Past Events

Talk Series 2025 - 2026

Talk Series #1: From Classroom to Community: Business Careers in the Nonprofit World

Date: Wednesday, October 29th 2025 | 10 AM – 11 AM

Location: CSUF CBE 3230 O’Brien Room

Information:
  • Learn how to turn your business education into a mission-driven career. Hear real insights from a CEO supporting over 1,000 nonprofits.
  • Understand what it takes to lead with both purpose and strategy.
  • Get inspired to create impact beyond the classroom.

Presented by Tim Strauch, CEO of OneOc

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Talk Series #2: Leading with Purpose: Insights from Experian’s Director of Corporate Responsibility

Date: Monday, February 23rd 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: CSUF CBE 3230 O’Brien Room

Information:
  • Learn from Elizabeth Pianalto, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Experian, a global company with 23,000+ employees in 32 countries.
  • Discover how Experian aligns business strategy with social impact through Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion.
  • Hear how Elizabeth leads initiatives that build equity, engagement, and measurable community change.
  • Connect over lunch with peers and professionals passionate about purpose-driven careers.

Presented by Elizabeth Pianalto, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Experian

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Talk Series #3: Going Green: The story of the Family's Business History and Social Impact Activations

Date: Wednesday, March 4th 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: CSUF CBE 3230 O’Brien Room

Information:
  • Learn from Lisa Bronner’s perspective on building a purpose-driven career in a family founded company.
  • Hear practical advice for students interested in sustainability, ethical entrepreneurship, or advocacy-centered careers.
  • Explore how the brand integrates activism into its mission, including fair trade, environmental justice, and community impact.
  • Discover the multigenerational story behind Dr. Bronner’s and how a small family soap company became a global leader in ethical business.

Presented by Lisa Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronners

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Talk Series #4: Going Green: The Art of Leadership: Executing a strategic turnaround at an NPO

Date: Wednesday, March 18th 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: CSUF CBE 3230 O’Brien Room

Information:

Explore how the same principles used in top companies can transform mission-driven organizations.

  • Discover How Business Skills Drive Social Change

Learn How Leaders Turn Vision Into Impact

  • Hear firsthand how strategic leadership can grow organizations and strengthen communities.

See Business Strategy in Action

  • Learn how strategy, leadership, and innovation can be applied beyond the corporate world to create meaningful impact.

Presented by Dawn Reese, CEO of CFRE

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