Conference is now Virtual!
July 16, 2022 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Marilyn Davies College of Business is hosting a Virtual Business Alumni Conference from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16. The event will host speakers that include UHD business professors, along with corporate professionals addressing a variety of career-oriented topics.
Register Today! Our Event
The University of Houston-Downtown’s Marilyn Davies College of Business prides itself on providing career-focused education to students that will shape them as future leaders. And it doesn’t stop after they receive their graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Dr. Charles Gengler, Dean of Marilyn Davies College of Business, will kick off the program with welcome remarks. Conference participants will then be able to attend their choice of sessions.
2022 Tentative Schedule
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9:00am-10:00am
| Check-in and Breakfast Networking
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10:00am-11:00am
| Opening, Welcome, Keynote, Presentation of Alumni Awards
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11:00am-11:45am
| More info coming soon
| Session: Cultural Intelligence: Leading Diverse Teams
| Panel Discussion
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Noon-12:45pm
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More info coming soon
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Session: How to Build Wealth |
Panel Discussion
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1:00pm-2:30pm
| Luncheon and Networking
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2:30pm
| Happy Hour
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Our Speakers
Melanie Rodriguez, Elevate Latinas
Session: Cultural Intelligence: Leading Diverse Teams
We live and work in world where globalization grows every day. With more cross-cultural relationships in the workplace, leaders need cultural intelligence in order to adapt to the diverse needs and expectations from their organizations and teams. As leaders it is critical to be self-aware, to understand the environments in which they operate, and to get to know their people. When culturally intelligent leaders thrive, they can create inclusive, equitable cultures that drive transformative change.
Melissa Vela, Vice President, Houston Community Manager at JP Morgan Chase
Session: How to Build Wealth
The secret to financial health is financial wealth. This session will discuss building generational wealth through different pathways anchored in financial literacy, tools, and resources.
Dan Walmer, Healthcare Operations Leader
Session: Strategic Networking For Early Career Alumni
