THRIVE 2025: Welcome!

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Subject to change. Note: This agenda reflects the Eastern time zone. Please make sure you schedule your afternoon according to your local time zone.

Access the session resources for THRIVE Virtual.

Click on the “Join Session” buttons below to access each of the THRIVE Virtual sessions.

This virtual event uses a Zoom meeting—while not required, ASA encourages you to turn on your camera and be seen by the THRIVE presenters and your fellow attendees!


1–1:15 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction


1:15–2 p.m.

Opening Keynote: How Women Can Overcome the Invisible Barriers to Their Career Success
Presented by Dr. Michelle P. King


2–2:20 p.m

Take a Break or Join a Networking Session


Concurrent Speed Talks:

2:20–2:35 p.m.

Speed Talk 1: Deal or No Deal: Mastering the Art of Negotiations
Presented by Sara Uy, SellingSara

Speed Talk 2: Finding Joy in Your Work: Unlocking Motivation for Yourself and Your Team
Presented by Charlie Saffro, CS Recruiting

2:35–2:45 p.m. – Break

Concurrent Breakout Sessions:

2:45–3:30 p.m.

Option 1: Executive Breakout Session: Future-Proofing for Sustained Growth Through Joy and Change Management
Presented by Erika Bantz, Butler Street

Option 2: Emerging Leaders Breakout Session: Ready Enough: Activating Your Confidence With Only 50% of the Answers
Presented by Lauren Beane
Option 3: Breakout Session: Power/Speed Networking

3:30–3:40 p.m. – Break

Concurrent Speed Talks:

3:40–4 p.m.

Speed Talk 1: AI Power Play: Boost Your Staffing Success in 20-Minutes
Presented by Lauren Jones, Leap Advisory Partners

Speed Talk 2: Driving Revenue From Where You Sit
Presented by Anna Frazzetto, AFM Strategic Partners

4–5 p.m

Staffing Industry Panel Discussion: Generational Perspectives on Resiliency and Uncertainty in Leadership
Facilitated by Allie Danziger, AscentUP
Panelists: Mariana Iannucci Craft, Kelly; Tricia House, The Mom Project; Naysa Lynch, ATR International; Tirranny Nettles, YUPRO Placement


5–5:15 p.m.

Take a Break or Join a Networking Session


5:25–6 P.M.

Closing Keynote: The Power of Storytelling—Building Bridges of Connection
Presented by Nika White


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