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PACEing Your Future

PACEing Your Future

por College of Professional and Continuing Education

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Creating Yourself and Building YOUR Career with Todd Lemmis

Todd J. Lemmis is an author, HR leader, lawyer, impact investor/developer, artist, designer, and musician. His diverse background affords him a big-picture perspective for each project he undertakes. In this episode, Lemmis explains the importance of bringing your genuine self into every job. He also explains that as an HR leader, it is their duty to put the human back into Human Resources. Learn more about Pacific6 Enterprises: https://pacificsix.com/ Check out the Human Resources Management program at CPaCE: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/hr-human-resources-management

The Systems Behind the Systems: Industry Wisdom with Biju Kewalram

Biju Kewalram brings over 30 years of C-level experience across startups and global logistics firms, having served as CIO, COO, CEO, and Chief Transformation Officer. Specializing in digital transformation, he focuses on aligning people, technology, and processes to drive change. In this podcast, Biju dives into his role in the Global Logistics Professional (GLP) program at CPaCE, his career journey, and his views on how major technological and workforce shifts could reshape the logistics industry. Check out the GLP program: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs/global-logistics-professional Biju's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijukewalram/

Switching Tracks: Rail and Supply Chain with Samantha Galltin

With over 18 years of experience in operations, business development, and strategic leadership across transportation, logistics, and maritime sectors, Samantha delivers innovative, results-driven solutions. At the Port of Long Beach, she led the Commercial Operations Bureau, enhancing the Port’s value proposition and expanding market share through strategic customer engagement. Her background includes key leadership roles at BNSF, where she managed industrial sales and port development strategies across the southern half of the network. More recently, she held executive roles at InductEV and Fleetzero, overseeing commercial operations, customer success, and decarbonization initiatives. Samantha brings deep expertise in rail and port business development, innovation, and electrification strategy — driving sustainable growth and transformation at the intersection Check out the Global Logistics Professional Program: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs/global-logistics-professional Learn more about Rail: https://www.aar.org/rail-facts/ Check out Russell Kroese: https://www.russellkroese.com/ Learn about all things intermodal: https://intermodal.org/what-intermodal#gsc.tab=0

Resources For Success and Career Development with Jaime Gutierrez

As Executive Director of the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) within the Long Beach Economic Development Department, Jaime Gutierrez leads the Workforce Development Bureau, which operates the City’s Adult Career Services Center and the Youth Career Services Center (aka Future LB), while advancing major personnel initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines. He provides strategic workforce and economic development leadership through planning, resource development, and investments in collaboration with business, industry, academia, federal, state and nonprofit partners. With 25 years in public service, Mr. Gutierrez most recently served as Chief Deputy Director for the California Employment Training Panel, where he managed a variety of complex, specialized programs. While at the State, he also held multiple executive-level positions and brings 13 years of workforce development experience, including five years administering the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for California. Check Out the Programs Offered at CPaCE: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) https://edd.ca.gov/en/Jobs_and_Training/Workforce_Innovation_and_Opportunity_Act Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network: https://www.longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/talent-workforce/

IANA's Influences In Intermodal Freight with Miia Rasinen

This podcast was recorded through Zoom. You will hear a Teams chat alert at 43:31 and 44:26. Miia Rasinen (pronounced Raz-uh-nen) is the Director of Education at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she leads both in-person and virtual educational initiatives, including the Future Leaders of Intermodal Program (FLIP) and the Joanne F. Casey Scholarship Program, which proudly includes California State University, Long Beach. A lifelong advocate for learning, Miia has held various roles in the training and education space across sectors such as transportation, accreditation, and real estate, and previously taught middle school math through Teach For America. She holds a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of West Virginia. Global Logistics Professional Program: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs/global-logistics-professional Intermodal EXPO, Sept 15 – 17 in Long Beach, CA: https://intermodal.org/intermodalexpo Future Leaders of Intermodal Program (FLIP): Future Leaders of Intermodal Program Joanne F. Casey Scholarship Program: Scholarship Program

Community Development and Resources in Long Beach with Bo Martinez

Bo is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Long Beach, where he leads five key bureaus: Business Development, Real Estate Development, Workforce Development, Business Operations, and Waterfront Development. With a distinguished career across major U.S. cities — including Miami Beach, Denver, Broomfield, and Phoenix — Bo has championed initiatives in community revitalization, small business growth, and transit-oriented development. He brings deep expertise in business retention and attraction, public-private partnerships, and talent development, driving sustainable economic growth at both local and regional levels. Recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect, Bo holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado. Learn more about the Grow Long Beach Initiative: https://www.longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/grow-long-beach/ Check out Long Beach's talent and workforce development and resources: https://longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/talent-workforce/ Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN): https://www.longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/talent-workforce/lbwin-orientation/ Professional and Workforce Development programs at CSULB: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs

Gear Up: Trucking, Talk & Talent with Matt Schrap

Matt Schrap is the Chief Executive Officer of the Harbor Trucking Association (HTA), where he has served since June 2021, leading the organization through a transformative period in the drayage and logistics industry. A recognized voice in transportation policy, Matt has appeared on national platforms such as 60 Minutes, PBS NewsHour, and Bloomberg TV, offering insights on port congestion, regulatory challenges, and fleet electrification. Prior to HTA, he was Vice President of Government Programs at Velocity Vehicle Group and Director of Environmental Affairs at the California Trucking Association. With a Master’s in Public Policy Administration from CSULB and a BA in Government from CSUS, Matt combines deep policy expertise with a passion for sustainable freight solutions. He also lectures part-time at the Center for International Trade and Transportation, continuing to shape the next generation of logistics professionals. Check out the Harbor Trucking Association: https://www.harbortruckers.com/ Contact the Harbor Trucking Association for information about internships, scholarships, and more: info@harbortruckers.org Check out the Global Logistics Professional (GLP) program: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs/global-logistics-professional

Data Science: Your Seat At The Table with Jason Morgan

Jason Lee Morgan is a South Central Los Angeles native, 17-year Compton Unified educator, and Founder/CEO of twiGs Creation, Inc., committed to transforming education for historically underserved communities. Having experienced systemic inequities firsthand as a "bussed kid," Jason has dedicated his career to championing culturally sustaining, equitable, and joyful learning experiences that honor the assets of communities of color. His work to close the "Joy Equity Gap" has earned him numerous awards, including the Carlston Outstanding Teacher of America Award, Legacy Champion Educator Award, American Graduate Champion, CA League of Schools Regional Teacher of the Year, and Compton Unified Teacher of the Year. Jason also advocates for educational equity at the local and state level as a Teach Plus CA and Ed-Trust West Policy Fellow and Advisor, while mentoring early career teachers and supporting leadership development through the Above & Beyond Teaching public charity. Get a certificate in Applied Data Analytics for Higher Education through CSULB https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/applied-data-analytics-for-higher-education Learn more about how Data Science is helping students of color https://edsource.org/2024/data-science-helps-students-of-color-opt-in-for-more-math/707341 Watch this video of Jason Morgan talking about Combating Math Trauma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhKSrAbbhls Listen to more of Jason Morgan on Annenburg Learner's podcast https://www.learner.org/learnerpodcast/episode-27-la84-foundation-part-ii-with-jason-morgan/ Learn about the Department of Defense STEM Ambassador Program https://tgrfoundation.org/foundation/tgr-foundation-announces-newest-cohort-of-dod-stem-ambassadors/

Moving Forward While Paying it Forward with Willie Zuniga

Willie Zuniga is a prominent figure in the biopharmaceutical industry, known for his role as the emeritus president of Grifols Biologicals LLC. Starting his career as a manufacturing technician in 1979, he advanced through the ranks while earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. Under his leadership, Grifols Biologicals LLC has made significant strides in producing life-saving therapies from human plasma. Zuniga is also dedicated to community service, supporting educational and workforce development initiatives in Los Angeles. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including being named Cal State LA's Alumnus of the Year in 2022. For more information about Grifols, check out their Website: https://www.grifolsplasma.com/en/home Interested in a job with Grifols? https://www.grifols.com/en/careers

Future Ready Workforce & The Looming Labor Shortage with Hannah Grieser

Hannah Grieser is a thought leader and influential voice at Lightcast where she aims to start important conversations on workforce development and labor market trends. With an extensive background in both visual and written communication, Hannah now focuses her skills on researching, visualizing, and sharing data on labor market trends that are shaping the future of work. Most recently, she co-authored the insightful new report, The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage, which sheds light on the demographic shifts, social factors, technological developments, and economic forces that are driving major misalignments and talent shortages across the labor market. Through this report and her ongoing work at Lightcast, Hannah hopes to equip educators, employers, policy-makers, and communities across the U.S. to make data-informed decisions as we face the workforce challenges ahead. Check out Lightcast's Website https://lightcast.io/ The Speed of Skill Change https://lightcast.io/resources/research/speed-of-skill-change Lightcast's Skills Extractor https://lightcast.io/open-skills/extraction The Rising Storm: A Demographic Drought Report https://lightcast.io/resources/research/the-rising-storm#download-form

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