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STEM Connect is the premier professional and leadership development conference, designed to equip top STEM talent from universities and enterprises with the skills, networks, and insights needed to thrive in today’s workforce.

Workshops, panels, and networking events are designed specifically with Collegiate attendees in mind, offering tailored opportunities to connect with peers and top employers.

Professional attendees enjoy a dynamic experience featuring in-depth leadership training sessions, topic-based workshops, and senior executive panels.

Each year, STEM Connect hosts a STEM career fair in the U.S. With a network of more than 15,000 students and professionals, STEM Connect provides unique access to technical talent across the U.S.
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Jeff Lovell is a senior leadership advisor and the President of Leaders Rising Network, where he partners with executive teams to build healthy leadership pipelines, align culture with strategy, and create environments where people thrive. With a career devoted to leadership development and people strategy, Jeff is known for bringing clarity, depth, and a grounded presence to the work of leadership.
As a certified practitioner in relational intelligence frameworks and tools, Jeff helps leaders grow in the most essential leadership skill: self-awareness. His coaching goes beyond quick wins, helping leaders see their blind spots, navigate complexity, and lead with both confidence and humility.
Jeff serves as a culture architect, working with organizations to design cultures that solve real business problems, not just sound good in theory. He believes culture is only valuable when it enables better decision-making, stronger relationships, and sustained growth.
Jeff brings his conviction that the best leaders don’t simply climb higher alone, they elevate and empower others, as well.
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Aaron’s passion is to build thriving cultures in organizations. He has consulted and spoken with leaders in small businesses and Fortune 100 companies, across construction, healthcare, and higher education.
Aaron currently serves as CEO of Leaders Rising Network, an agency dedicated to elevating culture performance for their clients. He teaches leadership at the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing and hosts the Leaders Rising podcast.
Aaron is an ACC-certified coach, the author of The New Generation Leader and a graduate of the University of Richmond and holds a Master of Divinity.
Aaron lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and 2 daughters.
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Hope Yin is an award-winning Tech Executive who has become an entrepreneur. She is a Coach and Speaker for STEM professionals. She partners with global companies and executives to elevate their leadership presence, foster team cultures, and drive business growth.
As a sought-after speaker, Hope has inspired over 10,000 individuals, including at the world's largest conference for Women in Computing. Her mission is to support leaders to elevate their power, expand their potential, and amplify their legacy.
As an ICF PCC-certified Executive Coach, Founder & Owner of Blueprint Coaching, Hope works with tech leaders to overcome challenges, build powerful personal brands, and achieve strategic career success.
With a proven track record at two Fortune 200 companies, Hope's journey from an immigrant to an influencer, and from an engineer to an established tech executive has given her unique insights and strategies for supporting others.
Hope holds three M.S. degrees in Engineering.
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Sarita Vasa is a Bay Area-based coach and facilitator who has guided thousands of leaders in executive presence, team development, women’s leadership, and high-impact communication.
A second-generation Indian American, Sarita is deeply committed to supporting the Asian community in both breaking through cultural barriers and embracing their unique strengths. For the past five years, she has been a coach and facilitator for McKinsey’s Asian Executive Leadership Program, helping leaders rise with authenticity and confidence.
Sarita’s work is anchored in a singular purpose: to help her clients meet challenges with courage and capacity. Known by clients as The Velvet Hammer, she brings a powerful blend of warmth and directness that supports transformational growth.
With 25 years of business experience, Sarita has spent half her career launching and leading a social enterprise, and the other half coaching, training, and facilitating across industries. She’s also a proud parent of two teenagers and brings her full, authentic self into every aspect of her work.
In her spare time, Sarita is either writing chapters of her future books, trying new workouts, traveling, or enjoying meaningful conversations with friends from all walks of life.
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Rajiv Satyal is an engineer-turned-communicator who blends sharp insight with engaging humor to inspire audiences worldwide. A former Procter & Gamble marketer, he has spoken for leading organizations including Google, Toyota, Cisco, General Mills, and the U.S. State Department. Rajiv has addressed audiences as large as 17,000, opened for top entertainers, and performed on all seven continents. His TEDx Talk, The Jester Is King, and his consulting work with the Standpoint Agency showcase his expertise in innovation, diversity, and personal branding. Equally at home in boardrooms and on global stages, Rajiv delivers presentations that are impactful, memorable, and uniquely entertaining.
Rajiv Satyal is a seasoned keynote speaker and corporate communicator with a background in engineering and brand management at Procter & Gamble. He has delivered high-impact presentations for Fortune 500 companies, leading universities, and the U.S. State Department. Rajiv has addressed audiences of up to 17,000 and performed on all seven continents, combining data-driven insight with compelling storytelling. His TEDx Talk, The Jester Is King, explores leadership through the lens of humor, innovation, and authenticity. Recognized by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The LA Times, Rajiv brings a distinctive, global perspective to science, technology, and business audiences.
Rajiv Satyal merges the creativity of a world-class entertainer with the clarity of a corporate strategist. An engineer by training and former Procter & Gamble marketer, Rajiv has spoken for clients such as Google, Toyota, Cisco, and General Mills, and performed in all seven continents. He has opened for household-name entertainers, gone viral with 100M+ views, and addressed audiences as large as 17,000. His TEDx Talk, The Jester Is King, and his work with the Standpoint Agency reflect his expertise in innovation, branding, and diversity. Known for blending humor with actionable insights, Rajiv leaves audiences informed, inspired, and entertained.
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Leonna Choi Luc is an impact-driven consultant and coach with a deep commitment to advancing equity, opportunity, and human potential. She collaborates with leaders and organizations to build strategic infrastructure, programs, and systems that create inclusive environments and drive effective talent and workforce development.
With a strong foundation in people and program operations, Leonna has guided clients across sectors in building sustainable frameworks and actionable strategies that align with their mission and values. Her work spans the full lifecycle of organizational growth—from developing equitable talent pipelines and leadership development initiatives to refining internal processes that operationalize long-term vision and impact.
Leonna brings a relational and systems-focused approach to every engagement, helping leaders and teams unlock potential, navigate change, and scale inclusive practices.
Leonna holds a degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and is an ICF-Credentialed Certified Coach.
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Yon Na, PhD, is an organizational consultant and coach who helps leaders & teams create inclusive cultures and accelerate performance by applying organizational psychology principles.
Throughout her career, Yon has led Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development efforts in Fortune 100 and high-growth companies, including Warner Bros., The New York Times, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Nordstrom. She partners with her clients by leveraging research and assessments to design customized solutions.
Yon’s research area centers on the intersection of identity, culture, and leadership. She shares her peer- reviewed research on Asian women in leadership at conferences, companies, and colleges.
Yon holds a doctorate in Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Yon is an ICF-Credentialed (PCC) and Board Certified Executive Coach (BCC).
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I partner with high-capacity leaders to cut through the noise, reclaim focus, and elevate their performance – without burnout or compromise. My clients include executives at Google, Northrop Grumman, Collins RTX, US Bank, the NFL, Daimler Truck, and Sompo Intl. – high achievers who demand clarity, systems, and results.
Over the past 16 years, I’ve coached and advised across industries and disciplines, helping clients consistently achieve outcomes beyond what they thought was possible. My coaching approach is grounded in the belief that we must know ourselves to lead ourselves, and that transformational leadership is often personal before it becomes professional.
I earned my early stripes on Wall Street, where high-stakes execution was non-negotiable. Later, I transitioned into higher education and career counseling, helping clients navigate major inflection points, transitions and the gap between achievement and meaning, which gave me a deep understanding of the psychology behind sustainable growth, not just successful results.
And in building a high-performance piano studio, I developed a system of taking students from zero to elite performers under deadline and onstage. My core system included a repeatable framework for deliberate practice, resilience, and results under pressure. I invested in long-term, high-trust partnerships that helped my clients push past resistance, master complexity, and perform well – until their performance became an extension of who they simply were.
That same trust-based structure now fuels my coaching work with executives navigating professional environments. I help them align their identity and performance, and develop into being the kind of leaders others want to follow. The Five Voices framework blends strategic challenge with deeply personalized support, unlocking clarity, confidence, and real behavioral change in how we communicate and lead others.
Christine Lee has a B.A. in International Relations from Wellesley College and M.Ed. in Counseling from UCLA. She is a certified coach with GiANT Worldwide.
STEM Connect 2025 Partners
3PM - 6PM
Location: Waterfall Suite
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Room: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor) / Hall A
Time: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Room: Lobby (6th Floor)
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed Manager Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Leonna Luc, Yon Na
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Early Career (0-3)
Speaker/Trainer: Leo Cheung
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Individual Contributor (4+)
Speaker/Trainer: Christine Lee, Helen Chung
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Manager (has direct reports)
Speaker/Trainer: Aaron Lee, Jeff Lovell
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Director (manages managers)
Speaker/Trainer: Hope Yin
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed IC Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Sarita Vasa
Time: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Executive (manages directors)
Speaker/Trainer: Lawrence Huey
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor) / Hall A
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Early Career (0-3)
Speaker/Trainer: Dottie Li
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Executive (manages directors)
Speaker/Trainer: Lawrence Huey
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed IC Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Rebecca
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed Manager Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Sarita Vasa
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Director (manages managers)
Speaker/Trainer: Hope Yin
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Manager (has direct reports)
Speaker/Trainer: Aaron Lee, Jeff Lovell
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Individual Contributor (4+)
Speaker/Trainer: Christine Lee, Helen Chung
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: Lobby (6th Floor)
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed Bands / Executive
Speaker/Trainer: Leonna Luc / Sarita Vasa
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Manager / Director
Speaker/Trainer: Hope Yin
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Early Career / Individual Contributor
Speaker/Trainer: Aaron Lee
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Room: 606-614 / Room 306-307
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session: Registration Open
Room: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor) / Hall A
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Early Career (0-3)
Speaker/Trainer: Dottie Li
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Individual Contributor (4+)
Speaker/Trainer: Christine Lee, Helen Chung
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Manager (has direct reports)
Speaker/Trainer: Aaron Lee, Jeff Lovell
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Director (manages managers)
Speaker/Trainer: Hope Yin
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed Manager Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Leonna Luc, Yon Na
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed IC Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Lawrence
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Executive (manages directors)
Speaker/Trainer: Nozomi Morgan (SASE EF Faculty)
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor) / Hall A
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Executive (manages directors)
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Early Career (0-3)
Speaker/Trainer: Leo Cheung
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Individual Contributor (4+)
Speaker/Trainer: Christine Lee
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Manager (has direct reports)
Speaker/Trainer: Helen H. Chung
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Director (manages managers)
Speaker/Trainer: Dottie Li
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed Manager Bands
Speaker/Trainer: Lawrence
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: 606-614
Target Audience: Mixed IC Bands
Speaker/Trainer: LRN
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: Lobby (6th Floor)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Session: Joint Closing General Session
Room: 6th Floor
Sponsor/Trainer: Keynote?
Keynote?
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Session: Science Symposium
Room: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Session: Alma Mater Networking
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor)
Location: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session: Karaoke
Room: 6th floor
Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Session: Slideslam
Room: 6th floor
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Session: SASEHack Pitch Presentations
Room: 6th floor
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Session: Collegiate Reception & Dry Run
Room: Lobby (6th Floor)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Session: Collegiate Opening General Session
Room: Ballroom 6
Sponsor/Trainer: GE Vernova Keynote
GE Vernova Keynote
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7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Session: DOV Meeting
Room: 310 (3rd Floor)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Session: Hospitality Suites
Room: 4C1-4 (4th Floor)
Sponsor/Trainer: Rockwell & Mortenson
Rockwell & Mortenson
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7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session: Registration Open
Room: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C1.1
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C2.1
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C3.1
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C4.1
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session: AM Break
Room: Lobby (6th Floor)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C4.2
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Session: Philanthropy/Fun Activities
Room: 6th Floor
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Session: Resume Reviews
Room: 4C1-4
Sponsor/Trainer: Chevron & Exelon
Chevron & Exelon
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session: Interview Booths
Room: Hall 4A (4th Floor)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C1.2
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C3.2
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C2.2
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session: Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C1.3
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C.2.3
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C3.3
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session: Sponsor Workshops (4) - C4.3
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session: Volunteer Appreciation (Photos/Gifts)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Session: PM Break
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session: Collegiate Panels - CP 1
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session: Collegiate Panels - CP 2
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session: Collegiate Panels - CP 3
Room: 602-604 & 615-620
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Session: Joint Closing General Session
Room: 6th Floor
Sponsor/Trainer: Keynote?
Keynote?
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Session: Industry Networking
Room: 606* (6th Floor)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Session: Alma Mater Networking
Room: Ballroom (6th Floor)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Session: Science Symposium
Room: Atrium Lobby (4th Floor)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Session: Hospitality Suites
Room: Halls 4C1 (4th Floor)
Location: 6E Lobby
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Session: Philanthropy/Fun Activities
Location : 401 (4th Floor)
Email: convention@saseconnect.org
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