Description: 

As professionals (and graduate students) we are constantly being hit with a myriad of fast-moving “opportunities” and having to make decisions on the fly more quickly than in the past. And as Black Women, we often end up doing more than our fair share, often shouldering most of the workload and the emotional burdens that accompany it. All opportunities are not created equally, so how does one juggle competing demands while engaging fully as a colleague or collaborator? How does one manage up and sideways in a rapidly changing landscape to create optimal opportunities for ourselves? And how do we create boundaries to give us ownership in defining our roles while also maintaining our sanity? This workshop will provide you with strategies for managing your leaders and asserting your boundaries. It will also provide an opportunity for dialogue around managing self in relation to time and opportunity. 

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Workshop Facilitator:

‍Dr. Karlisa Callwood is a marine scientist, informal science educator, and science communicator who focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to evaluating fisheries and conservation management. With over 15 years of experience developing and managing science education programming, her experience ranges from community engagement and partnership development to leading and implementing DEAI initiatives across several organizations. In her capacity as a senior and executive leader over the past few years, Karlisa created leadership development programs for new managers that included training and mentorship. These opportunities were particularly focused on providing women and BIPOC leaders with strategies for succeeding in the workplace.