Past Events
A Real Talk with Black Women in Business: Beauty, Banking, and Breaking Barriers
The OSU College of Business invites you to join us for Real Talk, a dialogue series focused on identity, lived experience, and navigating the workplace as your authentic self.
Real Talk features professionals who’ve been there—sharing honest conversations about identity, belonging, and what it really means to show up in professional spaces.
Winter 2026 Real Talk Events
A Real Talk with Black Women in Business: Beauty, Banking, and Breaking Barriers
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Austin Hall 440
Tuesday, January 27
Charlisa Harris, Founder, Mylani Vegan Hair & Body Care
Tuesday, February 17
Bianca Williams, CCMP, Wells Fargo Senior Strategy Consultant (Sr. AVP)
If students have questions or need accommodations, they can email jonathan.stoll@oregonstate.edu.
Jumpstarting an Entrepreneurial Career | Ask Alumni
Many people launch their own businesses to follow their passions, create new opportunities and make an impact. In this Ask Alumni webcast at OSU, graduates will share how they turned ideas into ventures and built entrepreneurial careers. Panelists will highlight the realities of starting a business, from building networks and finding resources to overcoming early challenges. Join us online to gain practical insights, inspiration and advice to help you start your journey.
Ginny Katz
2022 | PhD, Human Geography and MPH, Global Health & International Health
Title:CEO, Head of Innovation
Company:HazAdapt
Hazard adaptation researcher and public interest technologist focused on people-centered resilience. I explore where hazards, technology, and human behavior meet to create tools that help communities prepare and stay safe. As CEO of HazAdapt, I lead development of next-gen resilience tech and advocate for Humanity-Friendly innovation in public safety.
Akash Kannegulla
2018 | Ph.D., Nanotechnology
Title:Founder and CEO
Company:Wisedoc, Inc.
Daydreamer turned builder. I founded Wisedoc AI to reimagine how students explore careers. I’m fascinated by psychology and wrote the thriller *Buried in Her Mind*, born from one unexpected idea. I also hold a PhD in semiconductors and nano-photonics—because the future of tech matters. If you’re into AI, books, mental health, or big ideas, let’s connect.
Sydney Forbes
2017 | B.S., Bioengineering
Title:Founder and CEO
Company:Tonsil Tech
Frustrated with a lack of options for people dealing with tonsil stones, I co-founded Tonsil Tech to engineer products for safe and easy tonsil stone removal. Passionate about advocating for this wellness issue and working to create a new category within oral care. As the CEO of Tonsil Tech, I lead a team dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their bad breath and improve their self-esteem.
Jenifer Trivelli
2009 | M.S., Counseling and B.S., Human Development & Family Sciences
Title:Chief Executive Officer
Company:Wisemind Educational Services
Educational Innovator and founder/CEO of WiseMind Educational Services, helps students and educators build emotional resilience to thrive. Her WiseMind® Emotion Coaching Intervention Curriculum has reached 400+ students in Salem‑Keizer and Silver Falls schools. A keynote and global conference presenter and author of 12+ print articles, Jenifer turns neuroscience and resilience-informed practices into real-world impact.
MECOP Information Session: Friday, Jan. 16 — 10 a.m., 11am and 2 p.m.
First- and second-year students!
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Johnson 221.
11am in Austin 183 — with pizza!
MECOP is focused on providing training and development for the next generation of professionals through paid college internships. These college internships are aligned with university coursework to minimize the extension of time to complete degrees while maximizing the time to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world projects in industry.
Join the MECOP info session to learn about the internship program for business and engineering students.
Students complete two paid six-month internships through MECOP.
MECOP Information Session: Friday, Jan. 16 — 10 a.m., 11am and 2 p.m.
First- and second-year students!
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Johnson 221.
11am in Austin 183 — with pizza!
MECOP is focused on providing training and development for the next generation of professionals through paid college internships. These college internships are aligned with university coursework to minimize the extension of time to complete degrees while maximizing the time to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world projects in industry.
Join the MECOP info session to learn about the internship program for business and engineering students.
Students complete two paid six-month internships through MECOP.
Virtual Application Workshop
This virtual session reviews the application process, offering tips and suggestions to ensure you are submitting a competitive application to MBA, MSB, or graduate certificate programs at Oregon State University. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Virtual Information Session
This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session we will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master's, and Graduate Certificates programs. We will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after
registration.
Virtual Information Session
This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session we will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master's, and Graduate Certificates programs. We will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
College of Business: New Student Welcome!
Join us for a casual drop-in event for new transfer students to the College of Business. Stop by to meet our Student Engagement team, ask questions, and learn about resources to help you succeed at OSU — all while enjoying free snacks. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile and start building your place as a Beaver in business.
Virtual Application Workshop
This virtual session reviews the application process, offering tips and suggestions to ensure you are submitting a competitive application to MBA, MSB, or graduate certificate programs at Oregon State University. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Virtual Information Session
This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session we will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master's, and Graduate Certificates programs. We will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Virtual Information Session
This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session we will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master's, and Graduate Certificates programs. We will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Virtual Application Workshop
This virtual session reviews the application process, offering tips and suggestions to ensure you are submitting a competitive application to MBA, MSB, or graduate certificate programs at Oregon State University. Zoom link will be provided after registration.