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Executive Panel Discussions are member-exclusive events promoting focused conversation about living virtuously in the workplace. Three panelists lead the discussion about a particular virtue, and what it means to practice that virtue in daily life. For July, we will focus on the virtue of charity.
After the panel, table leaders bring the discussion down to the individual level. At the end of the evening, a representative from each table shares their collective insights with the rest of the group
Non-members are cordially invited to this exclusive event.
Schedule
- 7:00 PM - Doors Open + Networking
- 7:30 PM - Moderator Introduction and Opening Prayer
- 8:25 PM - Small Group Discussion
- 8:40 PM - Table Summaries
- 8:50 PM - Closing + Prayer
More about our Speakers:
Deacon Eric Paige:
Deacon Eric Paige serves as Director of Formation and Deacon Services for the Archdiocese of Seattle supporting deacons as well as formation of clergy, lay ministers. Prior to this, Deacon Eric has served in a variety of other roles in the Archdiocese including Marriage and Family Life the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center, and the Washington State Catholic Conference.
Deacon Eric serves at St. Andrew in Sumner and is married with two daughters. He may be reached at eric.paige@seattlearch.org.
Walter Bogaardt:
Walter Bogaardt has over twenty-five years of working with and leading multiple software development teams, project management, and providing mentorship. His career spans top-notch Fortune 500 companies and dynamic internet startup environments, including DirectTV, LowerMyBills, Vantage Media, and The Walt Disney Company.
Currently, within Disney Tech and Digital, Walter focuses on data science, machine learning and managing the data platform infrastructure. Beyond his professional endeavors, he plays a pivotal role in fostering ecumenical collaboration among various Christian denominations, aiming to unite voices within workplaces and across organizations.
A devout Catholic, he actively contributes to faith formation ministry. He serves as a catechist for teen confirmation, high school, and Men's ministries. At Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bremerton, he also serves on his parish financial council. He is a District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus mentoring various councils serving their parishes.
Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, Walter cherishes family time with his wife, Melodi, their daughter. He enjoys exploring forest trails, deep diving into church history and spiritual reflections, flying, and being a creator, maker, hacker.
Rossanna A. Ryan:
Rossanna Aranibar-Ryan is the Founding Executive Director of Seattle's Marian Pilgrimage Center Inc., the first Catholic Shrine in Washington promoting devotion to Our Blessed Mother and love for the Holy
Eucharist through technology. Currently, the center is in stealth mode! Rossanna grew up in Lima, Peru, in a Catholic family of five. She has contributed to generating over $3 billion in revenue by building high-performance teams worldwide in the interactive entertainment industry. Having lived and worked in South America, Europe, and the tech hubs of Silicon Valley and Seattle, she is often described as a multicultural leader with a servant's heart by CEOs of the companies she has collaborated with. Her resume contains the likes of Leapfrog, Sony, Microsoft, and ProbablyMonsters Inc.
Despite her competitive spirit in business, Rossanna's spiritual strength has remained a cornerstone of her life. Her motto, "Give back what was given to me for free: faith, education, and treasure," drives her
philanthropic efforts.
In 2014, she was consecrated to Our Lady of the Rosary, and since then, she has consecrated 6,000 children to Jesus through Our Blessed Mother worldwide, including 1,000 children in Washington this year. Her passion for projects that promote the integral human development of spirit, mind, and body is deeply rooted in her faith.
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