On the Menu: Resilient People Do Amazing Work

The world of work is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As global challenges such as climate change, political instability, and economic disruptions continue to drive displacement and force people to rethink traditional career paths, the need for resilient, adaptable, and diverse talent has never been greater. This session will explore the intersection of the future of work and the growing crisis of displacement, focusing on how organizations can build resilience by harnessing the unique skills and perspectives of displaced professionals.

Join us to explore practical approaches to redefining work, embracing resilience, and creating opportunities in the face of global challenges.

In an effort to keep this event accessible, we will be offering a hybrid experience for participants. When checking out, be mindful to select between an “In-Person Ticket” and a “Zoom Ticket.” For those not located in NC, we welcome you to join us over Zoom.

Zoom Link: https://rtp-org.zoom.us/s/87028036721

Game Plan

11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Doors to the waiting room open

11:30 a.m. | In-Person | Registration opens & lunch is available

12:00 p.m. | Event begins

1:00 p.m. | Go on back to work!

Our Session Leader

Sophia Wajnert is Co-Founder and President at Sora Union, a globally distributed professional services company that offers expertise in Design, Localization, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Recruiting as a service. Leveraging the superpowers of distributed work, Sora Union sources experienced talent from places where there is displacement, or risk of displacement, due to conflict or climate change. 

Over 25 years in the financial services industry, Sophia served in multiple leadership roles of increasing seniority within human resources, operations, and regional management. Prior to Sora Union, Sophia was Managing Director, Head of Credit Suisse’s US Operations and Technology Hub located in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Sophia’s accomplishments have received notable recognition both in the Raleigh community and nationally. In 2021 she was recognized on the North Carolina Power List for Business North Carolina. In 2020, Sophia received the Market Media’s Women in Finance – Excellence in Corporate Culture Strategy Award. In 2019, she was recognized as one of The Business Journal’s 100 Influencers in Finance (named one of 100 nationally) and received the UN Women North Carolina Chapter’s Women of Influence Award.

Sophia currently serves as a board member of the Wake Tech Foundation Board, and is a member of the International Women’s Forum.  Sophia served on the Executive Committee and Advisory Board of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation Board. 

What’s On The Menu?

At Frontier RTP, we are constantly growing, and hope you will come along for the ride! We developed On the Menu as a way of helping you and your business grow to the next level, whatever that next level may be.

Each month, we offer a lunchtime workshop on a special topic related to small businesses or startups. On the Menu is taught by a diverse group of experts from around the Triangle (some of whom started their business here at Frontier RTP!) in a small group setting.

Our hope is that these workshops will not only be rich in content, but spark dialogue, start relationships, and make your lunch break meaningful. Did we mention there will be food? For those joining us in-person, there will be a free lunch available. If you are joining us virtually, we invite you to bring your lunch to the Zoom. No shame in eating with your camera on!

We want you to easily access our events and webinars. Please reach out to us with accommodation requests at programming@rtp.org and we’ll do our best to facilitate.

Note: By registering and participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Frontier RTP to use photographs, video, and audio recordings containing your likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.