Strategy for Success

Working with Higher Education – An Untapped Market

When: May 4, 2018 – 7:45am – 12:00pm
(Registration, networking and a complimentary hot breakfast begins at 7:45am – Program begins promptly at 8:30)

Where: Princeton University – Carnegie Center – 701 Canal Pointe Blvd, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Registration: $50 for members; $60 for future members – Click here to register.

Keynote Speaker – Ramona Emilia Romero, General Counsel, Princeton University

Ramona Romero joined Princeton University as General Counsel in December 2014. She joined the University after nearly four years as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Before joining the Obama Administration in the USDA, Ramona worked at E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) in a variety of legal roles.

Ramona co-chaired the Committee of the National Association of Women Lawyers that evaluated the credentials of U.S. Supreme Court Nominees. She is a former National President of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). During her term as President, Ramona founded the Latina Commission and the highly successful Hispanic Appointments Project.

Ramona is a recipient of The Hon. Sylvia H. Rambo Award from Dickinson Law School, the Lucero (“guiding star”) Award from Latino Justice PRLDEF, and twice being identified by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.

Ramona, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, holds a B.A. from Barnard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Panel Discussion #1
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities of Partnering with Institutions of Higher Education
Institutions of higher education are like mini-cities, with operations that house and feed thousands of students, buildings that are built and managed, labs and classrooms that need supplies, and staff who arrange catering for events ranging from small get-togethers to an influx of visitors for alumni weekend. Higher Ed also has unique cultural aspects which include a collaborative decision-making process, missions that emphasize teaching, research, and service (not the bottom line), and language that can create a minefield of misinterpretations and confusion. Learn how you can be successful when partnering with a college or university.

Panelists:
Chris Bradie – AVP, Business Services – University of Pennsylvania
Glynis Sherard – Director, Sponsored Research Accounting – Princeton University
Anup Kapur – Executive Director of Procurement Services, The College of New Jersey
Panel Moderator: Mohamed Ela – Director, Procurement Services – Princeton University

Panel Discussion #2
How Diversity Certification Can Benefit Your Organization
Independent certification of diversity status provides a number of benefits to diverse firms. Certification can be obtained through a number of entities including local municipalities and transportation authorities, state agencies and independent advocacy organizations. Learn how to approach this certification process for your business.

Panelists:
Wes Coleman – Manager, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability – Rutgers University
Don Newman – Director of Small Business Advocacy State of NJ
Laurie Seliger – Managing Director – Keylingo Translations & Co-President – NJ LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Panel Moderator: Tasha Youngblood Brown – Director, Internal Audit, Princeton University, Board Member & Treasurer, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)

[ink-shortcode type=”column” size=”1/2″]Participating Higher Education Institutions: