In this 90-minute interactive workshop, we will together explore the creative and professional ways to present ourselves in networking, establishing a professional yet powerful presence, and meaningful ways to build a network of collaborators. We will also discuss the differences of multiple social media platforms, how to leverage social media to network and promote online presence in addition to other hands-on strategies to boost your confidence in branding, networking, and collaboration.
Have you ever wondered: How do you share your stories, passions, and experiences authentically? How do you find venues, communities, and workspace that can speak to not only your professional expertise but also personal narratives? How do you convey yourself to an increasingly diverse population? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then join our session to build and maintain a well-respected yet personal presence.
INSTRUCTORS
Yi Hao, Ph.D. – Yi Hao (she/her/hers) is the Assistant Director of Graduate Professional Development at the University of Virginia, working on university-wide initiatives to support graduate students and postdocs in pursuing versatile career pathways. With a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Dr. Hao’s research focuses on adult learning, gender issues, and faculty and leadership development in two-year and four-year institutions with a focus on institutional and disciplinary contexts.
Jasmine Crenshaw, Ph.D. – Jasmine Crenshaw (she/her/hers) is the Director of Diversity Programs, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of Virginia. She collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to establish programs aimed to cultivate a supportive environment for all and recruits diverse community members. She holds a Bachelor of Science in physics from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Florida. Her graduate research focused on the self-assembly of Biomolecular motor proteins during active transport for drug delivery applications. Dr. Crenshaw has a keen awareness in the value, purpose, and need for academic support initiatives for students from underrepresented and underserved populations.