Career Growth, Pivots and Purpose - Panel Discussion Part 1

Disney’s Christina Carey Dunleavy on Leadership, Change and Inclusive Storytelling

Alumna Christina Carey Dunleavy ’98, reflects on her journey from Kean University to Disney, earning an MBA in Ireland and the value of inclusive storytelling, mentorship and trusting yourself through every career pivot. She shares empowering leadership lessons on embracing change and chasing curiosity.

Women Leaders on AI, Confidence and Career Growth

Three accomplished leaders, Kean University alumna Alexa Canas ’13, Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D., and Dr. Karma Brown Warren, continue their candid conversation on leadership, career growth and navigating rapid change in today’s workplace. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, why confidence is built through action and how women can advocate for themselves.

Career Growth, Pivots and Purpose - Panel Discussion Part 1

Three accomplished leaders, Kean University alumna Alexa Canas ’13, Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D., and Dr. Karma Brown Warren, reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. They share how they navigated nonlinear paths across industries including the NFL, finance and medicine, and how they made bold pivots, set clear work-life boundaries and used their voices to lead with impact.

Bonus! How to Be Authentic

In this bonus conversation, Brigitte Jean-Louis and Darlene talk about the value of being authentic and embracing who you are. They share thoughts on how authenticity can influence the way we connect with others and move through life.

Leading with Heart and Building a Legacy with Patricia Barksdale

Kean alumna Patricia Barksdale ’95 shares how her high-touch, people-first leadership style helped create a team that feels like family and a client base that spans generations. She draws on her more than 30 years of experience to offer insight into the human side of financial planning, guiding clients through life’s toughest moments and using her own fear as motivation to grow and prepare for what comes next.