Friday October 5th, 2018
​San Francisco, CA
@ Bespoke Events
845 Market Street
​9:30AM - 7:00 PM

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connect

Meet your peers face to face with no-pressure networking and breakout sessions to share stories, questions, and tips.

learn

Hear from inspirational and informative guest speakers to get you thinking bigger and better.

create

Participate in hands-on workshops to come away with tangible, useful tools for your work life.

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Camp OrgOrg is a one-day conference designed specifically for the
“Organization Organizers” -- the people behind the scenes, making it all work at work.

Featuring a diverse lineup of panels, workshops, breakout discussions, and social activities, Camp OrgOrg will leave attendees equipped with new skills, new tools, new connections, and new energy to do their best work.

OrgOrg empowers the people who empower their companies. Camp OrgOrg brings us together in person. Join us!

A note on pricing: We want to make camp as accessible as possible.
If you can get to San Francisco, we want to get you to camp. If money is the blocker to your attendance,  please reach out.
We have a select number of scholarships and discounts available for those who are in need of assistance.
​Need help convincing your boss to send you to camp? We've got you covered.

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Agenda

This is a basic overview of the day's events. Check out this blog post for more detail on content and activities!
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9:30 – 10:00 AM
Registration and Check-in
Standard process here - check in, say hello and get your name badge

10:00 – 11:00 AM
Breakfast and Icebreaker 
Wise Guys Events are kicking the day off with games and team building 

11:00 – 11:15 AM
Welcome and Announcements
 Hello. Aloha. Hola. Ahoy-hoy

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Morning Panels + Workshops
Break out sessions for folks to take deep dives into niche topics

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch + Keynote
 Eating and learning as a group

2:00 – 2:30
Activity Break
A fun game from Wise Guys Events to get the blood flowing

​2:45 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Live Forums
Meet and greet the other attendees. You betcha! You have spent the day listening to others, now its time to OrgOrg IRL, un-conference style. Confused? Here's more.

4:30 – 5:15 PM
Evening Panel
Top notch experts dishing the good stuff

5:30 – 7:00 PM
Craftail Party
Think crafts and cocktails in one space
It's going to be a happy hour like no other, leveled up thanks to 1Up with
​adoptable puppies, giant teddy bears, a photo booth,
​arts and crafts from Custom Camps, and more. 

​Seems like a lot? Don't worry. Our friendly volunteers will be there to help direct you to the right spot.

Need accessibility accommodations or access to our nursing/pumping room? Email Kim!

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Morning PANELS

Incorporating Culture in Office Moves and Design

Managing up - taking control of your Executive with technology and tools

Hiring and onboarding - diversity, inclusion, and belonging

eveNING PANEL

CHANGE MANAGEMENT
How to stay authentic to your values during times of change

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PHOENIX NORMAND
- ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER GROWTH -

Who is Phoenix Normand? I started life as a farm boy in rural East Texas. After discovering a talent and love for the arts at a young age I graduated with honors and became a professional tour dancer and singer, traversing the globe for over a decade with a 12-time Grammy nominated artist. I've lived and studied in 5 countries and am conversational in several languages. I've met and performed for three US Presidents, stadiums full of screaming fans, and even met the Dalai Lama. I've worked as a C-suite Executive Assistant in investment banking, retail and tech for over 26 years. I've had a front row seat in dot com 1.0 and 2.0 helping many of today's big businesses grow from fledgling startup to global ubiquity including Amazon, Levi's, Square and Flipagram. I'm also a licensed realtor, certified massage therapist, ACSM certified personal trainer, had a #1 house music single (8 weeks, Berlin), and even dated an Olympic gold medalist, who broke up with me because he "couldn't keep up." I've met and have walked across fire 3 times with Anthony Robbins and have built my curriculum based on much of what I learned at his events as well as the best practices gleaned from personal heroes like Oprah Winfrey, Farhad Mohit, Sangita Verma, Simon Sinek, Gary Vaynerchuk, Elon Musk, and Jack Dorsey. And my mom, of course! My life, en masse, has been pretty amazing, but not always easy. I survived several years of sexual abuse as a child, had an absentee father, was ridiculed relentlessly in grade school as "dancer boy," almost died twice from stress-related heart incidents before age 31, filed for bankruptcy in my late 20s (my lowest point in life) and lost several close friends to drugs, disease, suicide and murder. Still, I rose from those perceived tragedies and have become the strongest, most driven person I know and routinely achieve anything I set my mind to. I've designed the life of my dreams and continue to learn, question and explore my way to a life I can only imagine. MEGA University, This. My Tribe., and my coaching practice are an aggregation of all of these experiences and life lessons into an impactful medium that allows me to give back to a profession that has given me so much. I love helping people succeed beyond their wildest dreams. There's nothing more gratifying to me. And, YES, I'm still an Executive Assistant...and loving it!

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more on our speakers...

Ann Mony has worked as an office manager for more than ten years because she has a lot fun doing it. She is known for making order out of chaos, crafting spaces that feel alive, and helping teams feel a little bit like families. She firmly believes that no amount of money you throw at a problem can replace the impact of a creative, low-cost solution.

KAREN KO Office & Culture at Foursquare Speaking on: Incorporating Culture in Office Moves and Design

Sharon Schmidt and her family moved a lot when she was a kid. Her experience working with Mom to help make a new home out nothing in no time, laid the foundation for her love of the office design process. Moving is hard work but making a home that reflects your current hopes and dreams is a reward well worth the hassle. Every office and every team has a story to tell, when the two come together to support the other you get something truly magical. And regardless of budget, above all else, home is where the heart is. Constraints are a part of life and when handled with care can bring out the best of everything. Sharon has coordinated 7 office design and relocation projects ranging in size from 2K sq ft - 40K sq ft. Sharon specializes in the creation of people-centered spaces that are of a professional yet eclectic design, that welcome everyone who walks into the space. Sharon pays special attention to the Kitchen as the natural gathering place for people to come together on a more personal level. She loves crafting healthy and inspiring snack selections that help people make the connection between the way they feel and how they show up in the world.

Miranda Hanna is the founder and principal of Milkwood Designs. She's worked in tech for over a decade, previously in Operations for companies ranging from seed stage to later stage tech companies. She was one of the founding members of OrgOrg, which borrowed her title as Organization Organizer at Couchsurfing.com. In 2013 she founded Milkwood Designs, a workplace design studio. Milkwood works with startups and tech companies to create unique and beautiful spaces that support the company’s culture, mission and vision.

Michelle Ekwoge @ Eaze

Jessica is a San Francisco native who loves exploring the ever changing city and surrounding Bay Area. She first got her career started in the food and beverage industry where she managed a non-profit cafe for 5 years. After establishing her passion for managing people, she transitioned into tech where she could focus on creating and improving the employee experience. In addition to having a passion for employee experience, Jessica aims to create a more friendly and human approach to HR.

Jennifer Kim @ Mission Driven

Stacey Nordwall is a People Geek and Senior Global People Operations Manager at Culture Amp. She has an MA with Honors in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary’s College of California and a BA in Psychology and Communication from Stanford University. She is passionate about learning how and why people think and behave as they do, helping people grow, and working to improve the world of work. Stacey has scaled Culture Amp's onboarding program through 8x growth, is responsible for Culture Amp's people operations globally, and launched Culture Amp's first Wellbeing Guide.

Heather Doshay is SVP People + Places at Rainforest QA, an award-winning distributed company, leading People Development, Talent, and Experiences. Before moving into tech, Heather spent 8 years in learning & leadership programs for universities and holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership. Heather is a published member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and is a senior-certified HR executive by SHRM. Heather is especially passionate about helping every employee reach their full potential at work and beyond!

ROBERT HIGHTOWER OM @ High Fidelity

Shelley Trask is currently the Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson, CTO and Michael Lopp, VP Engineering at Slack in San Francisco. She previously worked at startups in AI, Biotech and SaaS, as well as environmental planning and advertising. When she’s not diligently working, you can find her gardening, playing with her tiny dog, browsing garage sales, and alternating between the 20 tabs open in her browser to find the best version of whatever she’s currently obsessed with. She would like to tell you about the bright future for art majors with discipline and organization skills.

Emily Stember is an east coast native who's been in San Francisco since 2010, graduating San Francisco State University in 2014. After over five years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Emily made the move into tech. She's the executive assistant to the Co-Founders (CEO & COO) and the Head of HR at Rhumbix, a small construction tech startup in SOMA. Before Rhumbix she supported executives in Sports Tech and Cyber Security. In her spare time, Emily enjoys travel, trying new restaurants, fashion, and all things fine arts.

MONICA VOLK Executive Assistant, Seller Lead at Square Speaking on: Managing up, taking control of your Executive with technology and tools

Casey Shultz loves building systems and solving problems. She first became obsessed with the world of startups as one of the original employees of CouchSurfing International, a hospitality exchange network. She helped the company raise its $7.9M A-round, went on to consult with several Silicon Valley companies such as Google and Facebook, and then joined the venture capital side at Citrix Startup Accelerator, where she helped enterprise startups connect with Silicon Valley investors and implement design thinking processes. Currently, Casey is back to doing what she loves as head of business operations at Serverless, Inc., where she is building out the legal, finance, and people operations from the ground up. She also advises early stage startups on how to implement business systems that scale. Casey lives in Oakland, California with her husband, daughter, and goldendoodle puppy, Bumper. She holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School.

James Mayagoitia provides administrative and interdepartmental support for the Communications Department at Burning Man Project nonprofit, making sure the team runs smoothly and efficiently, both at headquarters and on site in Nevada before and during the annual event in the Black Rock Desert. Working an office job in the harsh desert environment with a team of volunteers has taught James many lessons about the importance of patience, compassion, and empathy that is necessary in order to have a thriving team. He has worked in many industries including cuisine, education and technology. He has a passion for thoughtful communication, logistics and supporting people with the tools they need to be successful. James is also a classically trained actor, singer, dancer, director, and teaching artist. He holds a BA in Drama (Magna Cum Laude) from San Francisco State University. You can catch him onstage regularly in the local Bay Area theater scene.

Jocelyn Rodriguez is a self-driven professional who has held key supporting roles in an array of industries, from healthcare and real estate to technology and financial. Throughout her career, she’s worked directly with esteemed global companies and startups driving change through prioritization and alignment of resources. She currently supports the Head of Client Operations at Blend, an SV tech company transforming the consumer lending industry.

Katie Daire leads marketing for Caviar, which brings the best restaurants to individual diners and corporate teams. With a history in fast-paced, high-growth companies like Square and Trulia, she’s seen first-hand the positive impact that effective change management can have. In addition to driving marketing strategy at Caviar, Katie is obsessed with team happiness, and has worked with various cross-functional teams aimed at increasing employee engagement throughout her career. When not at work, you’ll find her either on the sidelines of her kids’ sports games, or checking out a new Oakland restaurant. Her favorite Caviar order is the Spicy Duck Breast from Noodle Theory Provisions.

Heart, humor and hard-won strategies collide in the work of BambooMyth.com Founder, Jeanny Chai. Once an acclaimed lecturer and host for global execs at top tech companies such as AT&T, eBay, and Amazon, Jeanny is now a sought-out corporate trainer, speaker and coach. Her mission? To uplift and empower Asian American women to Live Their Leadership Potential, by reframing limiting cultural norms. Inspiring and entertaining, Jeanny delivers powerful principles steeped in storytelling from her personal experience “shaming” her family by not attending medical school after graduating from Stanford, redefining herself as a successful business development professional in Silicon Valley, and overcoming the double-hit of divorce and Stage 2 breast cancer. She has dedicated her career to helping others find authentic success and fulfillment by taking ownership of their career and leadership design. More than learning a set of soft skills, becoming a leader is about transforming External Expectations into Internal Integrity. When you stop worrying about getting approval and validation from others, but instead give yourself permission to define your own success and create what you want in life, you start living your leadership potential. Find out more about Jeanny’s impact at Bamboomyth.com.Jeanny Chai

Jeff Nordin is a Certified Financial Planner who spent 20 years advising clients on retirement, investments, stock options, taxes, insurance, and estate and financial planning. He founded Core Financial Concepts to teach employees of great companies the fundamental financial knowledge they weren’t taught in high school or college.

Charu Sharma is the Founder & CEO of NextPlay.ai. Companies like Square, Lyft, Asurion and Splunk use their mobile app to build sticky and measurable mentorship programs at scale for employee upskilling, internal mobility, & tapping into untapped mentors and sponsors. After 6 months of using NextPlay’s app, the mentees felt twice as equipped to achieve their goals at their company and the mentors significantly developed their critical leadership and coaching skills. Collectively, 25% more employees strongly recommended working for their company. NextPlay’s investors and advisors include 500 Startups, LinkedIn’s SVP Engineering, Techcrunch’s former CEO and CultureAmp's CEO. While at LinkedIn, Charu started a mentorship program for women at LinkedIn as a passion project, which eventually inspired her to start Next Play to create meaningful mentorship relationships at scale especially for women and underrepresented minorities. Charu has previously has built 2 startups form her college, worked at LinkedIn for three years, educated one million women to start their own businesses through her non profit, books and documentary film Go Against the Flow.

With a background of over twelve years at architectural and interior design firms, Kira Courpet joined officemorph to help clients with all aspects of their projects. Kira's eye for design is a valued asset in working with architects, contractors, and furniture dealers. Keenly aware that most projects that run into issues are due to communication breakdowns verses technical roadblocks, she is a master at guiding organized processes for to keep projects on track.

Known for keeping a positive attitude during the rollercoaster ride a project can bring, Adam Felson is an experienced construction management professional and team player. After over sixteen years of expertise in commercial interiors, Adam launched officemorph to help companies build better workspaces. Adam believes that a successful project is one in which expectations are set early, and he leads with an all-inclusive style to keep everyone informed. With a background managing complex tenant and capital improvements in high-rise buildings, he has a track record of meeting budget, schedule, and quality goals. Past clients have included local growing start-up organizations to international corporations ranging across a variety of industries.

Dana Brown is an HR Program Manager at DoorDash in Phoenix, AZ. Previously, she worked in Office Operations at Weebly and Apple retail. Dana is passionate about the local OrgOrg Phoenix chapter and supports all of the OrgOrg Chapter Heads across the country.

Kim Rohrer is the VP of People at Stride, and the Executive Chairperson/cofounder at OrgOrg. Prior to Stride, she spent eight years at Disqus building the entire People Operations function from the ground up, before seeing the company through a successful acquisition in late 2017. She created OrgOrg in 2010 to help fill a personal need for resources, advice, and connection with her peers. Today it's a thriving community of over 3,000 professionals globally, run by the best damn volunteers on the planet. Kim loves to connect people to opportunities and each other, create something out of nothing, and take on way too many personal projects. She lives in Berkeley with her husband and feisty two year old daughter and sometimes updates her blog.

Diane Sadowski-Joseph is the Director of Impact at LifeLabs Learning, a leading provider of leadership development to rapid-growth companies (like Lyft, Squarespace, Reddit, and Venmo). Diane has worked in high-change environments and has spent her career analyzing the difference between average vs. great influencers with the aim to share those skills with others. She uses her specialization in in adult learning, strategic communication, and behavior change to help companies maximize the effectiveness of learning to drive performance. Before LifeLabs, she worked with leaders to build employee learning and engagement programs in organizations around the globe.

Brittan Hawken and Hillary Hogan are called the "space whispers" in SF for a reason. It’s their commitment (okay, maybe obsession) with uncovering the best office space for our clients. We believe in the power of the office to bring a company’s unique culture to life. Today, an office is much more than a place employees come to work. It's a place to foster creativity, acts as retention and recruiting tool, and a place to really make something special. A sample list of the clients we've successfully represented include: Square, Lyft, Weebly, Heap Analytics, Amplitude, Stride Health, Grove Collaborative, Envoy, FicTiv, Fundbox, Buoyant, Abe, Menlo VC, Spark Capital, etc. On a more personal note we enjoy traveling, Barry's Bootcamp, wine tasting, and Beyonce. We are USC graduates, Los Angeles natives, and Britt is the world’s best turkey burger connoisseur.

Tiffany Turner is a certified empowerment and leadership coach, having left start-up tech in 2017 after 7 years of business operation experience. Tiffany brings a unique set of listening and reflecting skills to her conversations. Her primary focus is to listen for conflict and patterns in peoples speech, and for gaps in what people say they want, relative to the action or inaction they're in to generate their desired results.

Waseem Daher

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MEET PEERS AND LEADERS FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND MANY MORE

Camp OrgOrg Inclusivity Statement

The open exchange of ideas and the freedom of thought and expression are central to the aims and goals of Camp OrgOrg. The Organizers aim and commit to providing a harassment-free, accessible, and pleasant conference experience with equity in rights for all. We want every participant to feel welcome, included, and safe at the conference. Moreover, we will do our best to accommodate specific needs – be it child care, accessibility, or dietary requirements. We cannot promise to solve every issue, but will try our best.

We aim to provide a safe, respectful, and harassment-free conference environment for everyone involved regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, military status, veteran status, religious beliefs, dietary requirements, childbirth- and pregnancy-related medical conditions or childcare requirements. We also respect any other status protected by laws of the country in which the conference or program is being held.​

Many many thanks to Ashe Dryden’s resources on creating inclusive conference spaces. Please contact Kim with questions, comments, or concerns.

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