FSP Intern Career Conference
Navigating Your Career Through Adversity
The Seventh Annual Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative’s Intern Career Conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will occur virtually on July 9, 2020.
The Intern Career Conference goals are:
- To educate college students and interns about different career paths and jobs within the financial sector
- To promote networking among students/interns and with financial sector professionals
Registration is limited to interns from FSP member firms and invited students. If you are eligible, you should have received a registration link. Please check with your Intern Manager or email FSP if you are unsure about your eligibility
Conference Agenda
Welcome and Opening
Tactical Career Tips to Thrive During Adversity
Starting your career can be full of obstacles – don’t let navigating virtual employment be one of them. Prepare yourself to thrive in the COVID-19 job market with tactical skills taught by this diverse panel of individuals. Learn how to make yourself “seen” in the current environment through building and maintaining a personal brand, working on your resume, developing your “elevator pitch” and more. None of us could have prepared for the world we live in today; join this session to help tackle the challenges ahead. Be prepared for small breakout sessions and presenting your own pitch.
Panelists:
- Anita Knotts, Calamos
- Noel Navarro, Wintrust Bank
- Kelcey Requarth, Equus Group
- Kimberly White, Career & Networking Center
Moderator: Lindrea Reynolds, LR Brand Consulting, Inc.
Break and Mindfulness Practice with Tips
Getting out of your Comfort Zone – a Personal Success Story
Samara Hernandez is Founding Partner of an institutionally-backed seed stage fund, Chingona Ventures, focusing on investing in technology and technology-enabled companies all over the U.S. She is actively involved in the Chicago tech community and passionate about helping underrepresented groups get into STEM education, venture capital and entrepreneurship. Samara co-founded the Latinx Founders Collective organization to bring together Latinx founders, investors, and community leaders to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Break for Lunch
Networking Activity: Virtual Trivia Games
Climbing the Career Ladder: Stories of Success
Ready for some inspiration? Join this discussion to hear from successful individuals in the financial sector who have propelled their careers forward despite facing significant adversity. These industry veterans will share their non-traditional personal stories and the lessons they learned from confronting hardships. Use their advice to elevate your own career and defy the challenges you may encounter throughout it.
Speakers:
- John Campbell, US Bank
- Fellicia Foster, BMO Harris
- Facilitator: Bryan Echols, IL State Treasurer’s Office
Closing Remarks and Raffle
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists
Kathryn Medina
Conference MC
SVP and CHRO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Kathryn Medina on LinkedIn
Lindrea Reynolds
Founder, LR Brand Consulting, Inc.
Lindrea Reynolds on LinkedIn
Anita Knotts
SVP, Calamos Wealth Management
Anita Knotts on LinkedIn
Noel Navarro
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Wintrust
Noel Navarro on LinkedIn
Kelcey Requarth
Executive Recruiter, Equus Group
Kelcey Requarth on LinkedIn
Kimberly White
Executive Director, Career & Networking Center
Kimberly White on LinkedIn
Ela Aktay
Certified Meditation Instructor
Ela Aktay on LinkedIn
Samara Hernandez
Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures
Samara Hernandez on LinkedIn
Bryan Echols
Senior Advisor, IL State Treasurer’s Office
Bryan Echols on LinkedIn
John Campbell
Senior Vice President, Central Region Managing Director, US Bank
John Campbell on LinkedIn
Fellicia Foster
US Head of Inclusion & Diversity, BMO Harris
Fellicia Foster on LinkedIn
Thank you to the FSP 2020 Conference planning committee:
Bryan Echols, IL State Treasurer
Deb Graham, IL State Treasurer
Kara Goodbrand, LGIMA
Julie Felix, Mesirow Financial
Hilary Fife, Mesirow Financial
Ana Magana, OCC
Martha McAvoy, Wintrust Financial
Cyndi Solitro, Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance
Dina Carr, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Tiffany Moore, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Rahina Ousseini, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
We would also like to thank the FSP Steering Committee at large for their oversight and leadership.