2025 WEBINAR SERIES
AGES & STAGES
How Women Work & Lead Across Seasons of Life
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12
As women, our work experiences evolve through the stages and seasons of our lives. The joys and fears we face early in our careers shift as our relational roles change, and are replaced by new passions and questions in midlife.
This spring the De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary joins Women, Work, & Calling to host “Ages & Stages: How Women Work & Lead Across Seasons of Life.” This four-part webinar series explores the challenges and opportunities unique to distinct seasons of life through the experiences of women who have lived and led through them.
EARLY CAREER
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
MIDLIFE
“THIRD THIRD” of LIFE
EARLY CAREER
Wednesday, April 30
1:00 PM (MST)
Free to Attend. Register Below.
Establishing your career can bring a mix of emotions from optimism to uncertainty, a lack of fulfillment, or hope. In this session, we’ll address questions vital to building a solid foundation for growth:
How do you establish a career in a rapidly changing economy?
How do you discern God’s will if you can’t decide what kind of work you want to do?
What does “leading up” look like in the real world? And how can you strengthen your professional presence?
Where can you find mentorship from women more advanced in their careers?
What can you do to establish an effective online presence?
Marketing & Communications Specialist
The DePree Center at Fuller Seminary
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Raven is the Marketing and Communications Specialist for the DePree Center at Fuller Seminary, where she handles all paid advertising, social media content, and promotional strategies and execution. She came to the De Pree Center with extensive nonprofit experience, including serving as the administrative assistant at Posse Foundation National and the marketing associate at Diamond Empowerment Fund. Raven also brings plenty of experience in the marketplace, including her work as a freelance graphic designer, the advertising accounts manager at MTA NYC Transit, and the social media and culture lead at fresh&co.
Vice President, Head of Early Career
The Stepstone Group
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Christi is StepStone Group’s head of early careers, focusing on intern and entry-level hiring. Prior to joining StepStone Group, she was the Recruiting Manager of Campus Recruiting at Dimensional Fund Advisors, focusing on intern hiring. Before joining Dimensional, Christi was a member of the Employer Engagement team at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Christi is involved with the Charlotte (NC) Institute for Faith & Work and is an alumni of Women, Work, & Calling’s Ministry Leaders’ Intensive (Class of ‘24).
Talent Management Specialist
Compassion International
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Sarah is passionate about identifying and nurturing the potential in others. As the owner of Performance Management and Succession Planning at Compassion International, a Global Christian NGO working in 29 countries, she collaborates with leaders and HR Business Partners to assess, identify, and prepare high-potential staff for formal leadership roles. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Residing in Colorado Springs, CO, she enjoys life with her husband and two stepchildren. Outside of work, Sarah is an avid reader, enjoys organizing themed gatherings for friends, traveling anywhere new, volunteering for The Christian Alliance for Inclusive Development, running as a mechanism to fundraise for a cause she's passionate about while listening to audiobooks, experimenting with new recipes, and savoring coffee with close friends at local cafés.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
(Birth - Pre-Teen)
Wednesday, April 16
1:00 PM (MST)
Free to Attend. Register Below.
For working moms, the early years of parenting can be the most intense of our careers. Life becomes a juggling act that’s both fulfilling and exhausting. In this session we’ll explore principles and practices to help you navigate the tensions of this season of life:
How can you maintain a sense of self, while integrating your roles as a worker, mother, and more?
What insight does Scripture offer to ease mom guilt?
How can you advocate for greater flexibility or other accommodations at work?
What spiritual practices can be woven into an already busy schedule?
Executive Coach and
Board Member
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Cammie is an executive coach and Planet Fitness, Flo, and The Wonder Project board member. She retired in July 2022 from her work as the Chief Marketing Officer for Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning app. She previously served as the U.S. President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of KidZania, an international location-based entertainment concept focused on children's role-playing activities. Cammie also served as Executive Vice President for Nintendo, overseeing all sales and marketing activities for the company in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Before joining Nintendo, Ms. Dunaway was Chief Marketing Officer for Yahoo! from June 2003 to November 2007. She served at Frito-Lay for 13 years in various leadership roles in sales and marketing, including Vice President of Kids and Teens brands. She is the author of the best-selling book Fit Matters: How to Love Your Job.
Chief Marketing Officer
Minno
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Jessie is the Chief Marketing Officer at Minno, where she leverages her extensive experience in children's media and technology to spearhead growth and brand initiatives. Previously, Jessie served as the Director of Marketing for Duolingo ABC, a literacy app designed for children by language-learning company Duolingo. During her 12 years at PBS KIDS, she was pivotal in launching and promoting beloved shows such as Pinkalicious and Let’s Go Luna, as well as driving successful marketing campaigns for the PBS KIDS Games and PBS KIDS Video apps. Jessie resides in Pittsburgh, PA, and can often be found outside having fun with her husband and two young sons.
Advancement Manager
Denver Institute for
Faith & Work
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Pamela is the Advancement Manager at Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where she also coordinates the 5280 Fellowship. Prior to joining the Institute, she served as a project manager and marketing coordinator, as well as a high school math teacher. Pamela lives in Thornton, CO, with her husband and pre-school-age son. When she’s not working, she enjoys international travel, fly fishing, hiking, and reading.
MIDLIFE
Thursday, May 22
1:00 PM (MST)
Free to Attend. Register Below.
Midlife brings new freedoms and tough questions as our roles and responsibilities change. Our confidence grows, but we have less tolerance for nonsense. As we reevaluate our priorities, we may also encounter professional plateaus or industries that have changed dramatically over the course of our careers. In this session we’ll ask:
How can your experiences lead to a more generous view of yourself?
How can you steward your professional commitments and capacity to influence in meaningful ways?
For those with children moving into adulthood, how can you pursue new opportunities, while navigating the complexity of this transition?
What practices can root your work and leadership more deeply in God?
Owner and Principal
Story Solutions, LLC
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Over 30 years as a communications expert, brand strategist, and executive coach, Rebecca has worked with leaders and teams in more than 75 organizations.
Her specialty is helping leaders and teams tap into undeveloped potential and communicate well. She works with organizational clients to translate vision into plans and deliverables that build brand integrity and accomplish life-changing results. Her depth of experience with nonprofits is backed by her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential and makes her a trusted source of counsel.
As a Certified Motivation CodeTM coach and author of The Values DeckTM, Rebecca supports clients to clarify the “why” that brings meaning to their work and life. She is also certified through the International Coaching Federation and Brene Brown’s Dare to LeadTM.
Founder
Love 101 Ministries and
The LOVING Leader
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Jasmine Bellamy is a love scholar-practitioner, joyful disruptor, and business and culture transformer. She is the founder of Love 101 Ministries, dedicated to the theology and practice of love, and hosts The Call to Love Experience. Jasmine also leads The LOVING Leader, a purpose-driven, evidence-based consultancy transforming leaders and workplace cultures from the inside out. She is the former Vice President of Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation and head of Community & Culture at Reebok, and the creator and co-facilitator of Courageous Conversations, a platform that inspires communal culture transformation. She is among Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 Influential Black Women in Sports. She holds degrees from Syracuse University (BS), Fordham University (MBA), and Fuller Seminary (MA in Theology), where she is pursuing a Doctorate in Global Leadership. Her work integrates faith, scholarship, and strategy to reimagine the marketplace as a space for redemptive love and transformation.
Co-founder, More Human Academy
Author, The Gravity of Joy and Braving Difficult Decisions
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Angela is an academic, author, consultant, and guide who is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive. Angela has been a scholar or faculty member at Yale University, Baylor University, and Fuller Seminary and has consulted with diverse organizations, including the U.S. Army. Her research has been highlighted in media sources such as the New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post. Angela authored The Gravity of Joy and Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.
THIRD THIRD
Thursday, June 12
1:00 PM (MST)
Free to Attend. Register Below.
The final sprint of our working lives can be meaningful, impactful, and unnerving. The “Third Third” is a time to solidify our legacy and imagine new possibilities for the years ahead. In this session we’ll ask:
How can you discern God’s call in this transitional season of life?
How can you offer wisdom to the next generation? And what does an authentic, organic approach to mentorship look like?
How should you respond to ageism in the workplace?
What insight does the Bible offer about retirement?
CEO, Tamim Partners, LLC
Director, CityGate
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Lisa is the Founding Partner and CEO of Tamim Partners, LLC. She previously served at the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation for 13 years, the last 6 as President and CEO. While at PLF, Lisa designed and launched the Leaders Collective and delivered organizational development consulting, training, and executive coaching services. Lisa is a Board Member for Made to Flourish and Leadership Foundations and Senior Innovation Fellow for CCIC. She is a certified Designing Your Life coach and recently co-authored Life in Flux: Navigational Skills to Guide and Ground You in an Ever-Changing World.
Chair Emeritus
Vermeer Corporation
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Mary Vermeer Andringa is Chair Emerita at Vermeer Corporation, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Pella, Iowa. Prior to assuming her current role in January 2021, Mary served as Chair of the Board, CEO and President.
Vermeer Corporation has grown to become a global organization with more than 4,500 team members serving the underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. Today, Vermeer continues to be family-owned and -operated with facilities in Latin America, Asia Pacific, China, India, Europe and the U.S.
Mary served on the B20, the private sector’s channel into the G20, providing leadership on small business and entrepreneurship to create a better business environment. Her reputation as an expert ambassador for manufacturing led her to be inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Hall of Fame and IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame. She served as one of 18 private sector members on President Obama’s Export Council, where she represented manufacturing on important trade matters.
Highlights from Previous Webinars
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Leading Up at Work
Listen in as we hear from Charisse Jones, founder of Grace + Grit Unlimited®, and Lori MacNeill, an expert in Industrial Engineering and Management, as they discuss what it looks like to lead up at any level of an organization.
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Discerning Your Calling: Focus and Flare with Katie Macc
In this webinar, we hear from Katie Macc, co-founder of Juntos, Inc, as she shares her insights on how to focus in on the important elements of developing your career.