District VII ToGather

Supporting Career Development of African American Advancement Professionals
January 19, 2021 | 11-12 PM PT

African American development professionals and allies are invited to this ToGather conversation to discuss how to build a network of advocates and mentors, navigate career paths, and overcome race and ethnicity related barriers.

This event, facilitated by Crystal Jones, Director of Development and Major Gifts, Scripps College, will include a panel conversation, Q&A, and breakout sessions. Featured practitioners include:

• Lishelle Blakemore, Panelist
  Associate Vice Chancellor, Development, UC Berkeley
• Birgit Burton, Panelist
  Founder of the African-American Development Officers Network
  Executive Director of Foundation Relations, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Jeff Jackanicz, Panelist
  Vice President of University Advancement, San Francisco State University
• Melissa Watkins, Moderator
  Executive Director, Major Gifts, Cal Poly Pomona