YCP Member Mentor Session

Looking for career guidance from local Catholic professionals to develop your career? Are you looking for guidance on what next steps to take? Join us Saturday morning March 1st from 9-11 am for guidance through prayer and reflection by Jillian Kurvers and discussion with four incredible mentors from various companies, backgrounds, and faith journeys. This event is a great opportunity for anyone to assess, examine, and plan their current and future career path whether just entering the workforce or many years into their job. This event takes place in a private room at Well & Good in Tigard, OR.

Meet our Facilitator:

• Jillian Kurvers is a writer, former college athlete, and certified Wholeness Strategist and personal development coach. After 15 years of working as an executive brand and content strategist, partnering with companies like Virgin Galactic, American Express, KB Home, and Stripe, she now helps people strategize their lives and recognize their true calling.

Meet our Mentors:

• Maureen Donahue is a leader and strategic consultant who recently retired from a corporate career spanning over 30 years. With expertise honed at major corporations like Chick-fil-A Inc., GE, and throughout her two decades of military service, Maureen has established herself as an insightful problem-solver and driver of sustainable growth.
• Laura Parker has over 30 years experience in high tech Marketing communication focused on Thought Leadership, built upon an electronic engineering and liberal arts education and experience.
• Stan Kramer is a former Silicon Valley executive, now owner of North by Northwest Ventures which owns and operates ten Qdoba Mexican Eats franchise restaurants with $20M in sales and 250 employees. Stan is an ardent Catholic and has embraced "Meaningful Catholic Leadership" in building and growing his company.  
• Steve Fein is Regional Managing Partner at Moss Adams, overseeing a team of ~1,000 professionals in their integrated assurance, tax, and advisory services. Committed to service over self, his goal is to make a meaningful impact supporting external and internal stakeholders in achieving their unique objectives and successes. His background as a trusted CPA advisor and previous experience as a professional athlete has taught him to approach challenges and triumphs with a calm focus that strives to prioritize the growth and success of those around him.

Agenda:

9:00 - 9:10 AM: Introduction and Opening Prayer

9:10 - 9:30 AM: Reflection Exercise (Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to go?

9:30 - 10:50 AM: Mentor Discussion Groups

10:50 -11:00 AM: Wrap-up/next steps