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    • 06/15/2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Virtual
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    Advancing workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is not only a hot topic these days, it is increasingly a suite of training deliverables that is becoming the development and implementation responsibility of many L&D functions, leaders and practitioners. Join us for a panel discussion with various DEI experts from different walks of life to help shed light on DEI practices and cultural impact. Learn how to create meaningful and sustainable change with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    We will touch upon the following topics:
    • The Importance of DEI
    • How to Create Sustainable Change
    • Getting Leadership Buy-In
    • Best Practices for Training

    Agenda

    6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Announcements & Break Out Rooms

    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Speaker Panel

    Your Presenters

    Kelley Beauford is a Manager of Organizational Development at Zoom where she leads a team focused on cultivating a culture of belonging that enables Zoomies to grow and excel in a changing environment. She is also the Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Last Gen Publishing, LLC which is committed to elevating marginalized voices across different media through storytelling. She is first-generation in her family to graduate from college and work in corporate tech.

    Kelley's experience spans across the industry, having worked in biotech and SaaS, large enterprise tech companies within roles across people operations, full-cycle recruiting, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a primary focus on program management. She is a vetted DEI program manager who has built programs for early career pathways into tech for historically excluded and marginalized students.

    Kelley has had a "non-traditional" path. She's a former community college student and the roots of her DEI subject matter expertise come from the many years she spent working in social justice and community organizing long before pivoting into tech. With a heavy emphasis on youth development and leadership, Kelley spent over a decade engaging with various non-profit and university-based organizations building curriculum and facilitating workshops for middle school, high school  and college-aged students centered on topics such as Southeast Asian culture, ethnic identity and histories, higher education, career exploration, and creative expression through spoken word. She also expanded her workshops to include broader conversations with non-Southeast Asian identifying audiences around cultural identity, understanding intersectionality,  and building common ground with other communities of color.

    As Kelley stepped away from her direct work within non-profit and social justice, and eventually graduated from California State University Long Beach with her degree in Psychology, it was only natural that Silicon Valley would draw her in after her move back to the Bay Area. Throughout her work in tech, Kelley found ways to carry social justice into the spaces in which she found herself, both within and outside of her full-time roles. Over the years, she has been an active advocate of all ERGs and DEI initiatives, and has founded two Employee Resource Groups at different companies: She was the founding chair of the first ERG at New Relic for all employees of color (the Relics of Color), and at Meta (formerly Facebook) she founded the SoutheastAsians@Meta chapter of the APIs@Meta ERG specifically for Southeast Asian identifying members who can often feel marginalized even within the larger API community.

    These days Kelley spends her time outside of work managing her publishing company while also coaching and mentoring professionals of color navigating the job market, especially those that have been disproportionately impacted by the recent layoffs in the tech industry.

    Besides her professional pursuits, she has many creative outlets but mainly enjoys being a DJ. Kelley is based out of Oakland, CA where she currently resides with her two dogs, husband, and mother.

    Sherlonda Martin is the Head of Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion for the Manufacturing Division at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. This global role will oversee the strategy and the roadmap for DE&I for 17,000 employees at 31 manufacturing facilities around the world.  But, Covington will always be home.

    As a first-generation college graduate, Sherlonda graduated from UGA in 1991 with a degree in Business with lots of science classes because her original intent was to be a physical therapist.  Instead, she was introduced to the pharmaceutical industry her Jr. year in college through a summer internship with Johnson & Johnson and immediately entered the pharmaceutical industry upon graduation.

    Sherlonda spent 23+ years on the commercial side (Sales).  Sherlonda bridged to the manufacturing side of the business close to 8 years when she joined the Baxter site here in Covington to oversee the training team.     

    Sherlonda served as the co-chair for BLC here in Covington.  Then, she went on to be the Executive co-chair for BLC helping to grow BLC’s presence globally within Takeda.

    Sherlonda is married to her college sweetheart.  Together they have five children.  In her spare time she likes to plan neighborhood and family events.  In addition, she enjoys photography, scrapbooking, and cheering at her kid’s sporting events.

    Traco Matthews is the Chief Health Equity Officer (CHEO) for Kern Health Systems (KHS). Working with the Executive team, he provides leadership in the design and implementation of KHS’s business strategies, stakeholder relationships, and community programs to ensure health equity is prioritized and addressed. Traco brings extensive leadership skills, a strong diversity, equity, and inclusion vision, and deep community connections to this critical position in Kern County’s local Medi-Cal managed care health plan.

    Traco continually seeks to improve culture, processes, and outcomes through his work at KHS and in the community. He uses his experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to contribute human- centered strategic analysis, effective leadership development, and expertise in building trust with Kern Family Health Care members and other important stakeholders including providers and community partners.

    The passion that drives Traco in his work at Kern Heath Systems also shapes his commitment to the community in his personal life. He teaches business courses at California State University, Bakersfield, provides mentoring for leaders on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and serves as a local pastor and community advocate. He graduated from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2001, and from California State University, Bakersfield, with an M.B.A. in 2017. He is happily married to his wife of over 20 years, Dr. Jessica Grimes, a community college district administrator. Bakersfield, CA serves as the home base for their frequent travels and life adventures.

    Joe Vachon is an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Zoom. Working as part of account teams, Joe’s primary focus is becoming a trusted advisor to his customers, driving conversations around the importance of strategy, engaging lines of business through insightful reporting, use cases & training, and ensuring that his customers are understanding the true value of every aspect of the Zoom platform… all while having a friendly, personable and fun working relationship.

    Outside of this role and others, Joe has been very involved in ERG’s at his various companies going back over 15 years. He believes that culture is best by design, not default. Because an authentic and represented culture is important, he has taken leadership roles Pride@Zoom, as well as being an Ally in the Women@Zoom, Zoom Soul, PACT@Zoom, Somos Zoom and others as representation is very important to him. He has also been actively involved for years supporting Habitat for Humanity, Project Open Hand, Ronald McDonald House and other non-profit organizations, while organizing his colleagues to join him in furthering their efforts.

    Joe didn’t come by this career the standard way. With only 1 year of community college, followed by years of working in Retail, Banking, and then moving into more technical roles, he did go back to Technical School for his Microsoft Certification training. He found roles in leadership and project facilitation, which allowed him to cultivate his human-centric skills and interests. When he learned of the Customer Success roles, it was a natural fit.

    Joe has been with his husband since 1990, and legally married since 2013. They have lived in various parts of California and raised 5 Labrador Retrievers, and now 2 corgis who are 6.  Joe’s husband is retired. They love to travel by land or sea, visit with close friends, watch movies and when nearby a beach, take walks (for real!). Joe still doesn’t know what he will do when he retires, because he really enjoys connecting with people. It’s still a pet project of his.

    ATD Capability Model

    Participants will receive tools and experiences to support their own competencies and ATD capabilities:

    • Collaboration and Leadership
    • Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
    • Organization Development and Culture
    • Talent Strategy and Management
    • Future Readiness

    Photography and Video Waiver

    By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

    Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

    • 07/20/2023
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • In-Person, TBD

    Save the date! Registration opening soon.

    IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE, ATD-LA IS NEAR!


    Unplug, and head on over for our casual meet up. Engage in meaningful topics of discussion related to the L&D profession. Have opportunities to network, share job leads, and meet like minded professionals in the community. Come and spend some summertime lounging with your fellow ATD-LA tribe.

    If you’re new to the chapter or area, this may be the perfect time to get to know more of your new tribe. And if you’re a veteran, come and reconnect, have some fun with your ATD-LA tribe!

    ATD-LA members are welcome and encouraged to bring guests to attend this event at your rate, but they must be included with your registration.

    Guests added separately as individuals will be subject to the appropriate non-member or member rate according to their affiliation with the chapter.

    See you all there!

    Parking: TBD
    Attire: Business-casual
    Agenda: TBD

    Please click here for cancellation and refund policies.

    • 09/21/2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Virtual
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    Organizations are delicately trying to find the balance between virtual and in person events. This is particularly a difficult challenge when trying to engage hybrid learners and achieve learning objectives.  Luckily, we will share Zoom features to help maximize productivity in meetings and training sessions regardless of physical location.

    Our speaker will walk you through leveraging valuable meeting features that will keep attendees engaged no matter where they are located.

    You’ll learn about ensuring meaningful learning by:
    • Selecting a facilitator
    • Using Zoom Apps for hybrid productivity
    • Utilizing Zoom's web-based Whiteboards
    • Maximizing interactive features

    Agenda

    6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Announcements & Break Out Rooms

    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Speaker Panel

    Your Presenter

    Ricardo Cervantes brings over 15 years of industry experience, having worked for WebEx, Certain Inc., Apple and Google respectively. He has held various positions ranging from course development, corporate training (onboarding / continuous learning) as well as working with young-adults for a Bay Area non-profit, as an instructor. Teaching courses ranging from introductory computer networking, computer coding, and even mentoring young adults who desire to become employed within the tech-sector. Ricardo is a bi-quaterly guest speaker for Diablo Valley College students and offers speaking engagements on a range of topics pertaining to tech-based courses / subjects that students seek to learn more from.  

    Ricardo is a unique Webinar Host within Zoom’s Customer Marketing team. On a daily basis, he hosts (presents) within a wide-range of topics ranging from product use-cases of Zoom’s portfolio of software solutions, best practices for incorporating Zoom’s UCaaS platform into an organization's daily method of operations as well as thought-leadership webinars on adopting and maximizing best practices in the ever evolving climate of hybrid workforces. Ricardo believes organizations who truly want to revolutionize how they can best utilize Zoom’s products, will invest in learning paths that Zoom provides.

    Ricardo is a passionate speaker and brings an organic style of presenting and influence for hosts/presenters seeking to ensure they have a memorable and successful presence when offering speaking / teaching engagements. From ensuring inclusivity, collaboration and providing a welcoming online environment, these are the fundamental elements that Ricardo wants all online hosts/presenters to have ingrained within their environments.

    ATD Capability Model

    Participants will receive tools and experiences to support their own competencies and ATD capabilities:

    • Communication
    • Training Delivery and Facilitation
    • Technology Application
    • Future Readiness

    Photography and Video Waiver

    By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

    Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

    • 10/19/2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • In-Person, TBD
    Save the date! Registration opening soon. 

    Learning & Development continues to grow and evolve. While L&D has already been complementary to HR and Talent Development, in recent years, Sales and Revenue teams have found that they need support to enable sellers to be more successful in achieving their revenue goals and metrics. The emerging field of Sales Enablement is a unique discipline that combines Sales, Sales Operations and support roles along with Sales Training and Learning and Development. Quite often, Sales Enablement practitioners know the selling portion well, but struggle with the Learning/Training aspects of the role, and vice versa.

    In this informative and enlightening session, learn about Sales Enablement, what it is, how it relates to L&D, career opportunities and paths, and its emergent role as an area of expertise in the L&D family.

    Participants will receive tools and experiences to learn about the ATD Sales Competency Model.


    Parking: TBD

    Attire: Business casual, no athletic wear.

    Agenda: TBD

    ATD Capability Model

    Participants will receive tools and experiences to support their own competencies and ATD capabilities:

    • Communication
    • Training Delivery and Facilitation
    • Technology Application
    • Future Readiness

    Photography and Video Waiver

    By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

    Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

    • 12/14/2023
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • In-Person, TBD

    Save the date! Registration opening soon. 

    SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A PEER!

    Expect some networking and laughter to fill the room. Bring your holiday spirit!

    The board will also be recognizing our volunteers and members who have made an outstanding contribution to the chapter as well as our newest members of the chapters. Come and help us celebrate the accomplishments of the chapter, look back on the year, and start the holiday season with a bang!

    ATD-LA members are welcome and encouraged to bring guests to attend this event at your rate, but they must be included with your registration.

    Guests added separately as individuals will be subject to the appropriate non-member or member rate according to their affiliation with the chapter.

    Please click here for cancellation and refund policies.

Past events

04/20/2023 April Chapter Meeting: Career Transitions and Job Searches for L&D Professionals
03/23/2023 March Chapter Meeting: Possibilities in the Metaverse (Virtual)
03/23/2023 March Chapter Meeting: Possibilities in the Metaverse (In-Person)
02/16/2023 February Chapter Meeting: Emotional Intelligence - Using Voices to Increase Self-Awareness, Change & Problem-Solving Capabilities
01/19/2023 January Chapter Meeting: Brain Exchange and Networking Mixer
12/15/2022 Holiday Mixer
10/20/2022 October Chapter Meeting: Pillars of Success – Developing Dynamic Leadership and Teams [Canceled]
09/22/2022 September Chapter Meeting: Building and Evaluating Manager Development Programs (MDPs)
07/21/2022 Summer Mixer
06/16/2022 June Chapter Meeting: Design Thinking — Making the Impossible Possible in Talent Development
04/14/2022 April Chapter Meeting: Conflict Capable Leadership to Maximize Growth
03/24/2022 March Chapter Meeting: How to Use Quick & Effective Instructional Design Techniques in Learning Design
02/17/2022 February Chapter Meeting: Creating World-Class Coaching Programs from the Ground Up
01/20/2022 January Chapter Meeting: Brain Exchange and Networking Mixer
12/02/2021 December Holiday Mixer & Volunteer Recognition
10/21/2021 October Chapter Meeting: The Importance of Mentorship
08/12/2021 August Chapter Meeting: Summer Mixer and New Member Recognition
07/15/2021 July Chapter Meeting: Transforming Relationships with Team Members
06/17/2021 June Chapter Meeting: 10 Hacks for Successful Goal Setting and Goal Striving
04/22/2021 April Chapter Meeting: Data-Driven Diversity & Inclusion
03/25/2021 March Chapter Meeting: Day One Leadership
02/25/2021 February Chapter Meeting: Change Your Mind — Create New Results
01/21/2021 January Chapter Meeting: Brain Exchange and Networking Mixer
12/03/2020 December Chapter Meeting: Holiday Mixer & Volunteer Awards
10/15/2020 October Chapter Meeting [Virtual]: Coaching Culture — Strategies from Exemplary Organizations
08/13/2020 August Chapter Meeting: Forestalling Disruption Through a Culture of Unrelenting Innovation
07/16/2020 July Chapter Meeting [Virtual]: How to Stay Focused and Productive in a Virtual World
06/24/2020 Rescheduled May Chapter Meeting: What do Millennials and Gen Z Want in Future Work?
06/11/2020 June Chapter Meeting [Virtual]: Matching E-learning Tools and Instructional Methods
05/21/2020 RESCHEDULED: May Chapter Meeting [Virtual]: What do Millennials and Gen Z Want in Future Work?
03/19/2020 [MOVED to Virtual] March Chapter Meeting: The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Gender
02/20/2020 February Chapter Meeting: Transforming in Today’s VUCA World
01/16/2020 January Chapter Meeting: Developing Leaders in 2020 and Beyond
12/05/2019 Holiday Party and Volunteer Recognition
10/16/2019 Third Annual Los Angeles Talent Summit
09/19/2019 September Chapter Meeting: Virtual Reality + Talent Development
08/15/2019 August Chapter Meeting: How to Boost Your Career and Organization with Social Media
06/13/2019 June Chapter Meeting: Summer Networking Mixer and New Member Recognition
05/16/2019 May Chapter Meeting: Inclusion: Science or Emotion?
04/25/2019 April Chapter Meeting: How to Use YouTube To Engage Talent Development Clients
03/21/2019 March Chapter Meeting: Virtual Reality is Here
02/21/2019 February Chapter Meeting: The Habits of Great Leaders
01/24/2019 January Chapter Meeting: Brain Exchange and New Year Networking Mixer
12/05/2018 December Holiday Party
10/18/2018 October Chapter Meeting: Speed Mentoring
10/03/2018 LA Talent Summit
09/27/2018 September Chapter Meeting: Leveraging Learning for Professional Success
08/16/2018 August Chapter Meeting: Building Resilience in the Workplace
07/19/2018 July Chapter Meeting: The Language of Leadership: Connecting Leadership Development Initiatives to Business Outcomes
06/21/2018 June Chapter Meeting: Breaking into a Career in Talent Development
12/06/2017 December Holiday Party
11/04/2017 November Chapter Meeting: Member Appreciation Workshop
09/21/2017 September Chapter Meeting: Up Is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility
08/17/2017 August Chapter Meeting: Six Thinking Hats®
07/20/2017 July Chapter Meeting: HR's Role In Organizational Change
04/19/2017 LA Talent Summit
02/16/2017 February Chapter Meeting: Applying Transformational Leadership to Talent Development
01/19/2017 January Chapter Meeting: Aligning Front-Line Leadership Teams and Building Leadership Muscle
01/19/2017 Headshot Truck: Express Event
12/07/2016 December Holiday Party
11/17/2016 November Chapter Meeting:Building a Culture of Trust
10/20/2016 October Chapter Meeting: Coaching in Business: Three coaches discuss the profession
10/20/2016 Headshot Truck: Express Event
09/22/2016 September Chapter Meeting: “Doing Diversity” Effectively: The Real Reasons Why, and Some Secrets of How
05/19/2016 May Chapter Meeting: Taking Your Behaviors To Work
04/21/2016 April Chapter Meeting: The Bite Size Revolution
03/17/2016 March Chapter Meeting: Paint and Sip Party
02/25/2016 February Chapter Meeting: How Social Media Can Advance Your Career
01/21/2016 Chapter Meeting: New Year Kick-Off Mixer
12/15/2015 ATD-LA December Holiday Party
11/19/2015 November Chapter Meeting: Advanced Facilitation, What it takes to CAPTIVATE
10/15/2015 October Chapter Meeting: Coaching and Mentoring with Tom Henschel
09/17/2015 September Chapter Meeting: DARK~No meeting
08/20/2015 August Chapter Meeting: How to Make Great Decisions Consistently
06/18/2015 ATD-LA June Half-Year Mixer
05/21/2015 ATD-LA May Chapter Meeting: Innovation and Talent Development – Tapping into the Magic of Talent Development
04/16/2015 ATD-LA April Chapter Meeting: How to be a Stronger Presenter and Facilitator
03/19/2015 ATD-LA March Chapter Meeting: Talent Management: A Global Imperative
02/19/2015 ATD-LA February Chapter Meeting ~ Career Development: Branding yourself for SUCCESS
01/29/2015 ATD-LA New Year Kick-Off Mixer
12/11/2014 December Chapter Meeting ~ Holiday Party
10/23/2014 October Chapter Meeting ~ Global Trends in Coaching
09/18/2014 September Chapter Meeting ~ Make It Work: Strategies to Manage the Crazy-Makers in the Workplace
08/21/2014 August Chapter Meeting ~ Innovation Is Music to the Ears
07/17/2014 ASTD-LA July Summer Mixer
06/19/2014 June Chapter Meeting ~ Why Training Departments Hate Their LMS (Panel Discussion Filmed by eLearningTV)
05/15/2014 May Chapter Meeting ~ Collaboration YES!
04/17/2014 April Chapter Meeting ~ The State of eLearning 2014
03/20/2014 March Chapter Meeting ~ Can Talent Management Technology Change the World?
02/20/2014 February Chapter Meeting ~ Interiority Powered: How to Use Your Inner Energies at Work
01/16/2014 January Chapter Meeting ~ Whichcraft: Write Activities To Make Boring Lectures Disappear!
12/12/2013 December Chapter Meeting ~ Holiday Party
11/20/2013 November Chapter Meeting ~ Mindful Leadership: How Emotional Intelligence Drives Organizational Success
10/17/2013 October Chapter Meeting ~ Making the Most of Executive Coaching
09/23/2013 Special Event ~ How to Be Exceptional: Drive Leadership Success by Magnifying Your Strengths
09/18/2013 September Chapter Meeting ~ Finding your Bliss on a Nonprofit Board
06/27/2013 ASTD-LA Summer Mixer
05/16/2013 May Chapter Meeting ~ Using Championship Memory Techniques to Make Learning Stick
04/18/2013 April Chapter Meeting ~ First Annual ASTD Los Angeles - Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR) Cultural Exchange Meeting – Do You See What We See? ~ Moving From Black Hats and Red Pens to Green Hats and Blue Pens
02/21/2013 February Chapter Meeting ~ Aligning Learning with Change (Management)
01/17/2013 January Chapter Meeting ~ Navigating the White Water: Finding our Way in Changing Times

ATD-Los Angeles Chapter
9852 W. Katella Ave. #187
Anaheim, CA 92804
office@atdla.org
562-908-3020
Chapter Code: CH8028

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