopit.com. Employers have the opportunity to share what it's like to work in their field, network with new tech professionals, and build community. 

Code of Conduct:

GDIt is focused on providing opportunities for women and non-binary individuals to learn web and software development, but our classes and events are open to all genders and identities. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to learn to code and every attendee is expected to uphold our Code of Conduct (http://www.https://girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct/).

Speakers

  • Nicole Calhoun

    SC Calhoun Training and Coaching

  • Katie Franco

    GDI

    Executive Director

  • Erkeda DeRouen

  • Liz Howard

  • Jessica Dene Earley-Cha

    Latina developer, educator and advocate in Tech

  • Anita Rexinger

    NVIDIA

    Senior Recruiter

  • Sara Chipps

    Linkedin

    Senior Engineering Manager

  • Nicole Magnus

    NVIDIA

  • Jeseekia Vaughn

  • Korene Stuart

    G{Code}

  • Mandy Fullmer

    Square Root Consulting

    Partner

  • Deb Radloff

    Magical Teams

    Recruitment Coordinator

  • Cara Parrish

    Magical Teams

    Senior Strategist

  • Dinara Karkabayeva

    Home Chef

    Engineering Manager

  • Angie del Castillo

    JP Morgan Chase

    Recruiter, Emerging Talent Software Engineer Cohort

  • Patricia Walker

    ServiceNow

  • Rebecca Sadwick-Shaddix

    GDI

    Board Chair

  • Selina Suarez

    ServiceNow

  • Jeseekia Vaughn

    Software Engineer

Hosts

  • Katie Brydon

    Girl Develop It

    Community Director

  • Melanie Barker

Organizers

  • Katie Franco

    Girl Develop It

    Executive Director

  • Katie Brydon (she/her)

    Girl Develop It

    Community Host

  • Abigail Simanjuntak

    Teaching Assistant

  • Jillian Sherwin

    Teaching Assitant