Careers for Good
About this Event
Want a career that makes a difference, but not sure where to start?
Careers for Good is a one-day conference designed to help you explore how your skills and interests can lead to meaningful work.
Hear from , co-founder of Homeboy Media, and meet professionals from organizations including EA Sports, Google Play, Snap, Avocado Green Brands, MaCher, and The Energy Coalition.
Explore career paths through engaging panels, get practical networking advice, connect one-on-one with professionals, and take part in hands-on workshops on networking, resumes, and LinkedIn.
Whether you’re committed to a purpose-driven career or just curious, come explore possibilities, ask questions, and make connections.
Who’s Planning on Coming:
- Tech, AI & Gaming: Google Play, EA Sports, Snap, Automation Anywhere
- Sustainable Business & Products: MaCher, Avocado Green Brands, ALWRLD
- Energy & Sustainability: The Energy Coalition, Green Jobs Pavilion, Sustainability Works
- Media: Homeboy Media
- Government: LA Mayor’s Office
- Community Development & Fire Recovery: 24LA, We Grow LA
- Consulting & Business: Pariveda Solutions, Juniper Collective, The Artemis Agency
- Sustainable Business Networks: B Local LA
- Design, Materials & Climate: Cultured Matter, Climate Designers
- Education & Career Development: Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, SMC Career Services, SMC Sustainable Technologies Programs
Agenda
9–945 a.m. | Registration + Breakfast
Grab coffee and breakfast.
945–10 a.m. | Welcome to Careers for Good
Conference introduction, purpose-driven careers, and an introduction to B Corporations.
10:00–10:45 a.m. | Keynote:
Co-founder, Homeboy Media
10:45–11:00 a.m. | Networking Pro Tips
Tereza Omabuwa II Head of Partnerships, UCLA’s Center for Impact
11:00– 11:15 a.m. | Group Photo + Mini-Break
11:15–12 p.m. | Young Professionals Panel
MaCher, Janelle Gutierrez II The Energy Coalition, Degen Shaw II 24LA, Kenyan Armitage & Malin Smith II Avocado Green Brands, Julia Engfer
12–1 p.m. | Networking Lunch
Connect directly with professionals and purpose-driven organizations during our networking lunch. Visit booths to learn about organizations and opportunities, or join a Coffee Chat for an informal conversation about career paths, get advice on résumés and portfolios, and make professional connections.
Google Play, Mimo Haile II EA Sports, Teryll Hopper II Cultured Matter, Simone Paz II Pariveda Solutions, Michael Hollar II Automation Anywhere, Grace Chung II The Artemis Agency, Molly Stone as well as representatives from SMC Career Services, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Green Jobs Pavilion, and The Climate Designers.
Lunch is provided.
1–1:45 p.m. | Executive Panel
Snap, Lindsey Heisser II LA Mayor’s Office, Ivory Rose Parnell-Chambeshi II Juniper Collective, Sarah Wineland II ALWRLD, Paula Pavkov
1:45–2:15 p.m. | Resume + LinkedIn Workshop
Jamila Jackson, MaCher
2:15–2:30 p.m. | Closing + Prizes
Connect Before and During the Event with Rendez
We partnered with Rendez, created by an SMC professor and alumna, to help attendees, SMC students, and mentors connect before and during the conference.
🔗 Connect on Rendez: https://rendez.onelink.me/yVCh/z12n0utv?id=2778
- Join the Event Pool: Search "Careers for Good" in the Events section of the app and tap "Interested" to meet fellow attendees early, coordinate rideshares, and arrange meetups.
- Connect via Hashtags: Filter the attendee list by hashtags to instantly find your crowd, or browse profiles to discover shared and unique interests. Boost your networking by adding profile tags for how you'd like to be found and known (such as #ixdsmc, #UXdesign, #nonprofits, #patagonia, or #warbyparker).
- Live Map (Day of Event): Go to the Live Map, search Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, and check in when you arrive to see who else is already there! You can interact with checked-in members or be the first to check in!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration + Breakfast
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Alexa Carpena Rousso II Co-Founder Homeboy Media
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop #1: Networking Pro Tips
Host: Tereza Omabuwa, UCLA’s Center for Impact
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Group Photo + Mini-Break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Young Professional Panel
Host: Janelle Gutierrez II MaCher
Info: Hear from early-career professionals about their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for getting started.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Connect directly with professionals and purpose-driven organizations during our networking lunch. Visit booths to learn about organizations and opportunities, or join a Coffee Chat for an informal conversation about careers, advice, résumés, portfolios, and more. Guests include:
Google Play, Mimo Haile II EA Sports, Teryll Hopper II Cultured Matter, Simone Paz II Pariveda Solutions, Michael Hollar II Automation Anywhere, Grace Chung II The Artemis Agency, Molly Stone as well as representatives from SMC Career Services, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Green Jobs Pavilion, and The Climate Designers!
Lunch is provided.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Executive Panel
Host: Lindsey Heisser II Senior Manager, Global Philanthropy a
Info: Hear from experienced leaders about building values-driven careers, the challenges shaping their fields, and opportunities for the next generation.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Workshop #2: Resume and LinkedIn Workshop
Host: Jamila Jackson II MaCher
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Closing and Prizes
Where is it happening?
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