Brave Women at Work: Author and Book Talk @THP South
2026-06-20 11:30:00
2026-06-20 13:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Brave Women at Work: Author and Book Talk @THP South
Join author Stephanie Joong and the Society of Women Engineers Golden Gate Book Club as they discuss confidence in the workplace.
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Saturday, June 20
11:30am - 1:30pm
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2026-06-20 11:30:00
2026-06-20 13:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Brave Women at Work: Author and Book Talk @THP South
Join author Stephanie Joong and the Society of Women Engineers Golden Gate Book Club as they discuss confidence in the workplace.
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
THPS Branch Meeting RoomJoin author Stephanie Joong and the Society of Women Engineers Golden Gate Book Club as they discuss confidence in the workplace.
About the Book
Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence
A group of powerful women impart their wisdom and share their experiences tin Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence. Believing in oneself and being confident is the foundation upon which success in business and personal lives is constructed. While building their confidence these women tackle doubt, depression, anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, uncertainty, and more. Each author forged their own path to confidence by setting aside their fears and embracing their personal and professional power. This book provides the encouragement and motivation for you to grow your confidence and step into your greatest success and fulfillment.
About the Author
Stephanie Joong has built a career in the Life Sciences industry contributing over a decade as an engineer and shifting to a business focus. Committed to promoting women in STEM she volunteers actively as a coach for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) mentor network where she provides situational coaching for college students, those early in career, and women seeking changes.
She believes in paying the life changing mentorship she has received forward. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University, an M.Eng. in Biochemical Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Stephanie enjoys distance running, local hikes, backpacking, camping, and international travel with her husband, Aaron.
About the Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. Founded in 1950, SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more. Please call 312.596.5223 to learn more.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books & Writing |
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