Prepare to Launch

Target Women in Science & Technology

Prepare to Launch! Our series is all about teaching you skills that will prepare you for a successful future.

Target Women in Science &amp; Technology (TWIST) is an organization within Target Corporation Technology pyramid that engages and advances women in STEM careers through internal and external activities and events. TWIST’s mission is to foster connections, inspiration and knowledge-sharing to help women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) grow to their full potential. Some of the ways that we attract and develop diverse talent in our community is through hosting events such as Job Shadows, Target Science &amp; Technology Day, Girl Scouts Stem Day, TWIST EPIC Awards &amp; Mentorship Program, and speakers. TWIST would like to invite you (and all your friends) to attend this online virtual series called Prepare to Launch. We want to launch you into your education and career by teaching you essential professional skills, inspiring you to go after your goals. Our series will feature talks from technology professionals representing top Minnesota companies. In addition, sessions will have breakout rooms to connect with other attendees and mentors that are also professional eager to connect with YOU! Join us - take this free opportunity to develop yourself. This event is open to men and women. Speakers and content will target young people that are in high school and early college. Please contact TWIST.EPIC@target.com if you have any questions. Agenda and Speaker Schedule: All times are Central Daylight Time (CDT). PAST SESSION SPEAKERSOctober 16th, 2020 | 8:45am - 10:45am | Be Curious<ul><li>8:45-9:00AM: Welcome Music and Intro to TWIST</li><li>9:00-9:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-king-4b557a8/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nancy King</a>, Vice President, Digital &amp; Merchandising Engineering at Target</li><li>9:15-9:30AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cordes-a34a399/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Melissa Cordes</a>, Neuroscience Program Director at Bethel University</li><li>9:30-10:00AM (guided workshop): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaprairie/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erica Prairie</a>, Early Tech Talent Director at Optum &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmschneider/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kristin Schneider</a>, Early Tech Talent Lead at Target</li><li>10:00-10:30AM (panel): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuawadsworth/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joshua Wadsworth</a>, Product Owner at Best Buy, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-maxam/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anna Maxam</a>, Senior Engineer at Target, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinekaranja/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Caroline Karanja</a>, CEO of Hack the Gap, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelj-clark/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rachel Clark</a> from 3M; Moderated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadedenson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jade Denson</a>, Director of Community Engagement at MN Tech</li><li>10:30-10:45AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-clague-2808b2b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kevin Clague</a>, Silicon Validation Engineer at Apple</li></ul>October 30th, 2020 | 8:45am - 10:45am | Be Bold<ul><li>8:45-9:00AM: Welcome Music and Trivia </li><li>9:00-9:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-mccullough-b32326105/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brianna McCullough</a>, Infrastructure Program Manager at Google and founder of the lifestyle empowerment brand, <a href="https://www.brilimitless.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bri Limitless</a></li><li>9:15-9:30AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriebergman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Valerie Bergman</a>, Data and AI Architect at Microsoft</li><li>9:30-9:45AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-guidarelli-b647961b8/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beth Guidarelli</a>, Manager at Minnesota IT Services </li><li>9:45-10:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyandrew/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shelley Andrew</a>, Business Systems Manager and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiadelariva/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Virginia de la Riva</a>, software engineer at Minnesota Twins Baseball Club</li><li>10:00-10:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lurein/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lurein Perera</a>, College Student and Founder of the Start-up and Non-Profit GiveCard</li><li>10:15-10:45AM (panel): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessi-keegan-77904b45/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jessi Keegan</a>, Senior Engineering Manager at Target; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfocht/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jordan Focht</a>, Senior Software Engineer at Amazon; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ac3881/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anna Garcia</a>, Strategic Account Lead at AT&amp;T <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devi-chetty-419bb23/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Devi Chetty</a>, Director at Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lyons-67192a7/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rob Lyons</a>, Director of Robotics, Minnesota STEM Partnership; Moderated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarah-beyers-b85a029b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tarah Beyers</a>, Inventory Management Product Owner at Target Corporation</li></ul>November 13th, 2020 | 8:45am - 10:45am | Build Meaningful Relationships<ul><li>8:45-9:00AM: Welcome Music and Trivia </li><li>9:00-9:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisemorelock/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Denise Morelock</a>, Client Engagement Director at ThreeBridge Solutions</li><li>9:15-9:30AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealopez96/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrea Lopez</a>, Marketing Associate at Target</li><li>9:30-9:45AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hendricksen-b53a1a165/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katie Hendricksen</a>, TTS Extended Intern at Target Corporation and Computer Science Student at Bethel University</li><li>9:45-10:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ava Wettrick</a>, Founder of MentorZ Media, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Creator of ChangeZ, Host of MentorZ the podcast</li><li>10:00-10:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deairabryant/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">De&#x27;Aira Bryant</a>, Research Scientist Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Computer Science PhD Student at Georgia Tech</li><li>10:15-10:45AM (panel): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernandeznick/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nick Hernandez</a>, Business Development Executive at Coherent Solutions, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamijmorton/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tami Morton</a>, Director Information Technology Operations at TCF Bank; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-winston-08926456/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jai Winston</a>, Director at Knight Foundation; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-hartman-6272741/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jackie Hartman</a>, Global Data Management and Governance Lead at Cargill; Moderated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadedenson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jade Denson</a>, Director of Community Engagement at MN Tech</li><li>10:45-11:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-catlin-b4647546/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaschlosser/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lisa Schlosser</a>, CEO of Technovation[MN]</li></ul>November 20th, 2020 | 8:45am - 11:00am | Tech Misconceptions<ul><li>8:45-9:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycaruso/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kelly Caruso</a>, CEO and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-calvo-002998/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mike Calvo</a>, CTO at Shipt</li><li>9:00-9:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-b-price/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Logan Price</a>, Lead Software Engineer at US Bank</li><li>9:15-9:30AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackhysell/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jack Hysell</a>, Tech Program Manager at Target</li><li>9:30-9:45AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizadams/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elizabeth Adams</a>, Stanford University Race &amp; Tech Fellow</li><li>9:45-10:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sinclair-3048891b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heather Sinclare</a>, Product Manager at Kohl&#x27;s</li><li>10:00-10:15AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charese-smiley/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Charese Smiley</a>, Research Scientist VP and AI Research Lead at JCPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.</li><li>10:15-10:30AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanierush/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Melanie Rush</a>, Software Engineer II at Microsoft</li><li>10:30-10:45AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-catlin-b4647546/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Janell Catlin</a>, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at FIRST</li><li>10:45-11:00AM: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcnamara-04598226/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mike McNamara</a>, CIO at Target</li></ul>

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