Opening Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Dr. Ellen Ochoa is a veteran astronaut, former Director of Johnson Space Center, and first Latina ever to go to space! She’s also only the second female Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center— where she led the human space flight enterprise for the nation from 2013 to 2018. Ochoa is a trailblazer like no other. As an in-demand speaker, she touches on resonant issues that have defined her historic career: What can we learn about change, innovation, and the culture of teams from her time at the upper reaches of NASA’s leadership? And what can we do—really do— to ensure that more women and minorities find a place within STEM fields?

Dr. Seanna Thompson

Closing Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Seanna Thompson is a proud alumna of OLP Class of 1993. While she was a student, she was ASB President. Dr. Thompson is a transformative, dynamic, entrepreneur. She is a certified physician executive with a proven track record of innovative leadership, oversight, inspiring change, vision and talent for operations serving as the Senior Medical Director, Clinical Network Development for Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Thompson is a frequent community lecturer on health topics and keynote speaker. She is the recipient of multiple academic and merit scholarships and has a dual degree MBA/MS in Healthcare Policy and Research of Healthcare Leadership from the Cornell Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Panels & Topics

  • Panelists: Nika Sedghi, Afsoon Johnston, Sally Boettger

  • Panelists: Sandy Young, Olivia Stafford

  • Panelist: Natalie Do, MS, CFP

  • Panelists: Meghan Connor ‘13, Rachel Cotton Ph.D. ‘10, Dr. Analucia Aliaga Arredondo ‘10, Lori Favela

  • Panelist: Michelle Wintersteen

  • Panelist: Stephanie Powers

  • Panelists: Katelyn Grasso, Meri Birhane, Anahi Abe-Brower, Shontay Lundy

  • Panelists: Jodie M. Grenier, Christina Ratajczak ‘13, COL (RET) Stephanie Dawson, Jocelyn Addeo, Rheanna Sinnet

  • Panelists: Sara Jacobs, Denise Gitsham Jones

  • Panelists: Seemha Shah M.D., Mary Fain Brandt, Shahrzad Sheery Noovari PSYD, Amanda Nelon, Melody McCoy

  • Panelist: Jill Tupper M.A.

  • Rachel Rougas ‘16, Kim Phillips-Pea, Rochelle Samawi ‘10, Dr. Anne Marie Dicce

  • Panelists: Haley Antoine '15, Sushmitha Vijay Kumar, Adia Sykes ‘12, Chinedu Odu ‘93, Dr. Mittie Cannon

  • Panelists: Andrea Seikaly ‘10, Gabriella Stevens ‘13, Cassandra E. Guttierez-Griffith ‘10, Nicoli Richardson ‘97

  • Panelists: Reema Makani Boccia APR, Prof. Stefania Marchina, Dr. Hei-Ock Kim, Jamie Flannery

Panelists & Speakers ↓

  • Anahi Abe-Brower

    Founder of Worthy Picks

    Panel: Femme Founders: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

  • Jocelyn Addeo

    Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy

    Panel: Women in Command: Being Female in the Armed Forces

  • Haley Antoine ‘15

    Safety and Crashworthiness Engineer at Toyota

    Panel: Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed

  • Dr. Analucia Aliaga Arredondo ‘10

    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Midwestern University

    Panel: Back to School: Exploring Post-Graduate Possibilities

  • Meri Birhane

    CEO of Meri Consulting Services

    Panel: Femme Founders: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

  • Reema Makani Boccia, APR

    Principal, Two Rivers Strategies

    Panel: Beating Burnout: Tangible Tips for Coping

  • Sally Boettger

    Health & Fitness Department Chair, OLP

    Panel: On Her Turf: Perspectives From Female Athletes

  • Mary Fain Brandt

    CEO & Chief Inspiration Officer at The LinkedIn Bakery

    Panel: Navigating the Way Forward

  • Dr. Mittie Cannon

    Founder of POWER UP Inc.

    Panel: Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed

  • Meghan Conner ‘13

    Osteopathic Medical Student at Touro University

    Panel: Back to School: Exploring Post-Graduate Possibilities

  • Rachel Cotton Ph.D. ‘10

    Venture Associate at JDRFT1D Fund

    Panel: Back to School: Exploring Post-Graduate Possibilities

  • COL (RET) Stephanie Dawson

    U.S. Army

    Panel: Women in Command: Being Female in the Armed Forces

  • Dr. Anne-Marie Dicce

    Professional Soprano and Music Teacher

    Panel: Creative Careers

  • Natalie Do, MS, CFP

    Senior Vice President of Torrey Pines Bank

    Panel: Finance For Her

  • Lori Favela

    English Department Instructor, OLP

    Panel: Back to School: Exploring Post-Graduate Possibilities

  • Jamie Flannery

    English Department Instructor, OLP

    Panel: Beating Burnout: Tangible Tips for Coping

  • Denise Gitsham Jones

    Attorney

    Panel: Vote Her: Let’s Get More Women Elected

  • Katlyn Grasso

    Founder and CEO of GenHERation

    Panel: Femme Founders: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

  • Dr. Hei-ock Kim

    Founder and Executive Director of Kim Center

    Panel: Beating Burnout: Tangible Tips for Coping

  • Sushmitha Vijay Kumar

    Scientists at Roswell Biotechnologies

    Panel: Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed

  • Jodie M. Grenier

    CEO of Foundation for Women Warriors

    Panel: Women in Command: Being Female in the Armed Forces

  • Cassandra E. Gutierrez-Griffith ‘10

    Personal Injury Trial Attorney

    Panel: Ladies in Law

  • Sara Jacobs

    U.S. Representative for California’s 53rd Congressional District

    Panel: Vote Her: Let’s Get More Women Elected

  • Afsoon Johnston

    U.S. Medalist in Women’s Freestyle Wresting

    Panel: On Her Turf: Perspectives From Female Athletes

  • Shontay Lundy

    Creator and Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen

    Panel: Femme Founders: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

  • Prof. Stephania Marchina

    Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

    Panel: Beating Burnout: Tangible Tips for Coping

  • Melody McCoy

    Vice President Global Engagement Communications Office at Jhplego

    Panel: Navigating the Way Forward

  • Amanda Nelson

    Director of Communications of San Diego Housing Federation

    Panel: Navigating the Way Forward

  • Shahrzad Sherry Nooravi, PSYD

    Organizational Psychologist

    Panel: Navigating the Way Forward

  • Chinedu Odu ‘93

    Owner of Your Virtual Support

    Panel: Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed

  • Adia Sykes ‘12

    Curator and Arts Organizer

    Panel: Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed

  • Stephanie Powers

    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    Panel: Stop Apologizing, Start Developing Healthy Relationships

  • Kim Phillips-Pea

    Curator

    Panel: Creative Careers

  • Christina Ratajczak ‘13

    First Lieutenant in U.S. Army

    Panel: Women in Command: Being Female in the Armed Forces

  • Nicholi Richardson ‘97

    Deputy Equity, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator for Healthcare at USC

    Panel: Ladies in Law

  • Rachel Rougas ‘16

    Actor and Director

    Panel: Creative Careers

  • Rochelle Samawi ‘10

    Interior Designer

    Panel: Creative Careers

  • Nika Sedghi

    Mechanical Design Engineer

    Panel: On Her Turf: Perspectives From Female Athletes

  • Andrea Seikaly '10

    Attorney

    Panel: Ladies in Law

  • Seema Shah M.D.

    Epidemiology and Immunization Services, County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency

    Panel: Navigating the Way Forward

  • Rheanna Sinnett

    Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve

    Panel: Women in Command: Being Female in the Armed Forces

  • Olivia Stafford

    Account Executive at J. Walcher Communications

    Panel: Intern 101: How to Land That Coveted Internship

  • Gabrielle Stevens ‘13

    Law student at Loyola Law School

    Panel: Ladies in Law

  • Jill Tupper, M.A.

    Leadership Innovator and Executive Coach

    Panel: Conquering Digital Distractions

  • Michelle Wintersteen

    Creative Director, Brand Designer at MKW Creative Co.

    Panel: Building a Brag Worthy Brand

  • Sandy Young

    Vice President at J. Walcher Communications

    Panel: Intern 101: How to Land That Coveted Internship