BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191224T011805Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200128T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200128T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191224T011805Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200122T184213Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476540 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com /e/pdxwit-presents-bipoc-navigating-isolation-in-tech-tickets-8719893937 5 is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for an event dedicated to Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) currently seeking employment or currently working in technology in the P ortland metro area. This is an opportunity to dialogue\, network and mee t. Amanda Lopez\, of the PDXWIT Board\, will lead the group in creating an inclusive space to share challenges\, opportunities and experiences s pecific to women and non-binary community who identify as a BIPOC. \; \n \;\nSpeakers include Dr. Carol Parker Walsh - Dr. Walsh is a power ful advocate for women unapologetically living life on their terms and d oing the work they were meant to do in the world. She empowers women to boldly walk their path. \;\n \;\nShe is a TEDx speaker\, two-time best selling author\, international keynote and award winning consultan t and has been the "\;go to"\; coach for Grammy Award Winners\, Paralympic Gold Medalists\, Fortune 500 executives\, and 6-7 figure succ essful driven professionals and entrepreneurs. \;\n \;\nDr. Walsh combines her vast educational and corporate experience and background a s an employment attorney\, professor\, corporate consultant and image co nsultant\, to support women to develop their professional brand and narr ative and to navigate every stage of their life and professional career. \;\n \;\nShe helps her clients to stop hiding in the shadows of their brilliance and step into the power of who they are\, their vision\ , purpose and their life's work. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n 5:30 p.m. - Check-in (mingle) \;\n \;\n5:45 pm - Speed Meet and Gr eet \;\n \;\n6:00 p.m. - Announcements and Welcome \;\n \;\n 6:15 p.m. - Speaker segment/Conversation \;\n \;\n6:40 p.m. - Raf fle and Breakouts \;\n \;\n6:45 p.m. - BIPOC Workshop with Present ers (Pre-Registration Required\, if filled there will be an onsite waitl ist)/Allies Networking Session \;\n \;\n7:30 p.m. - Event Conclude s \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutra l restrooms? \;\nA: No. \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible ? \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: Metered street parking and pay-to-park parking lots. \ ;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find t he entrance? \;\nA: There will be signs in the lobby directing people to the 5th floor. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parki ng? \;\nA: No. \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public trans portation? \;\nA: Yes! The MAX runs right in front of the building an d bus lines are just a couple blocks away. \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\nA: No\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. Pl ease note there may be office pets present at this event. \;\n \;\ nPurpose: \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Ou r purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offer ing educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and op portunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and po tential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourag e others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the g ender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effe cts of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome. \;\n\n\nTags: networ king\, meeting\, Science & Technology\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476540 URL:http://pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: BIPOC: Navigating Isolation in Tech LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR