Ascend NorCal February Networking Mixer
Leading Authentically: Building Inclusive Leadership Through Intersectional Allyship and Advocacy
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Venue: The Clorox Company 4900 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Admission: Members: $20 I Non-Members: $40
Attire: Business Casual
Description
Join us at the Ascend NorCal February Networking Mixer as we celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring panel discussion under the theme "Leading Authentically: Building Inclusive Leadership Through Intersectional Allyship and Advocacy." This event will highlight the power of authenticity, the importance of allyship, and the transformative impact of inclusion in creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Featuring thought-provoking discussions on embracing identity, empowering AAPI, Black, and LGBTQ+ voices, and fostering collaboration across communities, this session will provide actionable insights to help leaders drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and lead inclusively as we come together to shape the future.
Agenda
5:00 PM:
Registration Open / Happy Hour and Networking
6:00 PM:
Panel Discussion
7:00 PM:
Happy Hour and Networking
8:00 PM:
Event Concludes
Panelists
Sean Chang
Director of Enterprise Data & Technology
The Clorox Company
Bio
Shanae Robinson
Associate Director, R&D
The Clorox Company
Shanae Robinson is the Associate Director of Kingsford® R&D at The Clorox Company, responsible for both innovation and base business initiatives4. Over her ten-year tenure at Clorox, she has contributed to several brands, including Clorox Pro, Fresh Step®, Pine-Sol®, Liquid Plumr®, and Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes. Prior to joining Clorox, Shanae spent 12 years at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products. Originally from Philadelphia, Shanae holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a proud military wife and a dedicated mother to one son, with two dogs that keep her busy in her free time.
Perry Liu
Vice President - Chief Audit Executive
CSAA Insurance Group
Bio
Moderator
Anita Darden Gardyne
Chief Development Officer
Global Strategies
Bio
Program Partner
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