Wear Pink and Stand Against Bullying: In honor of Pink Shirt Day Canada and International Stand Up to Bullying Day, we encourage all attendees to wear pink as a visible stand against bullying and a commitment to fostering inclusive, respectful environments – both in our workplaces and communities.
Share Your Recipes: Do you have a championship chili recipe or a favorite fairy tale-inspired dish? Submit your chili and fairy tale recipes [HERE] to share with fellow attendees. Let's build our community cookbook together!
This is an event you won't want to miss – a perfect blend of professional development, community building, fun and celebration. Whether you're perfecting your tongue twisters, sharing your culinary creations, or learning how to banish fairy tale requirements from your projects, there's something for everyone.
Come for the networking, stay for the laughter, and leave inspired to create more inclusive teams!
This promises to be a fun and interactive event, one You Won't Want to Miss!
Schedule:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Virtual networking, sharing recipes and agile tips & tricks
Facilitated by: Patricia Carlin, Cathy Warren, Marci Watts and Bev Sudbury
Patricia Carlin, Vice President, Community Outreach and Engagement, Bluegrass IIBA Chapter
Dr. Patricia Carlin has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership and holds certifications in Power BI, Project Management, Six Sigma, and Human Resource Management. She is currently the PMO Manager at Eaglebrook, an SEC registered investment platform that provides RIAs with direct access to bitcoin and digital assets through one of the largest SMA platforms in the crypto market. Patricia’s hobbies include reading, cooking, and mentoring college students. With volunteer leadership at Toastmasters as a foundation, she brings enthusiasm and experience to the role of Vice President, Community Outreach and Engagement here in the Bluegrass. 
Cathy Warren, ACBA, CPOA is the Vice President and Secretary for the Southeast Michigan IIBA Chapter. She has 10 years experience working as a Business Analyst for Department of Defense logistics modernization programs. Cathy also has 18 years experience as a Program Manager for an organ, tissue and eye donation awareness non-profit organization. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Wright State University, an Applied Certification in Business Analysis (ACBA) from Bridging the Gap, and a Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) from IIBA. 
Marci Watts, MBA, FLMI, ACS, ARA, CTM, SAFe 5 SP, SAFE 5 POPM is the Chair for the Core Group of Volunteers for the Chicagoland IIBA Chapter. She has over 20 year’s experience working as a Business Analyst/ Product Owner/ Product Manager for Allstate Insurance Company in its auto and property insurance lines. Marci also has 25+ years of volunteer experience with organizations such as Junior Achievement and Community Threads. Marci holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and a MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. She holds several SAFe Agile certifications and is working on her IIBA Agile and Product Ownership Analysis certifications. Beverly Sudbury, ACBA, SAFe, Nova Scotia IIBA Chapter
Beverly Sudbury - ACBA, SAFe 5 is an active member of IIBA with over 20 years experience in IT working to create quality solutions that meet business' needs. She is currently a senior Business Analyst working on highly regulated systems for large financial institutions, a mentor to analysts wanting to improve their skills or expand their opportunities and is a support mentor for people with chronic illnesses. She is holds an Applied Certification in Business Analysis (ACBA) from Bridging the Gap, and certification in SAFe
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