Speaker Series

The Center for Supply Chain Research® (CSCR®) is pleased to spotlight women who are leading the way and making a difference in their professional careers. CSCR hosts featured speakers each semester during live panel sessions to share experiences, advice, and insights into their careers in supply chain. View past panel sessions below.

Fall 2021

This event featured Christina Round, Area Procurement Manager at ExxonMobil and Bethany Round-Pierce, Senior Managing Consultant at IBM. The dynamic sister duo shared about their careers in supply chain and insights into finding success in a traditionally male-dominated field. The session was facilitated by Felisa Higgins, clinical professor of supply chain management and associate dean for undergraduate education at Smeal College of Business.

Spring 2021

This event featured Karen Quintos, Dell’s first Chief Customer Officer. The session was facilitated by Felisa Higgins, clinical professor of supply chain management and associate dean for undergraduate education at Smeal College of Business.

This event featured a number of accomplished panelists who shared how they are forging their career paths in the supply chain field. Hear their advice, become aware of the skills needed to go beyond the classroom, and learn from their personal stories about combating gender stereotypes and championing the cause of women in supply chain.