Please join Los Angeles Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, City National Bank, and SoCal Gas Company for the 6th Annual Headshots & Handshakes event, themed "From Diversity Goals to Inclusive Realities: Empowering Candidates of Color in Corporate Environments." This premier gathering offers skillfully captured headshots and valuable networking opportunities aimed at elevating your professional profile.

Event Schedule:

Doors Open:10:00 AM

C-Suite Discussion:10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Featuring Cedric Williams, Chief Safety Officer at SoCal Gas Company

Panel Discussion: 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

Moderator:

Karen Jackson, Executive Director of Recruitment at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Panelists:

Dr. Tashiana Bryant Myrick, Director of the Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity

Sherice M. Thompson, VP, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at City National Bank

Dr. Apryl Shaw, Sr. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisor at SoCal Gas Company

Halima Reddick, Senior Recruiting Business Partner, DEI ADG-TA at Amazon

Linda Elston-Chambers, Senior Human Resources Officer at City of San Diego

Emma Riascos, Director of Production Sourcing at NBC Universal

Conclusion: 2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions:

Resume reviews by recruitment experts:

Hannah Majuelo, Director of Recruitment at Pepperdine University

Linda Lenachan, Assistant Director of Recruitment at Pepperdine University

Tony Straight, Certified Career Coach at Evo Career Consulting

Grace Piper, HR Business Partner at Hydrafacial

Pearl Quintana, Associate Director of Recruitment at Pepperdine University

Special Presentation:

Personal branding enhancement by Irina Melkumyan, Vice President of Colleague Resource Groups at City National Bank.

Exclusive Opportunity:

Tailored headshots by acclaimed photographer Kenisha Gill. Don't miss the chance to secure a standout professional portrait to elevate your image.

Things to Know:

Dress Code: Business professional to make the most of your headshot session.

What to Bring: Copies of your resume, business cards, and a positive attitude for networking.

Refreshments: Continental breakfast and a light lunch will be served.

Parking: Under Plaza Tower (555 S Flower St) and at J-2 (400 S Flower St) - $15.00 or across the street at Central Library (Westlawn Garage at 524 S. Flower Street) - $8.00 -Weekends