SJSU iSchool’s Celebration of Women’s History Month
Women Empowerment: Leading & Thriving in LIS and Libraries

Webcast Loida Garcia-Febo Shauntee Burns-Simpson Taryn Reiner Kim Dority Julia Warga Maria McCauley

Please join the San José State University School of Information for our symposium on Women’s History Month.

Thursday, March 27, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time

The Zoom registration link will be posted here as soon as it is available.

AGENDA

Opening Remarks (10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time)

  • Welcome by Dr. Anthony Chow, PhD: Professor and Director, SJSU iSchool
  • Introduction of the event’s purpose and agenda by Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU School of Information Health and Wellness Ambassador

Keynote Panel: Empowered Women Balancing Multiple Roles  (10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time)

  • Introduction of the panel by the moderator, Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU School of Information Health and Wellness Ambassador
  • Speakers:
  • Themes:
    • Women Empowerment
    • Strategies for Managing Multiple Jobs
    • Parenting and Caregiving While Pursuing Higher Education
  • Q&A session

Session 1: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Empowerment (11:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Pacific Time)

  • Introduction by the moderator, Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU School of Information Health and Wellness Ambassador
  • Speaker: Taryn Reiner: Student Support Specialist for the SJSU iSchool
  • Themes:
    • Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Needs
    • Resources for Mental Health and Well-being Support
    • Navigating Social Services 
  • Q&A session 

Session 2: Empowerment Through Education and Career Advancement (11:25 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Pacific Time)

  • Introduction by the moderator, Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU School of Information Health and Wellness Ambassador
  • Speaker: Kim Dority: Career advisor to the School of Information at San José State 
  • Themes:
    • Leveraging Education for Career Growth
    • Building a Support Network
    • Time management
  • Q&A session 

Closing Remarks (11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time)

  • Summary of key points from each session by Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU School of Information Health and Wellness Ambassador
  • Final words of encouragement and empowerment
  • Invitation to follow-up events or resources