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David Laurello ’81, ’88, former president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stratus Technologies, speaks to students. He has returned to his alma mater to serve as executive in residence at the Manning School of Business.
The Manning School of Business is thrilled to host an inspiring two-day event on March 31 and April 1! The theme is Empowering Change: From Connection to Impact.
This event brings industry and community leaders directly into the classroom, offering students a unique opportunity to:
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect your classroom learning with real-world business insights. Join us to gain knowledge, build your network, and take the next step toward becoming a future business leader!
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company: Paysafe
Presentation: A UMass Lowell Alum’s Journey to Fintech CEO: 10 Lessons Learned
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 01, 2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall
Professor and Founder, Co–Chief Executive Officer
Company: DePaul University
Presentation: Your Major Isn’t Your Job Title: The Career I Never Planned (and Why That’s Good News for You)
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: Alumni Hall
Chief Digital Evangelist
Company: Salesforce
Presentation: Boundless - Business Success in an AI-first Economy
Date/Time: Thursday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Moloney Hall at University Crossing
Manning School of Business students are encouraged to attend sessions that align with their regular business class time blocks. Students should register through Suitable. Sessions will be held in the Pulichino Tong Business (PTB) Center and Alumni Hall.
Associate Director of Student Life & Well-being
Company: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Presentation: Mind Over Multitasking: The Power of Presence in Business
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 8 am.
Location: PTB-110
Chief Inspiration Officer
Company: MP: Wired for HR
Presentation: Building the Best You: How to Win in College, Career and Life
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 8 am.
Location: Alumni Hall
Executive Director
Company: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell
Presentation: The Art of Advocacy: Building a Beacon through Strategic Partnerships
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 110
Learning and Development Specialist
Company: Digital Federal Credit Union
Presentation: From Closing Calls to Opening Minds: My Transition from Sales to L&D
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 120
Founding CEO
Company: FireCyte Therapeutics
Presentation: Life After UML: From Student to Biotech Company Founder & CEO
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 130
Event Sales Manager
Company: Spectacle Live
Presentation: How I Found My Way Into Live Events and Galas
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 140
Partner, Deloitte Consulting
Company: Deloitte Consulting
Presentation: Lessons From a Career That Will Help You Land a Job
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 150
Director, RIA Custody Sales
Company: Fidelity Investments
Presentation: Financial Services Sales - Embracing Fintech and Changing Industry Trends
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 160
Career Inspirationalist
Company: Kim Bilawchuk Coaching LLC
Presentation: Slow Down to Get Ahead
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 170
President, Chief Strategist
Company: StitchDX
Presentation: Your Career Is a System: How AI Is Rewriting Work -- and What to Do About It
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am.
Location: PTB 180
Tax Senior Consultant
Company: Deloitte Tax LLP
Presentation: My Public Accounting Journey and Obtaining My Real Estate License
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 110
Associate Director Volunteer Partnerships
Company: Women's Money Matters
Presentation: Filling the Gap With Nonprofit Work
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 120
Staff Product Manager
Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.
Presentation: Beyond FAANG: Building a Product Career Your Own Way
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 130
Chief Product Officer
Company: Intentsify
Presentation: Closed Won: Winning B2B Customers in the Age of AI
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 150
VP, Strategy and Ecosystem
Company: Dell Technologies
Presentation: Developing Partnerships: Strategy, Risk, and Growth at Dell Technologies
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 160
Member of the Board of Directors
Company: Holland Partner Group
Presentation: Unlocking Opportunities for River Hawks: Your Path to Success in Commercial Real Estate
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 170
Managing Partner
Company: Northwestern Mutual
Presentation: Building a Career in Financial Services & Developing Your Professional Identity
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: PTB 180
Professor/Founder
Company: DePaul University / Co-CEO
Presentation: Your Major Isn’t Your Job Title: The Career I Never Planned (and Why That’s Good News for You)
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Location: Alumni Hall
Founder & CEO
Company: Benji Ball
Presentation: From Idea to Impact: Building Benji Ball Before I Had It All Figured Out
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-110
Owner of Company / Chief Innovator
Company: Exponent Construction Group
Presentation: High-Tech Meets Hard Hats: The Last Frontier of Efficiency
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-120
VP, Engineering
Company: UKG
Presentation: Building Software, Building Confidence: A Woman’s Journey in Tech
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-130
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company: Enterprise Mobility
Presentation: Ace the Interview: Insider Tips From a Recruiter
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-140
Campaign Marketing Manager
Company: Informa
Presentation: Inside the World of Event & Conference Marketing
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-150
Director of Academic and Career Development
Company: Massachusetts Society of CPAs
Presentation: Career Connections Made Easy: Networking Through Professional Associations
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-170
Senior Manager, PR & Communications
Company: Dassault Systèmes North America
Presentation: What Is Public Relations, Really?
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: PTB-180
Chief Financial Officer
Company: Twenty One Capital
Presentation: KEYNOTE: TBD
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2 pm.
Location: Alumni Hall
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Principal/Founder
Company: Life Planning Solutions, LLC
Presentation: Financial Planning: A Day in the CFP® Professional’s Life
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-110
Chief Inspiration Officer
Company: MP: Wired for HR
Presentation: Why Would Anyone Want a Career in Insurance?
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-120
Director Marketing Operations and Digital
Company: Barracuda Networks
Presentation: Behind the Marketing Curtain: Where Strategy and Systems Align
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-130
Executive Director
Company: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell
Presentation: Creating Magic Even for Non-Sports Fans
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-140
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CEO
Company: DeCypher Financials
Presentation: How Creators make Money on the Internet
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-150
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
Company: Fenway Sports Group
Presentation: Breaking Into the Sports Industry
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-160
Director, AI Futures
Company: ServiceNow
Presentation: Most Business Roles Sit Between Technology and People -- Why That is a Career Advantage
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-170
Coach & Consultant
Company: Dr. Kim Burns Coaching & Consulting
Presentation: Unleash Your Inner Badass Through Values-Based Leadership
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 pm.
Location: PTB-180
President
Company: O'Hearn Insurance
Presentation: From Classroom to Career: Why Insurance Is a Smart Bet
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 5 pm.
Location: PTB-110
Founder / President
Company: InsideMedia Corporation d/b/a InsideLowell
Presentation: Master the Media to Master Your Field
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 5 pm.
Location: PTB-120
CEO
Company: Girls, Inc. of Greater Lowell
Presentation: Full Circle: How Purpose, Courage, and Curiosity Shape a Life of Impact
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 5 pm.
Location: PTB-130
Senior Engineering Manager
Company: athenahealth
Presentation: Full Circle: How Purpose, Courage, and Curiosity Shape a Life of Impact
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 5 pm.
Location: PTB-150
Owner, Marketing consultant
Company: Boston Tech Creative LLC
Presentation: Using the Power of Story for Impact
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 5 pm.
Location: PTB-170
Manning School of Business students are encouraged to attend sessions that align with their regular business class time blocks. Students should register through Suitable. Sessions will be held in the Pulichino Tong Business (PTB) Center and Alumni Hall.
Executive Vice President and President, Laboratory Products and Bioproduction
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presentation: Real World Examples of AI Applications in the Business World
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall
A leader in high-performance polymer coatings and adhesives, Chemline delivers innovative solutions across industries.
