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Piedmont High School Career Day 2018 March 28, 2018 Sponsored by the Piedmont Boy Scout Council and the PHS College and Career Center 1 Careers in Art Considering a career as an artist? Learn from Douglas Schneider and Suzie Skugstad about their career paths and how to make a living in the art world. Artist – I am an abstract realist painter specializing in oil painting, as well as highly integrated collage I studied at the California College of the Arts and The Art Center, Pasadena, CA, and have been an instructor at the Academy of Arts, California College of Arts and Crafts, and California State University at Long Beach Artist, Art teacher – I teach elementary art both as the in‐school teacher and in the after school program at Wildwood School focusing on 1st through 5th grade. I'm also a painter, mixed‐media, and mosaic artist producing and selling my art both through my website and through gallery art shows. Art commissions, private lessons, art camps as my own boss I do it ALL! 2 Film: Animated! Go behind‐the‐scenes in the world of animated film! Hear from three outstanding professionals in the industry from award‐winning Pixar Animation Studios. Movie Director, Pixar Animation Studios – As a movie director, I am responsible for all creative aspects involved in making an animated film. I come up with a concept, develop it, and guide the 300+ actors, artists, and technicians who do the work. I was the director of “Brave” and also worked on “The Incredibles”, “Ratatouille”, “Cars” and “Toy Story 3”. Senior Research Scientist, Pixar Animation Studios – Our group is responsible for pushing the technology envelope, finding new solutions to enable our artists to make the films they envision. For example, we could work on better methods of directing cloth motion, easier ways to control character shape and motion, better algorithms for rendering hundreds of thousands of objects, etc. Our job is to look forward and take chances in an attempt to create tools that extend the artistic vision and ease the movie‐making process. We use computer programming, mathematics, and User Interface design to create new tools. Lead Lighting Technical Director, Pixar Animation Studios – TDs are the technical artists who make visual movie magic at Pixar. They build and articulate models and sets in 3D software, they write computer programs called "shaders" that create the look of all those sets and models, they manipulate a CG camera as cinematographers for every shot in the film, they light the movie with special CG software comparable to live‐action movie lighting, they simulate character hair and cloth using special in‐house tools, they create special‐effects that mimic the look of water, fire, rain, ice, snow or whatever a movie director needs. I have been a lighting TD for 17 years, and a production manager for the short films for 4 years before that. 1 3 Music: Composition & Performance If you've ever thought about pursuing music as a career, don't miss career advice and a range of experiences from two very highly regarded musicians: composer and music director, Stephen Main and lead guitarist, vocalist and banjo‐player Mitch Polzak from The Royal Deuces. Piedmont Community Church – I am a film composer, writing music for independent short and feature‐length films in Hollywood. I oversee the entire process of creative discussion with a director, through actual composition, arrangement, orchestration, and production of the final musical score that accompanies what the audience sees the on the screen. Musician ‐ Bluegrass/Rockabilly/Cajun – I've been a professional musician since 1999. I perform about 180 shows a year in the US and Europe in my band Mitch Polzak and the Royal Deuces which I write the original material for as well as working with two other bands as well. I also teach private lessons, produce, do session work, and book most of my shows. I began my musical career in my teens and continue to enjoy playing many genres of classic American music, including bluegrass, rockabilly and Cajun. I love what I do. 2 4 Writing: Books Interested in becoming a writer? Author Kelly Corrigan and Cookbook author Christina Gray, have actually done it! Come hear what it's really like to be a writer, and what it takes to be successful. Author – I am an author of bestselling books, memoirs and essays, including my recently published “Tell Me More”. I also am the Creative Director for The Nantucket Project working to create a national movement around thoughtful conversation, host an interview series with writers and am founder and Co‐Chair of Notes & Words, an annual fundraiser for Hospital UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Author & Photographer, Be Free Cooking, Bella Luna Studios Photography – I combined my love for both photography and cooking in January of 2015 when I self‐published my first cookbook titled Be Free Cooking‐The Allergen Aware Cook". It had been a dream of mine for 17 years to write a book. With the rise of food allergies and my need to understand how to cook for people who had them (I don't have food allergies) I decided to write my own manual for cooking food allergy or not. I also have a photography business called Bella Luna Studios. 5 Writing: Journalism & Speech Writing Thought about using your writing skills to report and inform others? Journalist Sherry Boschert and Speech Writer Terry London, do it in their careers! Come hear what it's really like to be a writer, and what it takes to be successful. Author, Journalist, Independent Scholar ‐ I've been a reporter or editor at daily and weekly newspapers, freelanced for major newspapers and magazines, and worked as a multimedia journalist reporting medical news. I wrote a book about electric cars and am working on another about Title IX. Speechwriter, Weaver, Field & London ‐ I work with corporate leaders, ghost writing their speeches for projects such as initial public offerings, conference keynotes, commencement addresses or congressional testimony. I also help develop visuals or PowerPoint slides to accompany the presentations (if needed) and I rehearse/train clients to deliver their speeches as effectively as possible. 3 6 Entrepreneurship Do you dream of coming up with that “big idea” and starting your own business? Join Cyrus Baseghi, Daniella Mohazab and Roger Strauch as they describe how they became entrepreneurs and about being a venture capitalist helping to build high tech companies. President, OSSI ‐ I am a Piedmont alumnus who went on to start a company that specializes in designing systems for large data management, analytics, forecasts, and predictions. I plan for the future vision and new projects that our company enters into through our main businesses in Airport Advertising, Convention Center Technology, Smart Parking Meters, and Hospitality Technology Systems Design. Founder & CEO, Happy Pill – I am a 2014 graduate of PHS and have founded, Happy Pill, a company that connects young women with mental illnesses together with mental health professionals. I am also currently attending the University of Southern California, studying communication, media economics, and entrepreneurship. Chairman, The Roda Group – I am a venture capitalist who has helped build high technology companies that have gone public or been sold to prestigious companies like Hewlett Packard, Interactive Media and Logitech. The Roda Group provides entrepreneurs the resources, environment and guidance to launch and grow their business. We currently invest in and support, extraordinary people and businesses that address the issues associated with climate change, the increasing demand for low carbon energy, and the stress on the Earth’s natural resources. We believe innovative solutions to these global challenges will benefit society and offer outstanding investment opportunities. We advise entrepreneurs on fundraising, competitive analysis and go to market strategies. I am an electrical engineer with degrees from Cornell and Stanford. 7 Advertising & Public Relations Interested in behind‐the‐scene stories about developing advertising and public relations campaigns for some of America’s biggest companies and start ups? Learn the tricks of the trade and hear how the process works from these leaders at three premier Bay Area advertising and public relations firms. Founder, Me & Pete, Partner & Executive Creative Director, barretSF – As a creative director in the advertising industry, my job is to oversee talented writers and art directors, develop great ideas for clients, then sell those ideas to the client so we can go produce the work. In the past I’ve written TV campaigns for the NBA, Major League Baseball and got milk?, stunts for the truth campaign, and websites for everything from Nintendo to Hewlett‐Packard. Getting to take a blank sheet of paper and fill it with ideas is an ideal job, even in a changing environment where most ideas have a tough time getting sold and brought to life. Creative Director, Addis – I create brands for established companies and brands as well as startups. My day to day responsibilities include ideating unique styles to represent a brand, developing and creating the creative expressions for client meetings/approvals, developing the team of designers for each project, budget management, art direction, management of mechanical art and attending vendor facilities for production management like: signage specs, press checks, paper selections, etc., My clients range from many consumer packaged goods (i.e.; Mighty Leaf Tea, Kashi Foods, Wild Planet Crystal Geyser Water Co, to corporate and venture funds. President, UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations, Inc. – as president of a marketing and public relations firm, I wear lots of hats. ensuring my team of 12 talented and creative people provides great work to our technology, financial services, food and beverage, non‐profit and other clients, researching and rolling out new services, attracting new clients and managing our tribe. Our agency provides clients with new creative strategies, great media coverage, compelling content, engaging social media, and captivating web/graphic design, video. Our clients range from big guys like Amazon and Pixar to startups that are into everything. 4 8 Managing Money Looking to develop your financial acumen? Then learn from two experts about how to raise capital and invest money: wealth management expert John Kelson and investment fund manager Kelly Wiesbrock Certified Financial Planner, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith – I work with individuals and families, to create a road map for their future. It can be very intimidating to approach the complexities of wealth, and I discuss the different pieces tied to it. This can include: investing, saving, budgeting, lending, and minimizing taxation. By collaborating with our clients to address their objectives, I educate people about their options, and empower them to make informed decisions. As my clients move forward they use this roadmap to navigate an uncertain future and maximize the probability of success. Managing Director, Harvest Capital – I manage an investment fund that looks to benefit from the long term trends in food/agriculture (growing population and improving diets in emerging markets will require a doubling of the world's food output over the next four decades). I grew up on a farm in Illinois, graduated with an engineering degree, built potato chip manufacturing plants for Frito‐Lay, returned to business school for an MBA, performed financial consulting for distressed companies and was CFO for a Purina Mills division (making animal food) prior to my career as a hedge fund manager. 9 Real Estate Development & Brokerage Interested in a career in real estate? Hear from Julie Gardner, David Kram, Rachel Kram about their experiences in the exciting, challenging and ever‐changing world of residential and commercial real estate. McGuire Real Estate – “The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker" I help motivated Buyers and Sellers through a highly stressful transition in their lives, be it purchasing or selling a home. I organize and oversee inspectors, painters, stagers, gardeners, photographers, web designers, roofers, web designers, and all other appropriate vendors. I design and carry out all aspects of marketing and presentation, I meet with the public often, and I analyze and follow current market trends on a weekly basis. Finally, I write a popular weekly real estate blog ‐ The Piedmont Perspective ‐ that tracks the journey that is homeownership. Vice President, Arroyo & Company – I am involved in the disposition and acquisition of shopping centers, office buildings, multifamily, and single tenant net leased assets nationwide. I have analyzed many asset types including mobile home parks, land, service stations, and self‐storage facilities. I specialize in multifamily, single tenant net leased properties and shopping centers. Broker, Arroyo & Company – I work as a commercial real estate broker in San Francisco. I switched careers in 2016 after a decade as a non‐profit executive, raising millions to support educational and community organizations. I have also taught and did research at the University of Arizona, where I earned a doctorate in History and Master's in Latin American Studies. I have also worked in marketing and public relations in New York and the Bay Area. I have a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish from U.C. Davis. I recently moved back to Piedmont and my two sons attend the same schools I did growing up! 5 10 Design & Build Interested in a career as a designer, developer or in the construction business? Find out more about what it takes to design and build structures – from beautiful residences and vacation homes to commercial projects. Hear from these speakers about their most recent creative projects. Architectural Design & Residential Developer, markbecker inc. – I am a Residential Designer/ Developer. I have a small design firm that specializes in high end custom residences throughout the state. We work for a variety of interesting clients and create many different types of homes for them. I am personally responsible for the client relations and the actual design of their home. We also look for small projects in and around the bay area to purchase, design, and ultimately bring to the marketplace. 11 Architecture & Structural Engineering Explore the creative world of careers in architecture and structural engineering with Mike Temple and Eric Long from the award winning firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Director, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP – As a Senior Structural Engineer for large scale building projects, I develop the structural systems for the project starting from a conceptual level, through detailed design, and finally produce a set of construction documents which the contractor will use to build the project. I help to develop a building design which is safe, efficient, cost effective and which seeks to accomplish the Owner's objectives. Architect, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP – I am a licensed Architect and a design associate at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. As an Architect, I oversee the design direction of several projects both domestically as well as internationally in China. Our projects typically range in scale from high‐rise residential and office towers to smaller‐scale university buildings. Structural and architectural integration is one of the key design ideas we try to bring forth in all of our projects. 12 Interior Design & LEED Certification Have a flare for design? Hear about exciting careers creating, commercial interiors and furniture design as well as an overview of management of LEED certification projects from Laurie Johnson and Rachelle Sessions. LEED Facilitator and Interior Designer at ASD|SKY – I currently focus 90% of my time as a LEED Facilitator for ASD|SKY. I am the person responsible for overseeing a majority of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification projects for ASD|SKY throughout the country. Having been at ASD|SKY for over 17 years I have broad experience as a designer focusing on interior finishes and furniture design and specification, space planning, and project management for corporate interiors. I continue to work as a designer with ASD\SKY in addition to the LEED work. RKSessions Interior – I am a design professional and art consultant with many years of experience working a wide range of clients. Engagements include large scale residential, commercial retail, schools, non‐profit organizations and also one‐room projects. I work with the client to tailor the projects to match their individual tastes and budgets. 6 13 Cosmetics Marketing & Sales Love the beauty world and interested in pursuing a career in cosmetics? Hear from these speakers about Sales and Marketing career opportunities in this exciting field. Director of Sales, Bare Minerals & Buxom Cosmetics – I create consumer product launch plans with retailer that consists of product messaging, in‐store and online merchandising, marketing and education to maximize sales potential. Director of Marketing Strategy, SEPHORA, Inc. – I am a consumer brand professional, and in my work I marry a focus on brand experience, a strategic mindset and strong analytic skills to deliver improvements in customer engagement, cross‐functional operations, and product profitability. My industry experience includes Retail, Apparel, Grocery, Packaged Goods and Home Goods. My role includes both Marketing, Strategy and Financial Planning. 7 14 Government & Politics What career path can you travel with a degree in political science and a law degree? Anywhere from a U.S. Supreme Court law clerk, to practicing attorney, to involvement in political campaigns to diplomatic service and seeking political office. Jeff Bleich will shed light on the exciting opportunities that you can discover. Attorney, Dentons Diplomats & Candidate for California State Lt. Governor – I lead the diplomatic practice for Dentons, and am currently a candidate for Lt. Governor of California. I lead a group of former senior government officials to help solve complicated problems around the world that involve policy and politics as well as legal issues. This can include helping address cyber‐hacking, opening markets for ride‐sharing and electric vehicles, or helping negotiate a hostage release. I previously served as Special Counsel to President Obama in the White House, and as the 24th United States Ambassador to Australia from 2009‐2013. 15 Careers in Law Interested in a dynamic legal career and have you wondered how lawyers make tough decisions about which cases to take? Eric Havian, a “whistle‐blowing” attorney who litigates against companies that cheat the federal government, Rob James, an attorney with a focus on the construction and energy fields and Laura Mazel, an attorney specializing in immigration will share their experiences and answer your questions. Attorney, Constantine Cannon – I am an attorney specializing in representing whistleblowers. We bring cases against companies that cheat the government (such as overcharging Medicare or providing the military with substandard airplanes or who commit securities fraud or tax fraud. If we win, most of the money goes to the government, but our whistleblower clients get a share. I used to be a federal prosecutor. Partner, Attorney, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman – I am a lawyer who writes, negotiates and advises on business contracts‐‐mostly in the construction and energy fields. For example, I drafted the architect and construction contracts for the San Francisco Giants stadium, and I work on BART's expansions to the airports. What I love about my work is learning and explaining about the risks and rewards of a possible project, in order to get people comfortable with taking the risks (and being rewarded for it). As a result, they enter into agreements for improvements that you can see in your daily life. Founder, Mazel Immigration Law, PC – I am an immigration law attorney. After many years in large law firms, just this January, I founded my own firm, Mazel Immigration Law to streamline work for startup companies and other employers of amazing talent in the Bay area. Examples of professionals our clients hire include software engineer graduates from schools in the US but who happen to have studied here from abroad, computer scientists, research scientists, advertising directors, physicians, and financial services experts. I also do pro bono, or work in the public interest, in helping people obtain political asylum because they are being persecuted in their home country. We advocate for immigration with Congressional representatives and federal agencies. We have a lot of fun and enjoy problem solving with constantly changing laws and regulations which keep us on our toes in a fast paced industry. 8 Video Games & Software Engineering 16 Do you spend some time playing computer or online video games? Have you dreamed of creating these games or writing software? Learn about the endless opportunities for careers in video game design and software engineering from three industry leaders. Retired CTO at Zynga & Founder/President at Page 44 Studios – I ran an independent video game company for 13 years and served as an executive at Zynga for 3 years. I've worked on everything from console games (Playstation, Xbox) to mobile titles (iOS, Android), from huge productions (Tony Hawk, Madden) to tiny independent games. Although I am an engineer by training, I've hired artists, producers, testers, designers, as well as programmers. CEO and Founder, Niantic, Inc. – As CEO, I lead Niantic, Inc. which is an innovative company dedicated to building “Real World” mobile gaming experiences that foster exploration, exercise and social interaction. Niantic has developed and released two games, Ingress, and the global phenomenon Pokémon GO. The company was originally founded as a startup within Google to explore the creation of new kinds of entertainment at the intersection of location, social, and emerging mobile devices. I also was a founder of Archetype Interactive which created one of the very first online multiplayer games, Meridian59, and was with Google overseeing Google Earth projects. Software Engineer, Arista Networks – I design and write software for Arista Networks which builds high speed network switches. You probably don't know that you are using our switches every time you save your PowerPoint in Office360 or stream a movie from Netflix or click “like" on a Facebook page. Our customers depend on our product always working and it's fun and challenging to deliver software that meets their needs. This involves writing robust code and creating tests that try to break it. My career experience runs the gamut from startup to well‐established (bigger company) company culture, and both are exciting. The main thing I enjoy about my field is the opportunity to solve technical problems and intricate puzzles. 17 Careers in Technology The field of technology continues to boom, especially in the Bay Area, the heart of the Tech industry. Come hear Chris Colby and Sarah Wagener speak about their experience in the tech world. Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google – I work on machine learning (AI) technology for recommendation systems, such as suggesting what YouTube video you might want to watch next. Prior to that, I built animation systems at Pixar and worked in several startups. I have a B.S. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University specializing in the mathematical semantics of programming languages Director of Sales, Smart Sparrow – I am the Director of Sales at an Educational Technology company in San Francisco that is creating and developing interactive, adaptive, and personalized learning that helps motivate and engage students while addressing gaps in proficiency. I create sales strategy and the systems to maintain that strategy while managing an U.S. based team. In addition to supporting the sales team, I have my own customers where I am recommending solutions that best meet their needs striving to be a trusted advisor by providing expertise, information, and guidance. An important aspect of my position is to identify strategic business development partnerships and new sales opportunities to increase revenue. I travel quite a bit (sometimes weekly) to meet with customers and speak at industry events. Former Vice President of Human Resources, Pandora – I develop and deliver programs to help employees get their jobs, grow and learn to get better at their jobs, connect with other employees to feel like they belong and have fun and express themselves at work. The groups that I lead to drive this work are Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement and Learning & Development. 9 18 Engineering or Science? Engineer or Scientist ‐ Must I choose right now? The college application process often divides incoming students into Engineering and non‐Engineering departments with separate applications and school selections. Is a Chemical Engineer that different than a Chemist? Why do they do this? How do scientists and engineers view their work lives ‐ and are they so very different? And is Computer "Scientist" actually an Engineer? Join us for a discussion on how engineers and scientists work together to build products for the world ‐ and how one degree or another might play better to your interests. (Session focused on NON‐biological majors.) Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Nikon Research – I imagine, analyze, design, build, test, break, and fix robots that move Semiconductor Wafers 10 times per second with 1‐millionth of a millimeter accuracy. I work on the R&D cutting edge of what one can do with mechanical engineering, software, and innovative design solutions to make $10‐30M machines perform with near 100% reliability. It is the perfect combination of my younger interests in Legos and Computers. NASA Solar Probe Project, UC Berkeley – I lead teams of scientists and engineers in designing and building space instruments as well as spacecraft. We are currently building a spacecraft that will get closer to the sun than has ever been attempted before. 19 Engineering & Computer Science Our world is highly dependent on computers and developing the components and systems of those computers is behind all of the work they do to make our lives easier. Come hear about careers in this fascinating and vital role in the tech world. Hardware Engineer, Google – I work in Failure Analysis, which means that I try to figure out why things break. I use my background in materials science and mechanical engineering to identify the cause of failure and in some cases, to try to replicate the issue. Principle Engineer ‐ Simulation, Delphi – I am a programmer with a deep and broad technical foundation in computer graphics. I have a passion for clean, readable code with high cohesion and loose coupling. I’ve also been a technical director on 7 Oscar winning teams and have experience throughout all CG disciplines. 10 20 Clean Energy Figuring out how to be more energy efficient and produce “clean energy” on a large‐scale basis are crucial to the future of our planet. Learn about career opportunities in these critical fields. Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) – I manage the Government and Community Partnerships team within PG&E’s Energy Efficiency Programs group. PG&E’s Partnerships are dynamic collaborations that shape energy efficiency and sustainability at the local, regional, and statewide level. Through strong Partnership programs, PG&E inspires and empowers our harder‐to‐serve customers, such as local governments, K‐12 schools and small & medium businesses, to reduce unnecessary energy use. CEO Bellweather Coffee, formerly Harvest Power & General Fusion – I have been the Founder or CEO of several startup‐ups over the last twenty years, including currently, as CEO of Bellwether Coffee. Previously I was CEO of several energy‐related start‐ups, including Harvest Power and General Fusion. I attended Cal‐Berkeley and graduated with a degree in Political Science. Managing Director, Prelude Ventures – I run a clean energy venture capital fund which is focused on climate innovations that will have positive impact on climate. I have experience in clean technology finance, valuation and entrepreneurship, with prior experience as an entrepreneur at early stage companies, boutique M&A advisory practice and bulge bracket corporate finance. 21 Environment Our planet is fragile, and it is critical that we protect it for and address the impacts on our future generations. Learn about careers addressing air pollution, toxics and other contaminants from both the perspective of the safety of human beings and our physical environment. Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – I'm an environmental health scientist with the US Environmental Protection Agency. As an air pollution specialist, I help communities reduce their exposure to air pollution. One project I am currently working on is getting cleaner, more efficient heating stoves to families on the Navajo Nation. I also deploy to wildfires under a program with the US Forest Service to monitor and forecast smoke impacts from wildfires. Professor & Director Program on Reproductive Health & the Environment, School of Medicine, UCSF – I started off as an engineering student and now I defend the health of the public against toxic chemicals in the environment. I lead scientific research uncovering how we are exposed to chemicals in air, food, drinking water and consumer products and how these chemicals can harm our health. I also lead a team of scientists, doctors and public health advocates to talk with policy makers and the public about what does the science say about how chemicals can harm health and what they should do to stop these exposures. 11 22 Medical Research & Education Some very exciting, cutting edge scientific research is taking place in the Bay Area. If you've even fantasized about becoming a scientist, don't miss this opportunity to hear from these women on the frontier of science describe their careers and current work ‐‐ from the role that defective lung cells play in understanding asthma and cystic fibrosis, to unlocking the secrets of combating the HIV virus and chronic hepatitis, along with educating the next generation of medical professionals. Assistant Scientist and Adjunct Professor, Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute – I am a biomedical research scientist and perform research in my laboratory to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. My work involves writing grants, running experiments, analyzing data, publishing manuscripts, traveling to conferences, and teaching the next generation of scientists. I collaborate with the clinical team and develop cell models for precision medicine and provide teaching to the next generation of young scientists. Research Scientist, HIV/AIDS, Global Health, Department of Medicine, UC San Francisco – I am a research scientist at UCSF who studies HIV/AIDS, focusing on the virus, how it changes, causes disease and is spread. My work involves running a clinical research laboratory at San Francisco General Hospital which studies the virus from patients. I also work on many clinical trials around the world to find ways to successfully treat HIV infected people, prevent transmission and ultimately find a cure. I spend my time developing and trying new diagnostic tests, writing grants, collaborating with other scientists, managing the budget for my laboratory and teaching, and overseeing my staff in the lab. Academic Physician, UCSF – I am a Physician at UCSF‐Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Clinician‐Educator which means I take care of patients in the hospital as an Attending Physician and these are people with a wide range of medical problems. I also see patients in our specialty clinic where we take care people living with HIV/AIDS and chronic infectious hepatitis. The other part of my job is teaching medicine to medical and nursing students, physicians in training (residents & fellows) and physicians who are already in practice but need to learn new information. 12 23 Internal & Emergency Medicine Interested in healthcare from a doctor's perspective? Learn about career options and the current practices and treatments in medicine from three physicians who specialize in internal medicine focusing on transplant hepatology, hematology, and emergency medicine. MD, Physician (Transplant Hepatologist), California Pacific Medical Center – I am a doctor who specializes in liver disease including for patients who are sick enough to need a liver transplant, and for those who are not. I spend most of my time seeing patients in my office in San Francisco, but I also see patients in the hospital. I do procedures, teach medical trainees and help to run clinical trials for new drugs. My job involves a modest amount of travel around the Bay Area and Northern California to take care of patients and speak to other doctors in smaller towns. [SESSION 1 ONLY] MD, Physician, Pacific Hematology‐Oncology Associates – I have been practicing as a hematology and oncology physician for twenty‐five years taking care of patients with blood diseases and cancer Numerous practitioners including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and medical technicians work closely together in this private practice office to provide comprehensive care to patients with complicated and advanced cancers and blood disorders. I care for patients both in the office and hospital. I am responsible for evaluating and treating patients with chemotherapy, targeted and biological therapies. I hope to share with students the great privilege it is to take care of people and the excitement in being able to help people out with the rapidly growing armamentarium of genetically targeted treatments and immunotherapy treatments revolutionizing cancer care. MD, Emergency Medicine Physician, Kaiser Oakland & Kaiser Richmond – I work in the emergency department. That means I see everything from a cut on the hand, to people whose hearts have stopped. I only ever work in the emergency department and my hours change constantly. Some days I work from 7am‐ 7pm, some days I work from 10pm until 8am. Emergency medicine allows me to practice a little of every type of medicine without being the expert in any of them. It’s fast moving and very entertaining. 24 Nursing We've all been fortunate to have been cared for by extraordinary nurses. Hear about this in demand profession that focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities to ensure optimal health and quality of life from two nursing professionals and educators. Dean of Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing – I am responsible to oversee the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs on our three campuses and online. We prepare new nurses at the baccalaureate level and master's degree nurse practitioners, case managers, and nurse anesthetists. RN, Bay Area Prelicensure Clinical Coordination Manager, Samuel Merritt University – I plan and support all clinical rotations in the Bay Area for all nursing students in the undergraduate nursing program. I also teach in the Synthesis course which is the course nursing students take senior year to synthesize the role of the RN. My background is in Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Nursing with a focus on Geriatrics. I love to teach especially hand washing and wound care. 13 25 Careers in Healthcare Are you interested in helping others maintain good health and recover from injuries? Hear from three practitioners ‐‐ a physical therapist, a chiropractor and an occupation therapist – about their work with patients on treatments to recover and return to normal activates. Senior Physical Therapist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ‐ I am a doctor of physical therapy and specialize in sports physical therapy. I work with athletes and their families to help the athlete rehabilitate from injuries. At my job we love getting kids back to playing their sport and having fun. Sports Chiropractor, In Line Chiropractic – As a Chiropractor I have a private practice in Oakland where I diagnose and treat conditions related to the neuromusculoskeletal system. Typical issues range from sprain/strain injury to the neck and back to more serious issues such as herniated discs and nerve injuries. As a Sports Chiropractor my training includes treating injuries to all joints of the body from ankle sprains to rotator cuff shoulder problems. I am the team physician for the Berkeley All Blues Women's Rugby team where I provide side line assessment and treatment at games. I have worked at many sporting events over the years ranging from the Olympic games to World Cup Rugby. Occupational Therapist, St. Mary’s Medical Center San Francisco – I am an Occupational Therapist in a hospital setting. I evaluate a patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living, self‐care and mobility and develop treatment plans. I help people recover from accidents or injuries. I work to develop strength and endurance for daily routines. I help modify the environment to improve independence and teach family members how to help as well. I participate in a team environment with Doctors, Nurses, other therapists (speech and physical therapists) and Social Workers to develop the best plan for home. 26 Psychology & Mental Health You hear about Psychologists and see them portrayed in the movies and TV shows, but what does the profession really entail and what education and training is required? Hear about this interesting career field from these professionals. Licensed Therapist, Piedmont Unified School District – I provide therapy to students and families within PUSD. The students I support range in age from elementary school through high school. Sometimes our therapy can look longer term and other times it can be more brief ‐ it just depends on what each student and family needs. My job also entails being in the role of delegated supervisor where I provide supervision to trainees and interns as well as provide in the moment consultation as questions arise. Regularly I find myself collaborating with other providers who support our students and families outside of school to see how I can complement or reinforce their good work together. Self‐employed Psychotherapist and Executive Coach – I see adult patients for one‐on‐one long‐term psychotherapy. People see me for a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, cultural identity issues, and work stress. My office is in San Francisco. I have been licensed since 2005. My first job after licensure was working with death‐row inmates at San Quentin State Prison. Separate from my therapy practice, I also work with executives of large and small companies and organizations to help them improve their leadership skills. The executives, along with their companies, enlist me to help them delegate better, listen more effectively, have a stronger, more confident presence, and build stronger relationships with their colleagues. 14 Fire Protection & Law Enforcement 27 They put their lives on the line every day to protect us and keep us safe. Meet and hear the stories of two real‐life heroes with careers in firefighting and law enforcement. Police Captain, City of Piedmont – I am currently the Captain for the Piedmont Police Department. I have spent 28 years in law enforcement serving 27 of those years with San Jose Police Department. Prior to that I was a San Jose Police Reserve Officer for two years and prior to that was a San Jose Police Explorer for eight years, beginning in 1980. I have worked a variety of assignments including, traffic enforcement, field training, academy training, sexual assault investigations, homeland security, domestic violence investigations, chief’s adjutant, Research and Development, Burglary/Fraud investigations and patrol. Currently, I am responsible for the operations side of the Piedmont Police Department which includes patrol and investigations. Looking back on my entire career, I wouldn’t change a thing. Being a police officer is a very challenging career that requires a lot of interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities, but it is also incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun. That’s why TV shows are made about cops. Captain, City of Piedmont Fire Department – I am a Captain with the City of Piedmont's Fire Department. We provide both Firefighter and Paramedic services to Piedmont. I am in charge of shift personnel, fire and emergency operations and handles budgetary issues and management situations. Special Agent, FBI – I work in federal law enforcement and investigate criminal activity in violation of federal laws. Most of my experience is in drug violations and violent crimes. I have spent the past several years investigating bank robberies in the San Francisco Division of the FBI. I have been working as an agent in San Francisco for about 15 years. 28 United States Military Service Are you thinking about a career serving our country in the US Military? What paths are available to you and how can you combine service with your education? Hear about the education opportunities, careers and experiences from these active duty and retired service personnel. Sargent – United State Marines Sargent – United States Army United States Army & Army Reserve United State Marines retired Lance Corporal – United State Marines and PHS Graduate 15 29 Serving Others through Non‐Profit Careers Does serving others whether locally or worldwide resonate as a career for you? Learn different ways you can contribute to creating a better world from these individuals from Teach for America and Rebuilding Together Oakland. Senior Managing Director – Partner, Teach for America – I lead Teach For America's Oakland community team. Our work alongside our families, students, and community members make a substantial difference in the lives of kids, working to address the limitations that students face in our classrooms and communities. I am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. I stated with Teach For America in 2008, teaching third and ninth grade in Atlanta and then worked as part of the recruitment team. Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Oakland East Bay – I oversee the work of the staff and volunteers of Rebuilding Together Oakland which brings communities and volunteers together to revitalize communities through the repair of houses owned by low income homeowners, and the renovation of non‐profit facilities that serve under‐resourced neighborhoods. Our citizen volunteers, skilled tradespeople and the support of local business and major corporate partners are the heroes of the communities we serve. I have also worked with East Bay from Action Alliance for Children and the Global Healthy Child Care Project funded by the IBM Global Work/Life Fund in partnership with my organization International Child Resource Institute. 30 Making a Difference in Education Does your passion relate to kids and education? Hear from a university professor and the director of an alternative education program and find out about the rewards and challenges of making a difference in education! Program Director & Outreach Coordinator, Rustic Pathways – I work for an international education and travel company. We drive to make travel a part of every students’ education, and believe that through experiences, cultural exchange and meaningful community service projects we can positively impact students and communities around the world. I live half of the year in Oakland and the other half in Costa Rica. My job includes planning logistics, budget, activities, community service projects and training and managing program leaders who lead students on the actual trips. If you love travel and would like to get paid to do so, this is the job for you! Professor Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley – I am professor in the Management of Organizations group at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. My research uses computational methods to study how social networks and culture influence individual career success and inequality in the workplace. I teach an elective course, Power and Politics in Organizations, in our MBA program and various seminars on organizational theory in our PhD program. 16 31 Farming & Winemaking Passionate about food and wine and considering a culinary career? Seize this rare opportunity to learn from a farmer and winemaker about the food business and how it is about far more than just a passion for food! Farmer, Soul Food Farm, Vacaville – I am a farmer in Norther California. For the last 15 years we have been farming in Solano County. For several years we were the largest pastured poultry farm in California. Four years ago we closed our chicken business down and have spent the time redesigning the farm. Developing new avenues to produce food that we can market and share. Such as olive oil, lavender essential oil, farm eggs, fruits, strawberries and flowers. We continue to farm and learn new techniques for improving the soil and managing the farm everyday. We hope to continue farming as long as we can. Winemaker, Armida Winery, Healdsburg – I have been the Winemaker at Armida Winery for 8 years. But, I began this industry at the bottom, being an intern, scrubbing tanks and barrels. I wasn’t “born” into the wine industry, but with a good education and work ethic, I was able to achieve most of my personal professional goals. I deal with almost every aspect of a winery; monitoring vineyards throughout California, balancing production budgets, choosing oak barrels, scheduling bottling and supplies, and most importantly helping the winery sell the wine. We currently produce 20 different wines from vineyards mostly in Sonoma County. 32 Careers in Hospitality & Restaurants Enthralled with the excitement of the Bay area restaurant scene? Love to travel, love to plan and organize events, love promoting the Bay Area? These speakers will share their experiences and career opportunities in the restaurant and hotel and tourism industry. Co‐Founder, Farm League Design & Management – I co‐founded Farm League which is a restaurant and bar management group specializing in real estate brokerage, design + build and long‐term operations management. We have five restaurant and bar concepts in Northern California that we designed, built and launched over the past few years. We're currently in the process of launching more venues in Berkeley and Oakland. Director of Sales, Cavallo Point Lodge – I work with a team of people to plan special events at Cavallo Point, a luxury resort in Sausalito. In addition to event planning, I also manage and motivate a team, work on budgeting and sit on an Executive Committee that oversees the running of the hotel. Hotels are very interesting places ‐ and there is never a dull moment! 17 Thank you Career Day 2018 Speakers! On behalf of the Piedmont High School students, faculty and staff, the PHS College & Career Center and the Piedmont Council of the Boy Scouts of America, we wish to offer our deepest gratitude to the speakers who have so graciously donated their time to share their experiences. Career Day 2018 is organized by the Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America and Piedmont High School’s College and Career Center. The Piedmont Council, BSA thanks MadeToOrder For assistance with speaker gifts. About Piedmont Council BSA The Piedmont Council has proudly served our community since 1910 when the first troop overnight event was held in Redwood Canyon in Oakland. The council was chartered eleven years later, in 1921. Although it is the smallest council in the nation, with its tradition of service and quality programs, it is widely recognized for its excellence. Year after year more than 50% of Piedmont youth participate in the council’s many Programs – currently over 1000 girls and boys participate in scouting programs from Cub Scouts to Venturing. In support of these youth are some 300 adult volunteers and three full time staff members. Piedmont Council has been sponsoring Career Day at Piedmont High School for over 40 years. 18
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