Speaker Series <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2014</strong>Melissa Michelson’s POL150 classRick DeGolia, Atherton City Council Vice Mayor, Rose Hau,Architect, Mike Lempres, Attorney, Bill Widmer, AthertonCity Council memberMelissa Michelson’s POL360 classWarren Slocum, San Mateo County SupervisorRichard Gordon, State AssemblymanJerry Hill, State SenatorRon Kovas’s MGT401 “Launching the Venture”Anton Van Happen, CEO, Ecogreen AutocleanSalvino Benanti, CEO, VinicolabenantiDean Foster, CEO,NetSeekJohn Mracek, CEO, NetSeekBrian Levey, CFO, oDESK, formerly CFO eBayManny Fernandez, SF AngelsScott Evars, CEO, Bridgepointe TechnologiesTed Mitchell, Mgr. Dir, Vidler WaterJamie Keenan, Principal, Keenan CapitalNat Bowditch, Founder and CEO, OrthohubDuke Rohlen, Chairman, Advanced Cardiac TheraputicsEthics In Action Speaker SeriesBy Taylor Morrow ‘15The Ethics in Action Speaker Series began in September, featuringthree managers from Gap, Inc. The series is a part of ProfessorSekerka’s Business Ethics Class, sponsored by the Business Ethicsin Action Club and the Ethics in Action Research and EducationCenter at <strong>Menlo</strong> College. The purpose of the program is to bringreal world experience, expertise, and application of business ethicsinto the classroom. Silicon Valley professionals discuss how firmsincorporate ethics into their culture and performance objectives.Carina Kern, President of the Business Ethics in Action Club, stated,“The speaker series is a great way for students to learn aboutethical practices in the business world. It also gives students theopportunity to learn more about professional environments.”Leslie Sekerka’s Ethics classThe Gap’s Focus on Corporate Social ResponsibilityArnetta Lee, Manager, Global Integrity, Gap Inc.Jessica Beane, Manager, Global Integrity, Gap Inc.Cherilyn Olguin, Manager, HR Operations, Gap Inc.Ethical Challenges in Today’s WorkplacePaula Kutansky Brown, Sr. Corporate Counsel Global Compliance& Litigation, FlextronicsWho Do You Want to be In the World?Dr. Thomas Plante, Author, Professor, and PsychotherapistForensics & Fraud16 FALL <strong>2014</strong>Christine Davis, Forensics Services Director, DZH PhillipsOrganizational and Personal EthicsLilia Rose, Senior Corporate Counsel at NetApp Inc.Ethics is Our BusinessLacey Weiszbrod-Perez, Sr. Director, Global Compliance & Ethics,VISA, Inc.Dwaine Grove, Director, Global Compliance & Ethics, VISA, Inc.David Farrell, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & ChiefCompliance Officer, Yahoo!, Inc.A Twist on Capitalism: Profiting from Unethical FirmsCarson Block, Muddy WatersBusiness Ethics: Tales from a Business TravelerRichard A. Moran, President, <strong>Menlo</strong> CollegeProfessional EthicsJB Bush, ValueSellingEthics in a Global FirmMark Hornor, Associate General Counsel, Vodafone xone,Vodafone US, Inc.Monday Speaker SeriesMs. Alicia C. Aguirre, Redwood CityDr. Gary M. Segura, Stanford UniversityDr. Corey Fields, Stanford UniversityJohn R. Till ’91, Paladin Law GroupMichael Harrison, SustainametricsKelly Crowley, Paralympic Gold Medalist, spoke to DougCarroll’s SMG 303 History of Sport and SMG 300 SportOrganization classes. PHOTO: NOA DURAN-RIVERA ‘15Kelly Crowley, Paralympic Gold Medalist in TwoSports Speaks to Sports Management ClassesBy Kelly Hager ‘16Paralympic gold medalist Kelly Crowley came to campus inOctober to speak in Professor Doug Carroll’s sports managementclasses, the History of Sport and Sport Organization andBusiness. As a motivational speaker, Kelly spoke not only aboutParalympic sports but also the ability of people to fulfill theirpotential for swimming, even if they’re not sure what that is. Kellyearned two gold medals in the Athens Paralympic games. Follow-
Kelly Crowley, Paralympic Gold Medalist (continued from page 16)ing that she also took part in cycling for the U.S. team. While sheis undeniably a successful female athlete, the thing that stood outto me while listening to and speaking with her, is her strength asa person. Kelly has refused to let her “funny arm” deter her fromcompleting what most people will never attempt.After a successful Paralympic and professional athletic career, Kellybegan her own national business connecting with sponsors andA Visit from the Irish Technology Leadership Groupspeaking about the Paralympics. Listening to her presentation,one idea resonated. Whatever limitations a person or an athletemight have, the human spirit prevails. With determination andpurpose, a glass ceiling can be broken through, and much canbe achieved. Kelly Crowley is truly a positive champion whocontinues to open doors for others.Craig Barrett, former CEO at Intel and Chairman of the IrishTechnology Leadership Group, President Richard A. Moran,and John Hartnett, Founder of ITLG, signed a memorandum ofunderstanding between the ITLG and <strong>Menlo</strong> College in the President’soffice in October. The understanding pledges visits by keytechnology networking leaders, university and student exchanges,intern opportunities and more. The signing preceded a luncheonand professional pitches by top Irish and Irish American technologyleaders prior to the conclusion of the 7th annual Silicon ValleyGlobal Awards at Stanford.L to R, Craig Barrett, former CEO at Intel and Chairman of the IrishTechnology Leadership Group, President Richard A. Moran, and Johnartnett, Founder of ITLG signed a memorandum of understandingbetween the ITLG and <strong>Menlo</strong> College. Right, Irish leaders present theirprofessional pitches. PHOTO: DOUG PECK PHOTOGRAPHYPHOTO: ANDREY POLIAKOVL to R, Patrick Manders, Vice President Arvato Bertelsmann , John Stanton, General Partner SVG ventures, President Richard A. Moran,John Hartnett, President and Founder ITLG, PJ Hough, Vice President Microsoft, Cian Hughes, Head of Operations ITLG. PHOTO: DOUG PECK PHOTOGRAPHYMENLO COLLEGE 17
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