Past ODI Events | College of Business and Analytics | SIU

ODI'S VIRTUAL EVENTS FROM FALL 2023

The First Gen's Guide to Corporate America

Join us as we hear from Carla Santamaria, Honduran-born immigrant, first generation professional, and career strategist. She is the founder of First Gen Coaching and Consulting, and she will be sharing some tips and insight into navigating corporate America as a first generation professional, discussing ways first gen professionals can advance their careers, and what allyship looks like regarding supporting first gen professionals.

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Learning to Lead: Lessons in Executive Excellence

Join us as we hear from Lynda Ellis, owner and CEO of Capitol Concierge, a provider of commercial and corporate concierge services. Having launched several successful businesses that serve over one million people in some of the world’s most prestigious properties and companies, Lynda is going to share her leadership journey and what it takes to be bold in business.

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Franchising and Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Join us as we hear about the world of franchising and how this business model is embracing inclusive entrepreneurship and bringing in business people from all walks of life. The panelists will be sharing their franchising stories, what drew them to the world of franchising, and lessons learned while being an entrepreneur.