Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series

April 14, 2017

Honored for their achievements, notable alumni share their expertise and experiences. Join us! 

Kellie Johnson (’93, Political Science)
Assistant Disciplinary Counsel at the Oregon State Bar
Friday, April 21st 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
UC Banquet Room 
"The Role of Prosecutorial Discretion in America's Mass Incarceration Epidemic"
Factors that contribute to the disproportionate incarceration of Black and Latino populations, plus the prosecutorial authority to control plea offers.

Michael T. Rains (’68, Forestry Management, ’71 Watershed Management)
Retired Deputy Chief with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service
Friday, April 21st 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 
Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS) 204 
"Leadership: The Art of Effective Influencing"
Characteristics of effective leadership in the 21st century and how great leaders adjust their styles based on the situation.

Ken Pimlott (’88, Forest Resources Management)
Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Friday, April 21st 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS) 204 
"The Challenge of Effecting Real Change"
The role changing climate, drought, extreme wildfires, and population growth play in managing risks to California’s forested landscapes.

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