SIM Women Portland: Pragmatic Exploration for Becoming an Ally

Please join us for the first of a two-part SIM for Women lunch series that will focus on the dichotomy between the beginning of their journey and where they are today with allyship.  Allyship is being embraced at an accelerated rate within organizations to cultivate increasingly diverse and ultimately productive teams. Our format is intended to be conversational and interactive so come with your questions. Our speakers will share key learnings from their own experiences and address the following questions: below. When did you first recognize the need to be an ally?

• What has changed for you in how you’ve taken this role on over time?
• What are the tools and/or strategies you have used to be an ally?
• What advice do you have for those who have the desire but don’t feel they have the title/power?
• What is the most impactful thing you have implemented as an ally?

Our Panelists

Brandon Gatke:

Mr. Gatke acts as the senior and strategic director for all university technology, security and compliance to help the organization move toward its goals, reporting to the Vice-President of Finance and Administration. He advises the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees as necessary for strategic initiatives. Areas of responsibility include running the technology infrastructure for all core academic, clinical, and residential systems supporting almost 4000 students across multiple campuses in their pursuit of professional degrees, in alignment with overall strategic maps as set forth by the President’s Cabinet.

Jimmy Godard:
Jimmy J Godard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the best at organizational IT changes. For more than 22 years, he has led global changes with diverse teams, helped non-profit organizations, coached IT leaders at leading with passion and purpose and reaching their full potential.

Jimmy’s leadership journey and professional experience over the last two decades in the worlds of information technology and business are incredible. He made his debut in the financial industry as a peak-time teller. He ascended to a Senior program, change, and service delivery manager. He implements global technology changes that have an impact on people, process, and technology.

He has a unique perspective both on the business and technology sides. He holds a master’s degree in computer information systems, a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA), a certified goal success coach, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems and Technology. He is an instigator of process improvement and innovation with an unwavering determination to bring about results. He implements global technology integration efforts for Infrastructure, End User Computing, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures.

Today, Jimmy is a sought-after international speaker, goal success coach, project manager, program manager, and IT adviser. Jimmy is an excellent choice for businesses, nonprofits, leaders, project teams, business analysis, and boards looking for coaching and consulting on project, program, and change management.

Next Session Wednesday, March 16, 2022: Pragmatic Exploration for Becoming an Ally – Public Sector

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