Foundations of Project Management – What You Need to Know if You Aren’t a PM
1:45-2:45 PM ET/10:45-11:45 AM PT – Breakout Session Round 2
When you look up the official job description of your role, it might not say project manager. But each of us are project managers in some part of our job. Whether you are advocating for new funding, contracting a new technology or imputing data, you are utilizing project management skills. In this breakout session, our expert will share the foundations of project management so that you can fine tune your skillset.
Key Takeaway: From this session, you will be better equipped to use your PM skills to tackle your next program or project confidently.
Relevant Competencies: Results Driven
Speaker:
Wendie Veloz is a social impact strategist, coach, and consultant with over a decade of experience in the field. She has a passion for helping organizations and individuals make a positive impact in their communities and the world. Wendie brings a unique perspective to her work with a background in government funding, nonprofit management, and social entrepreneurship. Wendie’s expertise helps clients develop and implement sustainable strategies for social change. In addition to her consulting and coaching practice, Wendie is also a speaker and thought leader on issues related to social impact and sustainability.
Wendie also uses her skills as a reiki and sound healer to help social entrepreneurs break mindset barriers and change the world. Wendie is the creator and co-host of the Social Impact Level Up podcast building synergy and impact between nonprofits, businesses, and communities.
Wendie holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.
