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Pathways & Possibilities: How to Succeed IRL

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Monday, September 28, 2026 路 5:30 PM

Lundring Events Center

Do you think your destiny is determined by your major? Are you worried you only have one career path? Not sure what you want your career to be in? Find out from professionals just how straight or curvy your path can be.

Discover how your career path doesn't have to be a straight line. There are twists, turns, and plenty of unexpected detours along the way. Whether you're exploring career options, building your personal brand, or learning to navigate the job market, this event will help you map your unique journey.

For over 25 years, Pathways & Possibilities has guided 天美传媒 students on their career journeys. Led by School of Management students, the event connects you with alumni and professionals through inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. It's all about helping you align your skills, passions, and values with your career goals鈥攏o matter where you are in your path.

What you'll gain by attending:

  • Get answers to your career questions
  • Network and make connections 
  • Get a realistic view of the job search environment
  • Learn how to connect your personal values and skills
  • Gain tips for preparing for the 天美传媒 Career & Intern Expo

All 天美传媒 students are welcome to attend. 

Keynote Speaker & Workshop:

Judith

Timmy "The Dreamer"
Youth keynote speaker, founder of Dreamer State University, & former business partners with one of the biggest social media influencers, Charlie Rocket. Together, they built a social media following of 9 million followers & they collaborated with some of the biggest celebrities on earth like Oprah, Steph Curry, Mr Beast, Jake Paul, & MGK. 
Student Hosts:
  • Sophia Cleofas
  • Mateo Sonaglia

 

Roundtable Guest Professionals: 

Andrea Brimmer

CEO @ Rivida

Industry: Entrepreneurship 

Business, BS @ 天美传媒 

Madi Bodhidatta

Coordinator, Marketing and Government Affairs @ Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce

Industry: Marketing

Business, BS @ 天美传媒 

Bill Burkley

Director, Global Inside Sales & Sales Enablement, Diagnostics & Genomics Group @ Agilent Technologies

Industry: Sales

MBA @ 天美传媒 

Claire Cornejo

Director of Development, Major Gifts @ USC Athletics

Industry: Sports 

BS & MBA @ 天美传媒

Tahnee Louise Cracchiola

Imaging Manager, Villa Imaging Studios @ J. Paul Getty Trust

Industry: Photographic & Media Servies 

EMBA @ 天美传媒

Michael Effatian

Account Manager @ PureSpectrum

Industry: Sales

Business, BS @ 天美传媒

Joel Hayes

Associate Planner @ City of Calabasas

Industry: Public Planning & Administration

MPPA @ 天美传媒

Andrew Kiefer

Managing Director @ CBIZ

Industry: Accounting

Business, BS @ 天美传媒

Erin Neimi

Senior HR Partner @ Ventura County

Industry: HR

MPPA @ 天美传媒

Parul Narain

Managing Director @ Sound Mark Partners 

Industry: Finance

MBA @ 天美传媒

Briana Shneyder

Associate, Studio Financial Planning and Analysis @ Netflix 

Industry: Accounting

Accounting  @ 天美传媒

Andrea Teodorescu

Marketing Finance Director @ Dole Packaged Foods 

Industry: Finance

BS & MBA  @ 天美传媒

Elaine Vo

Program Administration @ Hive Autonomous Innovation Center

Industry: Entrepreneurship

Business, BS @ 天美传媒

James Werbe

CEO @ Wayside

Industry: Entrepreneurship

Business, BS @ 天美传媒

Timmy "the Dreamer" Bishop

Motivational Speaker

Industry: Entrepreneurship

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