civic-engagement-day-2890

About this event

Join us for the third annual Civic Engagement Day: Law, Justice, and Advocacy. Hosted by the SalveVotes coalition in partnership with the Pell Center, McKillop Library, and the Brodsky Chair, this event will increase your understanding of the myriad ways to engage in public service work while providing intentional networking opportunities. The day’s agenda includes a panel, concurrent roundtable discussions on careers in public service, and a networking hour with local organizations and leaders. Agenda 2:15pm-3pm: Law, Justice, and Advocacy panel discussion The conversation will focus on careers in public service and give students an opportunity to hear directly from professionals about their experience and career path. 3pm-5pm: Concurrent Roundtable Sessions – Explore, Execute, Grow Session A: “Making a Living, Making a Difference: 21st Century Job Search Strategies” Exploration: What kind of work is right for me? Dr. Ande Diaz of LWV and Dominique Gagnier, senior Compass adviser. Discover how to identify your career interests and goals, research potential fields and career paths, and find opportunities that align with your values. Learn practical strategies for navigating today’s job market and building a career that is both personally meaningful and professionally rewarding. Session B: “Breaking into Public Service” Execution: How do you actually get hired in public service? Maureen Thompson, retired government relations and public policy professional Explore how to turn your interests into a meaningful career in public service, government, or advocacy. Learn about opportunities in federal, state, and congressional offices, as well as nonprofit and advocacy organizations, and get practical advice on how to start building experience and preparing for your job search while still in college. Session C: “Building a Career, Building Community” Grow: How do I build a career aligned with my values and community? Akeia de Barros Gomes, Executive Director of the Newport Center for Black History, and Maria Barragan, Succession Planner at Conexión Latina Newport, Salve ’26 Hear from an emerging leader and an experienced community leader about their career journeys, lessons learned, and experiences creating meaningful change. This conversation will explore how careers evolve, how opportunities emerge, and how you can build a career rooted in purpose and community impact. 5pm-6:30pm: Mocktail networking session with local and national organizations Connect with community organizations and civic leaders for informal conversation and connection. Light refreshments served.

Who

• Dr Ande DiazSpeaker
• Dominique GagnierSpeaker
• Maureen ThompsonSpeaker

Venue

Salve Regina University

100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

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