Agile careers topic of March 28 panel discussion

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — "Agile Careers: Making it Work" is the focus of a March 28 panel discussion at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management. The event is 4-5:30 p.m. in Krannert Auditorium. A reception in Krannert Drawing Room will follow from 5:30-6:15 p.m.

The moderated discussion will focus on advice and career observations from leading female voices. Topics will cover work, organization, management and occupational environments to support gender equality. Students, faculty and staff will gain practical advice on career advancement. It is the kickoff event for the Leadership Excellence and Gender Symposium.

Speakers include:

* Belle Rose Ragins, mentoring expert, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

* Kim Eddleston, entrepreneurship expert, Northeastern University.

* Kelly Mack, STEM expert, Project Kaleidoscope.

* Denise Lewin Loyd, teams expert, University of Illinois.

* Lisa Hisae Nishii, inclusion expert, Cornell University.

* Ellen Ernst Kossek, work-life expert, Purdue University.

The discussion is free and open to the public.

Contact Tim Newton at tnewton@purdue.edu or 765-496-7271 for information on the panel. For speaker bios, visit https://www.krannert.purdue.edu/events/leadership-excellence-and-gender/home.php 

News service contact: John Hughey, 765-494-2432, hugheyj@purdue.edu

Source: Tim Newton, 765-496-7271, tnewton@purdue.edu