UPDATE: Careers in Microfinance

April 20, 2009 No Comments

splDate: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Time: Pre-event reception with speakers 6:00-7:00, Panel discussion 7:30-9:00

Location: Seattle Central Library – Microsoft Auditorium
1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Cost: Pre-reception and event: $25 WAC members and students. $35 non-members. Event only: $5 for WAC members and students. $10 for non-members

Registration: Pre-register by calling the Council at (206) 441 5910 0r, on the World Affairs Council website.

YPIN and SeaMo are pleased to join forces to bring you an evening of insights into the growing field of microfinance, featuring:

Evelyn Stark
Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Dawn Bernhardt
Human Resources Manager, Unitus

Lea Werbel
Program Officer, Grameen Foundation

Chris Megargee
Development Officer, Global Partnerships

Jorji Knickrehm
Grants Manager, Washington CASH

And the event will be moderated by:

Chris Weber, PhD: Professor, Albers School of Business and Economics, Seattle University

A pre-event reception with wine and light appetizers is offered for those who wish to mingle with the speakers beforehand. Space is limited, so please purchase in advance. We hope to see you there!

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