{"685457":{"#nid":"685457","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Mission-First Mindset:\u00a0The Key to Trust, Impact, and Career Growth","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeadership doesn\u2019t begin with a title\u2014it begins with a mission. In today\u2019s academic and professional environments, the ability to align your work with a clear purpose, communicate effectively, and build trust enables you to lead from where you are, regardless of role.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis talk explores the Mission-First Mindset, a framework for turning output into influence and accelerating career growth. We\u2019ll discuss why visibility and transparency matter, how communication creates trust, and why leadership is about more than KPIs. Through real-world insights and lessons learned from mission-driven environments, you\u2019ll gain practical strategies for:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELeading through clarity and accountability.\u003Cbr\u003ETurning work into trust and trust into impact.\u003Cbr\u003EBuilding habits that strengthen visibility and credibility.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhether you\u2019re just starting out or deep into your academic journey, this session aims to equip you with a foundational framework for long-term success.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Speaker\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EKristen Perez is a strategic content marketing and communications manager specializing in AI, accelerated computing, and sustainable computing. She develops audience-first, evergreen strategies that establish thought leadership, educate key stakeholders, and influence industry conversations. At NVIDIA, Kristen drives both external content programs\u2014targeting tech press, IT leaders, and practitioners\u2014and internal communications strategies that align teams and amplify core messaging across the enterprise marketing organization.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBlending technical depth with clear, accessible storytelling, she transforms complex topics into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Passionate about sustainability in technology, Kristen champions initiatives around energy efficiency, waste reduction, and liquid cooling for data center and AI infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis talk explores the Mission-First Mindset, a framework for turning output into influence and accelerating career growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This talk explores the Mission-First Mindset, a framework for turning output into influence and accelerating career growth. "}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2025-10-02 14:47:41","changed_gmt":"2025-10-02 14:49:33","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2025-10-02T19:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2025-10-02T20:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2025-10-02T20:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2025-10-02 23:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2025-10-03 00:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2025-10-03 00:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/j\/97569999081","title":"Register on Zoom"}],"groups":[{"id":"1182","name":"General"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"10377","name":"Career\/Professional development"},{"id":"1795","name":"Seminar\/Lecture\/Colloquium"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"177814","name":"Postdoc"},{"id":"78771","name":"Public"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ana Mary Rusch\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ARusch3@gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:ARusch3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EARusch3@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}