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SUMMARY:WILA Product Management Circles
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Berkeley Haas alumna in Product Management? PM Circles at Women in Leadership Alumna (WILA) offers a unique opportunity to connect with other PMs\, share insights\, and tackle common challenges in a supportive\, peer-led environment. \nPM Circles bring together small groups of women to discuss topics such as upskilling in product management\, navigating team dynamics\, and maintaining a healthy work life balance. \nThe product circle will be virtual and will be led by a facilitator\, who helps guide the conversation and ensures meaningful discussions. Each session will be 60 minutes. \nSession 1: Feb 18 (Tue) 5:30PM – 6:30PM PST (link)  \nSession 2: Feb 22 (Sat) 8:00AM – 9:00AM PST (link)  \nFor questions\, contact: Katie Li at katieli@berkeley.edu or Sampada Chavan at sampada.chavan@gmail.com
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/wila-product-management-circles-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:WILA Learning Lounge: AI in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join UC Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership (WILA) for an exclusive\, AI-focused event designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. This interactive session will feature leading AI experts who will share insights on responsible AI\, practical business solutions\, and leadership strategies in an AI-driven world. With a mix of presentations\, live demonstrations\, and peer discussions\, you’ll gain actionable tools to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and drive meaningful business transformation. \nThis intimate 60-minute Zoom event\, limited to just 30 participants\, offers a unique opportunity for Haas Alumni to explore AI’s strategic value\, ethical considerations\, and career opportunities. Hear from industry leaders in cybersecurity\, SaaS\, generative AI\, and career transformation\, and connect with like-minded professionals passionate about integrating AI into leadership and business practices. Secure your spot now—registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis! \n\nFeatured Speakers:\nKavita Rasal\nKavita Rasal is a seasoned technology leader with 16+ years of experience in building high-performance engineering teams across SaaS companies. She is the Co-founder & CTO of MyTown AI\, a GovTech startup enabling smarter decision-making for small towns\, and the Founder of LightRoute Ventures LLC\, an AI studio developing MVPs for startups and Fortune 500 companies. \nPreviously\, as Co-founder & CTO of thePerks.ai\, Kavita led the development of an AI-first product for D2C brands\, enhancing customer retention and predicting buying behavior. Before her entrepreneurial journey\, she was Director of Software Engineering at Amperity\, where she led $50M ARR product engineering teams for \nCustomer Identity and Customer360. She also pioneered the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) reducing total cost of implementation for customers. \nEarlier\, at Workday\, Kavita scaled teams across North America and Ireland\, expanded the DaaS platform team\, driving $80M in subscription renewals\, and grew Framework engineering and QA teams to support Fortune 100 customers. Kavita is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation\, leading strategic greenfield teams\, and building from the ground up. With a strong startup mindset\, she excels at taking ideas from 0 to 1\, leading cross-functional initiatives\, and executing technical roadmaps to drive innovation and scalability. \nKavita holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a Master’s in Computer Science from Western Michigan University. \nGurpreet Kaur Khalsa\nA seasoned product leader and AI safety advocate\, Gurpreet is currently driving Generative AI security initiatives at Palo Alto Networks. With a Master’s in Information Science from UC Berkeley and a Computer Science background\, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to the cybersecurity landscape. Her journey spans from engineering roles at Avaya\, where she secured a USPTO patent\, to product management at SS&C Eze\, showcasing her evolution from technical innovation to product strategy. \nHer experience as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley\, teaching courses ranging from SaaS applications to Cognitive Science\, demonstrates her dedication to sharing knowledge and shaping future tech leaders. \nShe excels in bridging complex technical challenges with strategic business solutions\, while maintaining a strong focus on making AI systems trustworthy and secure. \nJesse Manders\nJesse Manders is a senior product manager of generative AI at Amazon (AWS)\, and a Berkeley Haas EWMBA graduate in 2022. His experience in AI started just before the rise of ChatGPT\, where he worked in data curation and labeling for traditional machine learning such as autonomous vehicles and image recognition. Now\, he leads product development for generative AI evaluation products that ensure AWS’s customers’ new tools powered by large language models (LLMs) such as copilots\, chat assistants\, and agents are accurate and responsible. Prior to Amazon\, Jesse held engineering team leadership roles at Apple and Lumileds\, and was a senior scientist in a Silicon Valley consumer electronics startup. Besides his cherished MBA from Haas\, he has an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Materials Science and Engineering\, and a BS in Physics from Miami University.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/wila-learning-lounge-ai-in-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WILA Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T090000
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership Conference: Leading With Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 7th in Spieker Forum for the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference: Leading with Purpose! This year’s event will explore how aligning personal values with professional goals can drive meaningful career fulfillment and leadership impact. Through engaging panels\, fireside chats\, and networking sessions\, we’ll dive deep into topics like balancing family and career\, purpose-driven leadership\, and fostering authenticity at work. \nYour purchase includes a full day of programming and networking\, breakfast and lunch\, a swag bag of products from brands we love that are actively empowering women\, and more. \nIf you cannot attend the event but would still like to support the Haas Women in Leadership organization\, please consider a donation option instead!
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/women-in-leadership-conference-leading-with-purpose/
LOCATION:University of California Berkeley | Haas School of Business\, 2220 Piedmont Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:WILA Story Salon with Renee Yao
DESCRIPTION:WILA Story Salon with Renee Yao \nWednesday\, May 28 | 5:30–7:45 PM | Walnut Creek \nJoin us for a special evening of connection and inspiration at our inaugural WILA Story Salon. \nIn this intimate gathering\, we’ll sit down for a fireside chat with Renee Yao\, a Haas undergraduate alumna and current MBA candidate in the Berkeley Haas EWMBA program. Renee brings over a decade of experience across the technology and healthcare sectors\, and currently leads ecosystem development for Healthcare and Life Sciences at NVIDIA. \nBut her story is much more than a career trajectory — it’s a rich\, deeply personal journey where professional milestones and life-changing personal decisions have shaped and influenced each other in unexpected ways. Her story offers a powerful perspective on resilience\, personal growth\, and redefining success on her own terms. \nAbout the WILA Story Salons\nThe WILA Story Salon series brings women of the Haas community together for real conversations about leadership\, growth\, and navigating change in our professional and personal lives. Through storytelling and shared experience\, we aim to build stronger connections and celebrate the journeys that shape who we are. \nAdditional Information\nThis event is open exclusively to Haas alumnae and will be held at a private residence in Walnut Creek. The exact address will be shared with registered attendees before the event. Snacks and beverages will be served. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/85741/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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SUMMARY:WILA Product Management Circle - June 18th
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Berkeley Haas alumna in Product Management? Join PM Circles with Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA)—a monthly virtual gathering designed to connect you with fellow PMs\, share insights\, and navigate challenges in a supportive\, peer-led environment. \nHeld on the third Wednesday of each month\, PM Circles bring together small groups of women to discuss topics such as upskilling in product management\, team dynamics\, and maintaining work-life balance. Each 60-minute session is guided by a facilitator to help foster thoughtful\, productive conversation. \nPrevious attendees will receive early access to registration before each event opens to the broader WILA community. We’re intentionally keeping these circles small to encourage deeper connections\, and repeat participation is encouraged as we build a strong\, peer-based community over time.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/wila-product-management-circle-june/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WILA Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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SUMMARY:Product Management Circles - August 20th
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Berkeley Haas alumna in Product Management? Join PM Circles with Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA)—a monthly virtual gathering designed to connect you with fellow PMs\, share insights\, and navigate challenges in a supportive\, peer-led environment. \nHeld on the third Wednesday of each month\, PM Circles bring together small groups of women to discuss topics such as upskilling in product management\, team dynamics\, and maintaining work-life balance. Each 60-minute session is guided by a facilitator to help foster thoughtful\, productive conversation. \nPrevious attendees will receive early access to registration before each event opens to the broader WILA community. We’re intentionally keeping these circles small to encourage deeper connections\, and repeat participation is encouraged as we build a strong\, peer-based community over time.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/product-management-circles-august-20th/
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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SUMMARY:WILA Mentorship Day
DESCRIPTION:As part of the new WILA Mentorship Network initiative\, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural Mentorship Day on Friday\, August 29th. 20+ experienced mentors will be offering 1:1 virtual mentor sessions throughout the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with distinguished women leaders in your field for guidance and advice. \nHow It Works: \n\nVisit the WILA Mentorship Network website.\nBrowse the Mentor Directory: Explore detailed mentor profiles to find the best match for you.\nGo to Mentorship Day Session Sign up: Select the mentor and time slot that works for you—remember\, each slot only allows one space and is first-come\, first-served!\nWait for confirmation: After you sign up\, you will receive an email confirmation. Your mentor will contact you directly before the event with your meeting link and details.\n\nThe deadline to sign up is 12 pm on Sunday\, August 24.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Mentor Session Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michelle Ma. \nWith gratitude and excitement\, \nThe WILA team \nP.S. If you are interested in becoming a mentor\, please fill out this application form. The enrollment for the upcoming Mentorship Day is closed. However\, you will be invited to future mentorship events and be featured in the Mentor Directory.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/wila-mentorship-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000
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SUMMARY:Reclaim your Ambitions: A Sustainable Approach to Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description \nReady to move beyond the myth of work-life balance and create a more intentional approach to achieving your goals? \nJoin Haas alum and life-work strategist Kathy Oneto for a transformative interactive workshop inspired by her new book: “Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work.” \nSustainable Ambition offers a refreshing\, grounded approach to pursuing meaningful goals without sacrificing your well-being. It’s a permission slip to redefine success on your own terms. The book is both practical and personal — a guide for professionals who want to keep making an impact and make space for life outside of work. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\nInteractive exercises to align your Right Ambition at the Right Time with the Right Effort\nA practical framework to evaluate your current ambitions and identify what truly motivates you\nStrategies to manage the tensions between competing goals and make courageous choices\nPractical tools to prioritize across life and work without compromising your well-being\n\nYou’ll Leave With: \nClarity on what success means to you — not society’s definition \nA personalized approach to pace your ambitions sustainably \nTools to dial in your effort and avoid the overextension-exhaustion cycle \nThis isn’t about doing more or finding perfect balance. It’s about becoming consciously ambitious and creating space for both meaningful work and a fulfilling life. \nUse this carved-out time to pause\, reflect\, and design an approach to your goals that energizes rather than depletes you — so you can pursue what matters most with more joy\, peace\, and ease. \nDetails:\nDate: Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 \nTime: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nLocation: Private home on a golf course in Pleasanton \nEXACT ADDRESS WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTERED GUESTS A DAY BEFORE THE EVENT \nCost: $75 for a 2.5 hour interactive workshop among other Haas female alums in a beautiful surrounding \nSnacks and drinks are included. \nSigned copies of the book will be available at the event at a discounted price of $20. \nLearn more: https://sustainableambition.com/books \nFor questions or more information on the event\, please email Dimple Malkani. \nKathy Short Bio: \nKathy Oneto is an executive and life-work coach\, speaker\, and facilitator whose mission is to help ambitious individuals\, organizations\, and teams explore how to live and work differently for greater personal success\, satisfaction\, and sustainability. She is also a strategy executive who bridges her two worlds\, applying strategic thinking to life and work planning and management. \nShe is the founder of Sustainable Ambition®\, host of the Sustainable Ambition podcast\, and author of the book\, “Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work” (June 2025). \nShe holds an MBA from the UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a B.S. in commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School. \nKathy lives in San Francisco with her husband and the fog.
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/reclaim-your-ambitions-a-sustainable-approach-to-thriving/
LOCATION:Pleasanton\, CA\, Pleasanton\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:WILA Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae":MAILTO:wila@haas.berkeley.edu
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SUMMARY:From Interest to Impact: Serving on Boards
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive 1-hour virtual event where seasoned professionals share practical tips and insider advice on how to serve\, and succeed\, on boards. \nCalling all UC Berkeley Haas Alumni! \nAre you ready to elevate your impact and influence? Have you considered board service but aren’t sure where to begin? This is your opportunity to gain invaluable insights from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the world of non-profit boards. \nIn this dynamic conversation\, our panelists will share: \n\nWhat boards are seeking when evaluating members\nFirsthand accounts of triumphs\, challenges\, and the realities of board service\nActionable advice to enhance your candidacy\n\nWhat makes this event a must-attend: \n\nSmall group setting to drive engagement and networking with panelists\nConvenient\, 60-minute Zoom meeting\nOpportunity to meet accomplished professionals who have held multiple impactful board position\n\nThe event will be structured as a moderated panel with our three panelists\, followed by an audience Q&A. Don’t miss this chance to propel your career and impact forward!
URL:https://wila.haasalumni.org/event/from-interest-to-impact-serving-on-boards/
LOCATION:Online
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