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Open Access Student Summit

Designed For Students, By Students 

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Day 1 | 1:00PM - 6:00PM ET

Welcome to Open Access 2022! Learn more about what to expect from the event and start connecting with fellow attendees. 

Navigating the workforce and launching your career can be challenging. Hear how these recent graduates have worked to launch their careers and learn more about available resources and opportunities at HubSpot. 

Speakers: 

  • Gillian McLarty, University Relations Program Manager, HubSpot 
  • Nick Burgman - Associate Recruiter, Emerging Talent, HubSpot | 2022 Graduate, Morehouse College 
  • Juan Bordon, 2022 Graduate, Brandeis University 
  • Crystal Lopez, 2022 Graduate, California State University - Channel Islands 

This session will give an introduction to best practices that students and recent graduates should keep in mind when writing resumes and preparing for interviews. Attendees are welcome to attend this session even if they have not signed up for an individual resume review or mock interview session. 

Speakers: 

Individuals must have registered to participate in a resume review session in advance. 

Attendees will be assigned a 20-minute session with a volunteer to review their resume. Please be prepared to share your resume in advance with your assigned reviewer. 

Individuals must have registered to participate in a mock interview session in advance. 

Attendees will be assigned a 20-minute session with a volunteer to participate in a mock interview. Additional details will be shared in advance of the session. 

Day 2 | 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM ET

Day 2 of Open Access will include keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. We encourage you to review the agenda to determine which sessions you would like to attend. 

10:30 AM ET - A Conversation with HubSpot's Director of Recruiting

  • Cheyenne Boyce

    Senior Program Manager @ HubSpot EPP,

    Cheyenne Boyce is an education advocate and program manager focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Currently, she serves as the Senior Program Manager for Student and Workforce Development Programs with the Education Partner Program at HubSpot. In this role, she supports professors and students at HBCUs, Community Colleges, and other Minority Serving Institutions in developing the skills needed to support successful business and marketing strategies. Prior to joining HubSpot, Cheyenne served as the Director of Program Development at the Confucius Institute U.S. Center (CIUS Center) where she developed programming to foster mutual understanding between the US and China. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Cheyenne received her Master's degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service in 2017 and her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Spelman College in 2014.

  • Leo Cortez

    Director of Recruiting @ HubSpot

    Cortez is the current Emerging Talent Director at HubSpot with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. He has served in leadership roles for several tech companies, including Airbnb, Zynga, Workday, Yahoo!, and Cisco Systems. He has experience scaling programs to be best-in-class and building global strategies in the emerging talent space. Prior to his roles in the high-tech industry, Cortez, built his experiences in the education sector as a teacher and administrator for both K-8 and High School. This blend of education and high tech provides Cortez with a unique perspective to innovate and lead his teams.Cortez was born in Mexico; moved to the United States at the age of 10 and began working in California agriculture until he was 20 years old.  He received his formal education at San Jose State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degrees in History and Political Science and a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision.
    11:00 AM ET - Maximizing LinkedIn & Developing Your Personal Brand

    Breakout Session #1:

    How do you market yourself on one of the biggest professional platforms today? This workshop will help you understand how to improve your LinkedIn profile and develop a professional presence that will help you showcase your abilities and stand out in the job market. We will discuss how to find the balance of tailoring your professional brand to match your field of interest while still remaining authentic when expressing your personality and personal interest. Our speakers will discuss examples of strong LinkedIn profiles and share their own personal experiences of developing a professional brand.

    • Anjola Coker

      Talent Acquisition @ IBM

      Anjola is an early talent recruiter and multifaceted creative. She is driven to connect people to their next opportunity in Tech and is excited about career success, recruiting, and supporting underserved populations. She has over 5 years of prior experience working at diverse universities as an advisor and career coach. Anjola also aims to leave a legacy and grow in a field that is people driven while championing college and alternative career opportunities. When she is not recruiting, she is also a digital artist, storyteller and poet passionate about representing people from diverse groups.

    • Natalie Furness

      CEO of RevOps Automated, UK

      Natalie Furness is the founder and CEO of RevOps Automated, the fastest-growing HubSpot specialist RevOps consultancy in Europe. Natalie is a seasoned sales and marketing professional and is ranked in the top 32 Revenue Operations leaders worldwide. Natalie attributes much of her business success to building a personal brand across social media, including LinkedIn and Twitter. Alongside her RevOps business, Natalie trains B2B sales teams on account-based social selling on LinkedIn, enabling organizations to triple their market value utilizing her LinkedIn frameworks.

    • Evan Hamilton

      Director of Marketing @ HubSpot

      Evan Hamilton has been building community professionally for 15+ years at companies like HubSpot, Reddit, Coursera, and more. Evan has built a personal brand via Twitter, LinkedIn, a newsletter that has been running for more than a decade, and being a helpful person.

    • Julia Gueron - Moderator

      Senior Marketing Manager @ HubSpot

      12:00 PM ET - When and How to Pivot: Managing Rejection and Redirection

      Breakout Session #1:

      Sometimes life doesn’t happen the way we plan and unfortunately, this may require us to pivot and redirect our plans. However, this isn’t always a bad thing! For this workshop we will be joined by Lou Alexander, a former NFL athlete who through his journey of rejection and redirection, discovered a new path that led him to a successful career in sales and business. Lou will discuss authentic goal setting, provide a goal setting worksheet, discuss how to sell and market yourself in a professional setting, while sharing his personal story of successfully pivoting.

      • Lou Alexander

        Director of Revenue @ ProcurementIQ | Ex-NFL & Collegiate Athlete | Entrepreneur

        Lou Alexender is a former NFL and D1athlete turned corporate sales manager who launched his career as a door-to-door salesman before transitioning into technology sales. He is now breaking revenue records as the youngest, most successful sales director/leader in his company history. Originally from the inner city of Los Angeles, he spent his childhood surviving countless hardships. Through focus, determination, and a positive mindset, he managed to achieve great success both personally and professionally. Now, he's sharing his life lessons and strategic advice with others to inspire their dreams and help their goals become a reality.
        12:00 PM ET - Navigating Imposter Syndrome

        Breakout Session #2:

        Have you ever found yourself doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud? You are not alone. According to Common Wealth Times, in the US, one in five students experiences imposter syndrome. If you are second-guessing your abilities and find it challenging to accept your accomplishments, this workshop is for you! Learn about the different types of imposter syndrome, and how you can tackle each challenge. You’ve made it this far, this is your opportunity to learn about tools you can use to persevere and achieve your professional goals.

        • Viennie Chanthachack

          Recruiting Team Lead @ HubSpot

          Viennie is an Emerging Talent Recruiting Team Lead at HubSpot, leading recruitment programs that help individuals break into the tech industry. After (accidentally) finding his way into tech 11 years ago, Viennie has been in both sales and people operations roles at both companies at the start-up level and large companies like Apple prior to HubSpot. A native of Massachusetts, Viennie graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with his bachelor’s degree in psychology, and earned his master’s degree in human resources management from Emmanuel College (Boston). Outside of HubSpot, you can find him either relaxing by the beach or binging the latest season of the Great British Baking Show.

        • Nehemie Joseph

          Business Intelligence Intern @ Klaviyo

          Pivoting into tech during the start of the pandemic, Nehemie Joseph is an example of your career journey defining itself. Currently, she is a Business Intelligence Intern a Klaviyo, a global technology company that provides a marketing automation platform, used primarily for email marketing and SMS marketing. An opportunity that became available through Hack. Diversity, an organization with a mission to transform the economy by breaking down barriers for Black and Latinx professionals in tech. “Sometimes I look back at what I have done and I compare… but I use that comparison to fuel my next game plan and not kill my light.”- Nehemie Joseph. Graduating from the University of Florida in 2018 with a Bachelor in Criminology, Nehemie spent two years serving the community as an Americorps in Maine. Beforehand, she was a technical specialist and Fraud Analyst Intern at Apple. “The world kind of exploded. So I pause and start connecting the dots. There’s a story which I couldn’t see before but now I know. Tech and Business. “Nehemie is set to graduate this fall with a Master in Business Analytics at Clark University which exposed her to machine learning, big data programming, and more. Entering the tech field with the knowledge of people, business, and a growing set of technical stacks.

        • Amy Marcus

          Senior Program Manager Credentials @ HubSpot

          Amy Marcus, MPA, MA, is a Senior Accreditations Program Manager at HubSpot, where she's developing the systems and processes required to help our Solutions Partners obtain accreditations and stand out in the market. On the side, she facilitates climate change science workshops for colleagues through Eco @ HubSpot, and serves as Secretary for the Americas Chapter of CANIE: the Climate Action Network for International Educators. As a member of CANIE"s Climate Justice Working Group, she has facilitated workshops on finding your niche in climate action for international educators from around the world. Prior to joining HubSpot, Amy spent nearly 10 years working in international and higher education in Italy, the US, and India. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Studies from Vassar College, and master's degrees in Public Administration and International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

        • Angel Diaz

          Program Manager @ HubSpot

          Angel serves as a Program Manager on the Learning & Development team at HubSpot. She is responsible for leading the end-to-end strategy and execution of HubSpot's premier talent development programs globally. Before HubSpot Angel was the Senior Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager at NielsenIQ where she was responsible for the development and implementation of corporate diversity and inclusion strategies including recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, and retention of early and mid-level career talent. Angel is a graduate of Muhlenberg College based in the Washington DC Area. Her proudest achievements include being a recipient of the Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever award and the D&I Unsung Catalyst award.
          12:00 PM ET: Launching a Career in Marketing, Sales, or Customer Success

          Breakout Session #3:

          Interested in pursuing a career in marketing, sales or customer success? Let’s get you set up for success. This workshop will dive deeper into the differences between each field and provide examples of roles and responsibilities - along with details on the essential skills needed to get hired. Regardless of your major, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the best way to begin to launch your career in these areas.

          • Will Davidson

            Sales Director @ Growth Marketing Firm

            Will is the Sales Director at Growth Marketing, whose team thrives by creating turn-key partnerships with organizations ranging from government entities, large B2B manaufacturing companies to established educational institutions. Described as “a RevOps team disguised as a creative agency”, Growth focuses on building systems that help their partners (grow).In my role, I partner with our sales team to improve our firm’s visibility in an effort to achieve growth as well as seek opportunities with B2B companies that are motivated to do the same. Understanding the current state of affairs within our market, I continuously search for clients that could benefit from our partnership. I am a passionate and motivated leader who works within a non-traditional environment to develop and maintain close and personal relationships with our clients.

          • Hollis Baker

            Marketing Manager @ HubSpot

            Hi! My name is Hollis Baker, and I am a 2021 graduate of Spelman College, where I studied Sociology and Anthropology before beginning my career at HubSpot. I currently work as a Product Marketing Manager on the Campaigns team after being a part of the Marketing Associates Program. I spend a lot of my time writing, reading, and getting involved in different projects in my community. It's important to me that people of color and other marginalized groups are aware of the wide range of skill sets that can lead them to a fruitful career in tech. In such a new and fast-moving industry, it's far too easy for people to be left without the information they need to make effective and informed decisions- I hope I can help! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions at the conference or on LinkedIn.

          • Crystal Chen

            Inbound Success Coach @ HubSpot

            Crystal Chen is an Inbound Success Coach at HubSpot. In her day to day, Crystal works with HubSpot’s free user base and helps prospects explore paid options. In addition to her job responsibilities, she is a part of the mentorship program and new hire training sessions. Prior to HubSpot, Crystal studied at Boston College, where she was involved in the Division 1 Fencing Team and the Asian Caucus Organizations. Else, Crystal spends her time running, cooking, and hanging out with her people.

          • Kim Holt - Moderator

            Customer Success Manager @ HubSpot

            Currently, I am a Customer Success Manager in the Small Business Sector at HubSpot. Prior to that, I worked within the fashion industry as a product marketer. I am excited to be a part of this panel because I want to prove that it's never too late to make a career change.

            1:30 PM ET - Accelerate Your Career with Powerful Goal Setting

            Keynote Session

            Aja Marsh - Photo-1

            Aja Marsh, Momentum Coach 

            Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or seeking to set yourself up for steady forward growth, you’ll maximize your opportunities through powerful and intentional goal-setting.

            The best goals add structure and focus to your weeks while also being a way to connect to inspiration and core values and allowing you space to explore and celebrate your curiosity. 

            Together, we’ll get into how to identify your intentions for the next few months and define what success looks like for you. And you’ll walk away empowered to get clear on your vision, craft meaningful goals, and prioritize your next steps.

            2:30 PM ET: Tips for Salary Negotiation

            Breakout Session #1:

            You got an offer! Is it what you were expecting or are you wondering how you can start the process of negotiating? In this workshop, we will discuss the value of negotiating and share tips on how to negotiate your salary professionally. We will discuss salary as well as ways to negotiate other aspects of your offer. The goal of this session is to help normalize conversations around salary negotiation and share best practices to help you be successful in this situation.

            2:30 PM ET: Mentorship & Building Authentic Relationship

            Breakout Session #2:

            In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of mentorship and best practices for building authentic professional relationships. Mentors can help make sure you have tech necessary tools to launch your career while sharing insight that is crucial to your professional development. We will explore best practices for networking and share opportunities for how you can connect with someone who is both relatable and inspiring to support your professional journey. 

            • Mike Quigley

              Co-Founder @ ProMazo

              College students desperately need help making the transition to being a young professional. As a student I struggled with exploring career paths, networking, and figuring out what was next. I started my career in a field I quickly realized was not a fit and found myself returning to the same questions I had when I was in college. Fast forward and I now work with a team dedicated to providing students with resources, professional mentoring opportunities, events, and real world work experiences so they can take that next step on their career journey with confidence.

            • Caterina Almazan

              Student, Columbia University

              Caterina Almazan is a junior at Columbia University in the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. She is pursuing a B.S. in Operations Research with a concentration in Engineering Management Systems, as well as a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Outside of the classroom, Caterina is involved in Columbia’s undergraduate chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, currently serving on the board as an Executive Committee Member for the Communications committee. Her professional interests lie in beauty tech and in consulting; she is passionate about the underlying innovation within these industries and how they can create positive impacts on the environment. In her free time, Caterina likes to draw and paint, cook for family and friends, and explore the restaurants and sights of New York City.

            • Mireille Saeed

              Student, Loyola University

              Mireille Saeed is a junior at Loyola University of Chicago and majoring in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. She aspires to be a social media manager in the near future. She joined the 100k Mentor Challenge due to wanting to have some guidance and support within her field of interest. She was looking for uncensored and clear advice coming from a professional in marketing.

            • Jeannie Jaworski

              Customer Success Manager @ HubSpot

              In her current role as a Customer Success Manager, Jeannie helps small businesses grow better utilizing the HubSpot CRM platform. Before making the pivot into tech, Jeannie led comprehensive internationalization growth strategies at U.S. colleges and universities. She is a multi-passionate curator and creator of relationships, communities, and resources and is always eager to collaborate on initiatives that remove barriers and promote equity. Recent projects include coaching career changers, program development and recruitment for a social impact study abroad provider, and teaching and leading cross-cultural travel courses.
              3:30 PM ET: Micro-Internships & Non-Traditional Job Opportunities

              Breakout Session #1:

              As a student, sometimes it can be challenging to take on full-time internships or manage working a full-time job. Micro-internships, apprenticeships, and paid campus opportunities can be a great way to gain experience while practicing your skills. Join this session to learn more about HubSpot’s micro-internship program, the differences between “internships” and “micro-internships,” and the opportunities you can take advantage of.

              • Jeffery Moss

                CEO @ Parker Dewey

                Jeffrey is the CEO of Parker Dewey, a mission-oriented organization that helps connect great talent with great companies through Micro-Internships.Parker Dewey offers the largest network of highly motivated college students and recent graduates who are excited to complete short-term, paid, professional assignments. Beyond Parker Dewey, Jeffrey is passionate about the importance of education for all students. After recognizing how lucky he was to be the product of New Jersey public schools (though he did not feel so lucky at the time), Jeffrey has worked to improve educational outcomes for those students who are not so fortunate. Both as an investor and through non-profit endeavors, Jeffrey has supported organizations serving K-12 students, individuals with special needs, college and universities, and adult learners. He also helps his two daughters with their homework. Jeffrey served in senior operating roles with Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Specialized Education Services (acquired by Catapult Learning). Jeffrey spent much of his career as a venture capital investor supporting technology-enabled organizations in the education, business services, and software sectors. Jeffrey’s investments include Connections Education (acquired by Pearson), Ashworth College, Progressus Therapy, Fleetcor (NYSE: FLT), ProClarity (acquired by Microsoft), Avectra (acquired by Abila), and The SAVO Group.

              • Darren Brar

                Recent Graduate, CSU Northridge

                Darren Brar is a recent Business Administration with an option in Marketing graduate from California State University Northridge. At CSUN, he learned the importance of traditional marketing techniques and modern digital marketing strategies from experts in the field. As a former IT Solutions Specialist at Experimax, he is a problem solver with experience delivering direct client technical support. He recently completed his fourth Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, and is grateful that he was able to apply and sharpen my skills in marketing, communication, and time management on real-world projects.

              • Chris Riley

                Sr. Manager, Developer Relations @ HubSpot

                3:30 PM ET: Non-Tech Roles at a Tech Company

                Breakout Session #2:

                Sometimes there is a perception that to work at a tech company you need to have majored in a STEM field. However, there are a ton of opportunities to work in tech that do not require a tech background. From working in policy to recruiting, to education, this session will discuss non-tech roles and the transferable skills that will help you find success.

                • Natasha Lopez

                  Channel Consultant @ HubSpot

                  Natasha Lopez is a Channel Consultant at HubSpot. In her role, Natasha leverages her passion for innovation and helping others to enable partners and customers to grow better with HubSpot. Prior to pivoting into the tech field, Natasha served as an educator for over 8 years. Her interest in tech sparked as she worked on developing an online platform to increase college graduation rates among students from low income backgrounds. As a first generation college graduate from New York City, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Babson College and a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, Natasha enjoys salsa dancing, traveling and spending time with her dog Winston.

                • Bre'Lynn Lombard

                  Global Product Policy Manager- Minor Safety @ TikTok

                  Bre'Lynn is a curator, educator, and innovator; she explores the relationship between cultural wealth, identity theories, and youth safety by design practices.Bre'Lynn began her career in education as Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia; there she researchedarts integrated practices in education and its relationship in empathy building in schools withhigh ethnic tensions.Furthering her study, she attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education, exploring therelationship between arts integrated education and consciousness-raising to promote student understanding of institutional theory and community social change. She continued this practice in Brooklyn, NY as a middle school U.S. history teacher focusing on decolonizing historical narratives through art and creative technologies. Transferring her skills in adolescent development and learning, she now serves as ProductPolicy manager for the Global Minor Safety team at TikTok. Bre’Lynn’s mantra is “Create WhatShould Exist.”

                • Jen Bergren

                  Sr. Operations Manager @ HubSpot

                  Jen is the Head of Operations at Remotish, a HubSpot RevOps and WebOps agency. Her work includes creating plans, processes, and programs such as a knowledge management program (wiki), a comprehensive employee onboarding program, and a referral partner program that generates 45% of company revenue and earned her the 2022 Heroes of RevOps award from Revenue.io. She was a lesson professor for the HubSpot Revenue Operations certification, a teaching assistant for HubSpot Academy’s Sales Skills Bootcamp, a RevOps correspondent at INBOUND2021, a speaker at HubSpot’s 2022 World Certification Week, and a panelist on the INBOUND After Hours show and the MoPros Career Fair. Jen is writing a book about RevOps, to combine her love of research, writing, and lifelong learning.