Interaction Design (IxD) Program at SMC
Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design • Santa Monica, CA
Friday, October 23 • 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Overview
Careers for Good connects college students with meaningful careers, inspiring professionals, and values-driven companies.
Want a career that makes a difference, but not sure where to start?
Careers for Good is a one-day conference designed to help you explore how your skills and interests can lead to meaningful work.
Hear from Alexa Carpena-Rousso, cofounder of Homeboy Media, and meet professionals from organizations including EA Sports, Google Play, Snap, Avocado Green Brands, MaCher, and The Energy Coalition.
Explore career paths through engaging panels, get practical networking advice, connect one-on-one with professionals, and take part in hands-on workshops on networking, resumes, and LinkedIn.
Whether you're committed to a purpose-driven career or just curious, come explore possibilities, ask questions, and make connections.
Who's Planning on Coming?
- Tech, AI & Gaming: Google Play, EA Sports, Snap, Automation Anywhere
- Sustainable Business & Products: MaCher, Avocado Green Brands, ALWRLD
- Energy & Sustainability: The Energy Coalition, Green Jobs Pavilion, Sustainability Works
- Media: Homeboy Media
- Government: LA Mayor's Office
- Community Development & Fire Recovery: 24LA, We Grow LA
- Consulting & Business: Pariveda Solutions, Juniper Collective, The Artemis Agency
- Sustainable Business Networks: B Local LA
- Design, Materials & Climate: Cultured Matter, Climate Designers
- Education & Career Development: Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, SMC Career Services, SMC Sustainable Technologies Programs
Agenda
9 to 9:45 a.m. | Registration + Breakfast
Grab coffee and breakfast.
9:45 to 10 a.m. | Welcome to Careers for Good
Conference introduction, purpose-driven careers, and an introduction to B Corporations.
10 to 10:45 a.m. | Keynote: Alexa Carpena-Rousso
Co-founder, Homeboy Media
10:45 to 11 a.m. | Networking Pro Tips
Tereza Omabuwa || Head of Partnerships, UCLA's Center for Impact
11 to 11:15 a.m. | Group Photo + Mini-Break
11:15 to 12 p.m. | Young Professionals Panel
MaCher, Janelle Gutierrez || The Energy Coalition, Degen Shaw || 24LA, Kenyan Armitage & Malin Smith || Avocado Green Brands, Julia Engfer
12 to 1 p.m. | Networking Lunch
Connect directly with professionals and purpose-driven organizations during our networking lunch. Visit booths to learn about organizations and opportunities, or join a Coffee Chat for an informal conversation about career paths, get advice on résumés and portfolios, and make professional connections.
Google Play, Mimo Haile || EA Sports, Teryll Hopper || Cultured Matter, Simone Paz || Pariveda Solutions, Michael Hollar || Automation Anywhere, Grace Chung || The Artemis Agency, Molly Stone as well as representatives from SMC Career Services, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Green Jobs Pavilion, and The Climate Designers.
Lunch is provided.
1 to 1:45 p.m. | Executive Panel
Snap, Lindsey Heisser || LA Mayor's Office, Ivory Rose Parnell-Chambeshi || Juniper Collective, Sarah Wineland || ALWRLD, Paula Pavkov
1:45 to 2:15 p.m. | Resume + LinkedIn Workshop
Jamila Jackson, MaCher
2:15 to 2: 30 p.m. | Closing + Prizes