New Member Orientation

PMICIE conducts New Membership Orientation Sessions designed to welcome you and give you the opportunity to understand what our Chapter is all about and the benefits of membership

This session is for all new and existing members.

We will also have a random drawing from all of the attendees for a $25 Amazon e.card.

Be sure to register to save your seat.

If you have questions or comments  contact the Chapter, by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Marie Spark, MBA, PMP - Jumpstart Your PM Career

Presentation Abstract

The demand for project managers is booming - could one of them be you? PMI estimates that the global economy will need 25 million project managers and there are not enough people in the pipeline to meet the demand. Whether you have many years of work experience or are a new graduate entering the field, you will learn something new.

Come to this informative session to learn all about this rewarding career and how YOU can get started on your path to success!

Among the topics covered:
• PM 101 - What PM is all about and what it means to be a project manager
• PM jobs are booming! Learn why and how you can find your own opportunities
• Finding a fit – Learn about whether this is the right career for you, including required skills and strengths, PMI Talent Triangle, and learning/development options
• Career paths—Learn about PM job options to get started, choosing and changing industries, planning your PM career path and growth

Speaker Bio

Marie Spark, MBA, PMP, the director of the project management graduate program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and is an active leader for the local chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI San Francisco). She came to academics following a career in project and quality management in banking, technology and nonprofits. Her passion is to empower adult learners to their careers.

Judy Hersch - Effectively Communicating In Challenging Times

Presentation Abstract

One of the greatest causes of stress and energy drain is ineffective and inefficient communications.  In fact, 70% of workplace mistakes can be traced back to problems in communication. 

In this interactive webinar, you will learn and practice scientifically validated techniques to:

> Think clearly from a more emotionally balanced and coherent perspective to achieve the best outcomes.

> Create more harmonious interactions, align team members, reduce stress and energy drains, and foster mutual respect among co-workers, team members, and family members.

> Create productive conversations where you can be more authentic in your communication, truly understand what the other person is saying, and better communicate your own perspective.

> You will be given handouts with the “Quick Steps” to easily implement what you’ve learned.

Speaker Bio

Judy Hersch is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Evolution Solutions, a Professional Coaching Organization leading individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide in building extraordinary lives, businesses, relationships, and results.

She is certified as an Executive Coach, a Life Mastery Consultant and HeartMath Trainer. She has worked with leaders in Fortune 1 – 500 companies, as well as small businesses and individuals seeking to turn ordinary lives into extraordinary lives.

Judy has also had a 20-year career as a certified project management professional (PMP) in the pharmaceutical and IT industries. She graduated with a Master of International Business Administration from Florida International University where she further advanced her work with leaders, teams, and organizations from different cultures around the world.

She has a unique toolbox of resources to create custom experiences for each client, leveraging cutting edge tools, practices, and principles from various disciplines, including project management and conscious leadership, quantum science, epigenetics, and heart-brain coherence.