Fireside Chat with BAWSI: Resilient Leadership
🌟 Event Overview
This fireside chat is the pilot event for a strategic partnership between:
- PMI Silicon Valley Chapter
- PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
- Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI)
The goal of this session is to:
- Highlight BAWSI’s mission and leadership story
- Inspire PMI members through lessons from sports, resilience, and community impact
- Explore how project management skills can support BAWSI’s growth and operations
🎯 What You’ll Gain
- Insights into resilient leadership from sports and nonprofit environments
- Real-world examples of teamwork, adaptability, and community impact
- Understanding of how project management applies to mission-driven organizations
- Opportunities to engage in social impact through professional skills
🗓️ Event Agenda
6:00 – 6:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Introduction from PMI SV / PMI SF leadership
- Overview of partnership and event purpose
6:05 – 6:10 PM | Introduction of BAWSI & Speaker
- Overview of BAWSI’s mission
- Speaker introduction
6:10 – 7:00 PM | Fireside Chat Conversation
- BAWSI’s origin story
- Leadership lessons from sports
- Resilience and team dynamics
- Project management in nonprofit work
- Opportunities for impact
7:00 – 7:15 PM | Audience Q&A
- Live questions from attendees
7:15 – 7:20 PM | Project Skills for Social Good
- How PMI chapters support nonprofits
- Future opportunities to engage with BAWSI
7:20 – 7:25 PM | Closing Reflections
- Key takeaways and final insights
7:25 – 7:30 PM | Thank You & Next Steps
- Closing remarks and upcoming opportunities
🎤 Speakers & Hosts
Moderator: Janet Daijo
Janet Daijo brings over 20 years of experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Medical Devices. She specializes in technical program management, product development, and process improvement, with certifications including PMP, CSM, and SAFe Agilist.
Speaker: Dana Weintraub
Dr. Dana Weintraub is a pediatrician and visionary leader behind BAWSI. She is dedicated to empowering girls from under-resourced communities and children with disabilities through sports. Under her leadership, over 90% of program participants graduate high school, with many pursuing higher education.
đź’» Event Format
This is a virtual fireside chat designed to encourage dialogue, storytelling, and shared learning—focused on real-world leadership and impact rather than theory.
đź‘Ą Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for those interested in:
- Project / Program Management
- Leadership and team development
- Social impact and nonprofit work
- Community engagement and mentorship
- Applying professional skills to meaningful causes
đź“Ś Additional Information
- Format: Virtual
- Cost: Free for PMISFBAC Members | $5 Non-Members
- PDUs: 1.5 Business Acumen
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