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N E T WO R K I N G JANUARY 7, 2016
In a tower high above San Diego Bay, more than 160 Parker junior and senior students, parents and alumni gathered to trade information about career paths, make contacts and connect with friends. Professionals in the Parker community generously shared their experiences and insights. Participating facilitators represented the following areas of specialization: arts, culture and food; biotechnology and life science; business development and finance; communications, public relations, marketing and design; entrepreneurship; government relations; healthcare; leadership; legal; and technology and engineering.
placements. If you are interested in hosting a Parker student intern, please contact Kevin Dunn, Director of Community Engagement at kdunn@francisparker.org. n
Warren Spieker, Managing Partner of Continuing Life talks with Jasmine Anklesaria '14
Tim Schnell, CEO of Hearing Lab Technology and Good Sportsman Marketing talks with Joseph Haack '13.
The event was sponsored by First Republic Bank, D.A.D.S Committee, the Parents Association and the Alumni Relations Committee of the Board of Trustees. Prior to the event, a number of current students attended a Networking 101 seminar presented by the Advancement Office. In February, the students participated in job shadowing internships. The Internship Program continues to expand with new community
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Jamie Fox, Chief of Staff for San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria talks with Katherine Dews '17 and Jacob Gardenswartz '14. Below: Hayley Peterson, Deputy Attorney General speaks with students.
Debra Arbogast, owner of ArboComm Culinary Communications, speaks with Susan Schindelar, VP of Global Marketing for the Gemological Institute of America and parent Angela Barnes.