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The Next 50 Years of the 100 Year Plan |
TBD 100 Year Plan Representing the next 50 years of the 100 year plan |
Elena Baca-Santa Cruz |
Marta Carrera |
DGS SESSIONS START: | Department of General Services (DGS) Hosts:
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Panel 1
Introducing the Past to the Present |
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Keynote Speaker - Scilla Andreen
| Scilla AndreenScilla Andreen is the CEO and Founder of Impactful Networks Inc., a health tech education startup focused on integrating ethical AI and multimedia storytelling to promote emotional wellness. She is an award-winning filmmaker and author, known for her work in mental health education and advocacy. Scilla's mission is to create a more compassionate approach to teaching emotional wellness, aiming to support parents and caregivers through her innovative product, GiGi, an ethical AI mental health coach. Her work has been recognized in various industry publications, highlighting her impact on mental health education and community support. |
Panel 2
LEARNING THE ROPESNavigating the Business Landscape |
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Tam Lawrence | 
Rocio Perez |
Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez Founder & CEO |
Panel 3
Learning the RopesNavigating Government Procurement Landscape |
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Buyer | Buyer |
Panel 4
Learning the RopesNavigating the RFP Process |
RFP Reviewer SB/DVBE Advocate & SB Liaison I | RFP Reviewer |
RFP Reviewer |
Breakout Sessions
Visit the Cal eProcure Clinic to receive a personal review of your certification profile. Ensure your profile is well positioned to find state of California contracting opportunities and receive solicitations. Get additional help finding contract opportunities and more on Cal eProcure. Requirements: Bring your own laptop computer or tablet and your Cal eProcure login information.
Watch the 3-part series on demand at OPPS4VETS.com/VETS to prepare for your one-on-one clinic with the instructor! | Clinic Times: TBD Presented By: |
DGS On-Site DVBE/SB Certification
Julio Rodriguez Medina |
Michael Barraza |
Tonii Alejandrez |
Marta Carrera |
Veterans will need to bring the following documents saved on either a USB or Laptop for the event to get certified (No iPads and cellphones as they are usually too small for the process):
Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs
Honoring the Past, Building the Future
100-Year Plan Launched September 27, 2022
"A hundred Years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child..."
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