Careers for Good

Careers for Good connects college students with meaningful careers, inspiring professionals, and values-driven companies. Want a career that makes a difference, but not sure where to start? Careers for Good is a one-day conference designed to help you explore how your skills and interests can lead to meaningful work. Hear from Alexa Carpena Rousso , co-founder of Homeboy Media, and meet professionals from organizations including EA Sports, Google Play, Snap, Avocado Green Brands, MaCher, and The Energy Coalition. Explore career paths through engaging panels, get practical networking advice, connect one-on-one with professionals, and take part in hands-on workshops on networking, resumes, and LinkedIn. Whether you’re committed to a purpose-driven career or just curious, come explore possibilities, ask questions, and make connections. Who’s Planning on Coming: Agenda 9–945 a.m. | Registration + Breakfast Grab coffee and breakfast. 945–10 a.m. | Welcome to Careers for Good Conference introduction, purpose-driven careers, and an introduction to B Corporations. 10:00–10:45 a.m. | Keynote: Alexa Carpena Rousso Co-founder, Homeboy Media 10:45–11:00 a.m. | Networking Pro Tips Tereza Omabuwa II Head of Partnerships, UCLA’s Center for Impact 11:00– 11:15 a.m. | Group Photo + Mini-Break 11:15–12 p.m. | Young Professionals Panel MaCher, Janelle Gutierrez II The Energy Coalition, Degen Shaw II 24LA, Kenyan Armitage & Malin Smith II Avocado Green Brands, Julia Engfer 12–1 p.m. | Networking Lunch Connect directly with professionals and purpose-driven organizations during our networking lunch. Visit booths to learn about organizations and opportunities, or join a Coffee Chat for an informal conversation about career paths, get advice on résumés and portfolios, and make professional connections. Google Play, Mimo Haile II EA Sports, Teryll Hopper II Cultured Matter, Simone Paz II Pariveda Solutions, Michael Hollar II Automation Anywhere, Grace Chung II The Artemis Agency, Molly Stone as well as representatives from SMC Career Services, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Green Jobs Pavilion, and The Climate Designers . Lunch is provided. 1–1:45 p.m. | Executive Panel Snap, Lindsey Heisser II LA Mayor’s Office, Ivory Rose Parnell-Chambeshi II Juniper Collective, Sarah Wineland II ALWRLD, Paula Pavkov 1:45–2:15 p.m. | Resume + LinkedIn Workshop Jamila Jackson, MaCher 2:15–2:30 p.m. | Closing + Prizes Connect Before and During the Event with Rendez We partnered with Rendez , created by an SMC professor and alumna, to help attendees, SMC students, and mentors connect before and during the conference. 🔗 Connect on Rendez: https://rendez.onelink.me/yVCh/z12n0utv?id=2778