DCHAS-L Archives · Post dated October 27, 2026
From: Henry, Dwayne F <Dwayne.Henry**At_Symbol_Here**MONTGOMERYCOLLEGE.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Career Conversations: Navigating STEM as a Minority Professional f/ ACS CHAS chair-elect & CCS exec. board member Dwayne Henry plus more! (Presented by the Chemical Society of Washington Committee On Minority Affairs)
Date: Oct 27, 2026 21:21 UTC
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The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) Committee on Minority Affairs is excited to introduce the panelists for our upcoming event, Career Conversations: Navigating STEM as a Minority Professional!
Join us for an engaging discussion featuring five accomplished professionals representing diverse career paths across academia, industry, education, and scientific leadership. Our panelists will share their personal career journeys, challenges they've encountered, lessons learned, and advice for navigating and advancing in STEM.
Meet Our Panelists:
Dr. Wilton L. Virgo | Rhodium Inc.
Dr. Darshini Trivedi | Amgen
Isaac Zawolo | Arlington Career Center
Dwayne Henry | Montgomery College
Dr. Varnika Roy | GSK
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register using the QR code on the attached flyer, or clicking here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/cnn3AZWjSvGaBJ1jBG5Yaw#/registration
Whether you're a student, early-career professional, or established STEM professional, this is a great opportunity to hear different perspectives, gain valuable career insights, and connect with others in the STEM community.
Please see the attached flyer and panelist spotlights to learn more about our speakers. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues, students, and professional networks!
We hope to see you there!
Best,
Nia Pollard
Co-chair, CSW Committee on Minority Affairs
