Women in Healthcare Security Network
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Events & activities
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See all the Security Industry and WIHS Network events here. All WIHS Network events are free of charge for members.
Women Empowered at KP BRG Partner Events
Disclaimer: The WE at KP partner events are available for WIHS Members working in the KP contract only. Participation in those events are encouraged and are considered volunteer activities for professional and personal development. Hourly employees will not be compensated. To receive the invite, contact William Jelenic. Invest in you! Join us!
Day of Remembrance & Dia De Los Muertos
Friday, November 1, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 am pst
Join NativeAmericans@KP and Latinx@KP for this new yearly tradition where we invite everyone to come together to remember those we've lost.
Please email BRG-Latinx@kp.org for more information.
Lunch and Learn series
Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Meeting Facilitation
"Master effective strategies to lead productive meetings that foster engagement, streamline decision-making, and drive actionable outcomes."
This presentation will be recorded for future use.
Friday, january 10, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Business communication & writing
"Discover essential business communication and writing techniques that empower professionals to craft clear, compelling messages and build stronger connections in the workplace."
This presentation will be hosted by Leticia Barroso and recorded for future use.
Friday, january 24, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Power point tips & tricks - leveraging templates, converting slides
This presentation will be hosted by Deb Finkler and recorded for future use.
Past events & Webinars
Women Empowered at KP BRG Partner Events
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 Pm pst
National Latino/a/x Physician Day
The Latinx@KP Business Resource Group (BRG) is a proud National Latino/a/x Physician Day (NLPD) partner and is committed to create aware ness of this crisis and the need for more Latino and Latina Doctors by celebrating NLPD across the country on October 1st!
Join meeting here.
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Click the PDF icon below to learn more & join the celebration event!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 Pm pst
Let's talk about Menopause
Welcome to our October community meetup. We’re excited to partner with Dr. Joy’el Ballard, the “menopause mogul.” We wanted to talk about an important topic and raise awareness that October is World Menopause Month.
Click the PDF icon below to learn more & join the meet-up
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 Pm pst
Breast/Chest Feeding Awareness
Join our Women Empowered @ KP BRG community meetup on August 6. August is National Breast/Chest Feeding Awareness Month. We are excited to partner with Dr. Carolina Pichardo-Hernandez & Kaitlyn Davis, NP, on a panel discussion regarding breast/chest feeding. Attendees will learn the health benefits for breast/chest feeding and resources KP offers.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM pst
Career Mobility - Designing Your Way Forward (Part 2)
Welcome to our community meetup. We’re excited to partner with Sonia Jensen, Senior Learning Consultant, Office of Talent Development, for a two-part professional development series on career development.
AAPI (Asian American & Pacific islander heritage month
May 29th: Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Cuisine Against Discrimination
12:30 pm - 1:30 pM pst
Let's celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Cuisine while standing against discrimination. Be part of the movement for unity and culinary diversity!
May 30th: How to Respond to Harassment and Practice Resilience
12:00 pm - 1:00 pM pst
Gain valuable insights and strategies to navigate challenging situations with resilience and strength. Don't miss out on empowering knowledge!
May 31st: Fireside Chat: Thriving Through Transitions - Mastering Resilience & Managing Your Career
12:30 pm - 1:30 pM pst
Discover how to master resilience and navigate career transitions with confidence. Get inspired and empowered!
Friday, May 10, 2024
12:30 Pm - 1:30 PM pst
Health Benefits of Sleep Presentation
Women Empowered@KP in collaboration with Pride@KP are proud to present a May Community Meetup in honor of National Osteoporosis Prevention Awareness Month, featuring guest speaker, Kirsten Ransbury, RD.
Adapting Your Nutrition With Age and Nutritional Disparities - Kirsten will discuss changing nutritional requirements with age, recommendations to avoid osteoporosis, and discuss nutritional disparities in certain minority populations. Kirsten Ransbury is a registered dietitian from the KP Northern California region.
Monday, April 29, 2024
12:00 Pm - 1:00 PM pst
Health Benefits of Sleep Presentation
Presentation on the health benefits of sleep and how to get better sleep. To join the presentation, please email: Adriana.M.Guillen@kp.org
Presented by: Adriana Guillen
Saturday, March 30, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm pst
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Women Empowered @ KP BRG Presents: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Following our virtual session on March 20 with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, we are taking a docent-led tour of “Remix the Collection.” After the tour ends, attendees are welcome to explore other exhibits in the museum before leaving.
Women Empowered @ KP BRG is offering 19 tickets for the event. Tickets are available on a first-come basis.
Location: 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005, United States
Interested in attending? Email Jamie.M.Bennett@kp.org
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:30 - 1:30 pm pst
Researching From Within
Join the Women Empowered@KP Business Resource Group to learn “herstory” of KP women researchers. The event will explore their pursuit in the field of research and their career journey at KP. Learn more about the event and find additional ways to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9:00 AM pst
Heart Health Webinar
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
11:00 - 12:00 pm pst
Quarterly Women Empowered @ KP Community Meetup
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
11:00 - 12:00 pm pst
Women Empowered @ KP Community Meetup
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 pm pst
Quarterly Women Empowered @ KP Community Meetup
The WIHS Network proudly spearheads concepts of total health, including a focus on mind and body balance. Our partner’s Women Empowered at KP Business Resource Group (BRG) hosted a virtual meetup on September 7! This event covered cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world's number one killer, just before World Heart Day (09/29), with a discussion about CVD and its impacts on women’s health.
Lunch and Learn series
Friday, November 15, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Proofreading tips and tricks
Join us for an upcoming meeting where we’ll share practical tips and tricks to enhance your proofreading skills for more accurate and polished writing and deliverables.
This meeting will be presented by Deb Finkler and will be recorded for future use.​
Friday, November 1, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
AI Ethics and the future- Group Discussion
"Work less, achieve more." Learn to leverage AI to boost productivity, enhance creativity, and automate routine tasks.
This presentation is a Masterclass video and cannot be recorded for future use.
Friday, October 18, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Unlocking Productivity & Creativity with AI Tools
"Work less, achieve more." Learn to leverage AI to boost productivity, enhance creativity, and automate routine tasks.
This presentation is a Masterclass video and cannot be recorded for future use.
Friday, October 4, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Invoice Validation
Invoice validation process and guided walk-through.
This presentation is a closed-event, special invite session.
Friday, September 20, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
BCI & AUS Compliance Guide & Standards
BCI Compliance Guide & Standards presentation.
This presentation is a closed-event, special invite session.
Friday, September 6, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Building virtual accountability: Linkedin Learning
Learn helpful tips, tricks, and other useful tools within Monday.com
This presentation is a LinkedIn Learning class and cannot be recorded.
Friday, August 23, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Monday.com Tips & Tricks Presentation
Learn helpful tips, tricks, and other useful tools within Monday.com
This presentation was hosted by Shawna Stanley and recorded for future use.
Friday, August 9, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
part 3: Business Strategy & Leadership with Bob Iger, CEO, Walt Disney: Masterclass watch party
Our three-part Summer 2024 watch party concludes with a MasterClass presentation from Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company and a group discussion on leadership and strategy.
Friday, July 26, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
part 2: Business Strategy & Leadership with Bob Iger, CEO, Walt Disney: Masterclass watch party
Our three-part Summer 2024 watch party features a MasterClass presentation from Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company.
Friday, July 12, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
part 1: Business Strategy & Leadership with Bob Iger, CEO, Walt Disney: Masterclass watch party
Our three-part Summer 2024 watch party features a MasterClass presentation from Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company.
Friday, June 14, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Microsoft One note Best practices
Learn amazing tips and tricks on how to leverage Microsoft One Note for much more than note-taking. This session will be presented by our incredible colleague Valerie Johnson and it will be recorded for future reference.
Friday, may 31, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Critical leadership training
Develop battle-tested leadership skills with Silver Star recipient and former Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink. Learn Jocko’s four laws of leadership and his most critical tools for making better decisions, empowering your teams, and more.
This is a pre-recorded MasterClass presentation and will only be available during our Lunch & Learn session.
Friday, may 17, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Creating communications plans
This presentation guides you through the essential steps of developing comprehensive Communications Plans, covering strategy formulation, target audience identification, message crafting, and channel selection. Learn how to effectively communicate with stakeholders and achieve your organizational goals through strategic communication planning.
This session was hosted by Leticia Barroso and Daisy Rodriguez and recorded for future reference.
Friday, may 3, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Monday.com tips & Best practices
Learn how to maximize efficiency and productivity on the Monday.com platform, highlighting expert strategies for effective task management, team collaboration, and workflow optimization.
This session was hosted by Jackie Sewell and recorded for future reference.
Friday, April 19, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Computer Life Tips: Chair Yoga & Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises
Learn how to perform simple yet effective yoga poses and stretching routines directly from your chair, designed to alleviate the strain of long hours in front of a computer, reduce neck and back pain, and improve your overall posture and well-being.
This LinkedIn Learning session was hosted by Deb Finkler and was not recorded.
Friday, April 5, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Time Management and Organization Tips & Tricks
In this presentation, we shared practical tips and tricks to optimize productivity, reduce stress, and achieve a harmonious balance between work and life. Learn how to conquer your to-do list, set achievable goals, and leverage technology to streamline your tasks.
This session was presented by Lindsay Daigle and recorded for future reference.
Friday, March 22, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
ATD - Aerosol Transmissible Diseases for Security Professionals
This session is suggested for: Security Managers, trainers, and any security personnel who would like to learn more about ATD, the related Cal/OSHA ATD standards, the importance of PPE, the hierarchy of controls, exposure management, and contract compliance.
Presenters: Lilly Kaneshige, KP National Environmental, Health & Safety Senior Consultant & Bob Durand, BCI VP of Learning & Development
Friday, February 23, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Onboarding to NSS and BCI Communications
In this session, the BCI and the NSS communications teams introduced new hires to resources, tips, and tricks related to the NSS department and BCI Contract. This session is highly recommended for new hires and the recording is available in the NSS Internal SharePoint or on-demand request via email.
Friday, February 9, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Corporate Writing best practices with leticia barroso
Learn tips on what's behind the creation of a Communications Plan, how to be prepared for incident/crisis communication, and best practices to navigate difficult relationships.
Friday, December 22th, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Virtual collaboration basics
Learn the basics of collaborating using SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams & how to leverage these platforms.
Friday, December 8th, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Lunch and Learn Session: Microsoft Bookings
To be added to the lunch and learn, email debora.c.finkler@kp.org
Friday, November 10, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Lunch and Learn Session: Powerpoint tips & Tricks
To be added to the lunch and learn, email debora.c.finkler@kp.org
Friday, August 4th, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Lunch and Learn Session: Mental health & Well-being
To be added to the lunch and learn, email debora.c.finkler@kp.org
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About the Speaker
Jerry O'Keefe is the Senior Director for our National Employee and Physician Assistance Program. He's responsible for delivering EAP services to over half a million physicians, employees, their families, and dependents. Jerry's national team is comprised of an internal staff of licensed mental health clinicians who serve our hospital-based markets in CA, HI, and the NW, and Espyr, the EAP vendor that covers the GA, CO, WA, & MAS markets. Jerry is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) who started his career
with Kaiser Permanente in 1996. He joined our organization after many years of leading Sutter Health's EAP program, which served not only Sutter Health employees and families but numerous external companies, including the San Francisco Giants. In addition to having served the Giants, he's an avid Giants and Golden State Warriors fan. Coming from a sports loving background and family, he boosts his wellbeing with a variety of athletic endeavors, including golfing, skiing, and surfing. No matter what Jerry endeavors to do, whether personally or professionally, it is built on a life foundation of gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness.
tuesday, June 13th, 2023
11:00 - 12:00 pm pst
Building strategic relationships
Thursday, June 1st, 2023
11:00 - 12:00 pm pst
Quarterly Women Empowered @ KP Community Meetup
tuesday, april 18th, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm pst
Building Meaningful Connections
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
12:15 - 1:00 pm pst
Fuel for the Future - The Center for healthy living presents easy ways to nourish your body
Hi WIHS Network!
As you know, the WIHS Network proudly spearheads concepts of total health, including a focus on mind and body balance. Please join us on March 30th as we partner with the Women Empowered at KP ERG to celebrate National Nutrition Month & Women's History Month. They’ll host a powerful and inspirational Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from the Center for healthy living, to share easy ways to nourish your body. This is a Kaiser Permanente Southern California department specializing in evidence-based, clinically effective lifestyle and health behavior change programs and services. Their programs are focused on wellness, positive lifestyle change, and health improvement. The resources shared at the event are designed to guide and support every life stage in a variety of convenient ways.
This is a voluntary event (hourly employees will not be compensated for their time):
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 12:15-1:00PMPST/3:15-4:00PMEST
Monday, September 26th, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
Women in Security virtual Panel ​
​Couldn't participate live?
To support the continuous development of WIHSN members, we recorded the session. View the recording below.
​Questions?
Contact Katie Moracco at katie.moracco@kp.org or 510.410.5178
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
LinkedIn Workshop​
​Couldn't participate live?
To support the continuous development of WIHSN members, we recorded the session. Click here to view.
Click here to download the materials that will assist in the tutorial.
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Questions?
Contact Katie Moracco at katie.moracco@kp.org
or 510.410.5178
Wed August 25th, 8:45 AM-1:00 PM and
Thu August 26th, 1:00PM-4:00 PM PST
Fifth Annual Women in Security Conference
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A two day women in security event hosted virtually by Facebook. Our very own Elizabeth Rice will be presenting on "Leading Through Change". ​
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Thu June 17th, 11 am PST
personal branding - your billboard for success
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WIHS has partnered with ASIS San Francisco Bay Area to promote a free virtual webinar about personal branding. Join us to learn how to promote yourself professionally using social media. The presentation will include:
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​How to build a LinkedIn profile attractive to recruiters
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Do's and don'ts of social media
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How to verify privacy settings
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Creating a personal branding account vs a private account
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Success and failure, lessons learned
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Thu April 1st, 2pm EST
blazing the trail: the journey of women in security
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Securitas USA and Axis Communications are joining efforts in a webinar to discuss the journey of women in security, including a Q&A session. Please feel free to join this voluntary event on Thursday, April 1st at 2 PM EST. Click here to learn more and register. If you can’t make the live event, go ahead and register anyway and the organizers will send out the recording so you can watch it at a later date.
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Some discussion topics the panel will be discussing include:
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Mentorship – Building your tribe
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Pathways to success
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Failing forward – Taking risks and learning from failure
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Thursday, November 4th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm pst
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Please join us for the WIHS Network Leadership webinar to learn about Executive Presence and Personal Branding.
Your brand and presence are key for your success in any industry and they represent what is authentic about your personality and character - reflecting the perception of you held by the external world. By developing behaviors and characteristics that enhance your performance and what you are known for, you will pave the way for new opportunities.
This webinar will teach you the process of deliberately developing your brand, managing your presence, and give you techniques to help you engage with stakeholders while driving change and impacting decisions.
Click here to download the webinar deck.
Click here to watch the webinar recording.
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