2025 June 11th PMI-OC Monthly Networking Event - 0.5 PDUs

Power Skills

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In-Person Networking Event with Speaker and Recruiters

June 11, 2025

Event Description

IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENT WITH SPEAKER AND RECRUITERS 

The speaker will briefly discuss How to Level up your resume with Resume-Boosting AI.

PMI-OC is excited to announce an In-Person Professional Networking Event on Wednesday, June 11, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Taco Madre Kitchen and Cantina Restaurant.

This special event is hosted by PMI-Orange County chapter, with a focus on project management professionals seeking new opportunities. Recruiters actively looking to fill open positions will be in attendance — don’t miss your chance to connect!

What to Expect:

  • Learn on how to Level up your resume with Resume-Boosting AI by Industry Leader and Sponsor of the event Neena Sathi from Applied AI Institute. The speaker will talk about how Generative AI can transform your job search by enhancing resumes, crafting compelling job applications and analyzing market trends to position yourself as a top candidate.
  • Network with fellow Project Managers from across Orange and Los Angeles Counties
  • Meet recruiters hiring for project management roles
  • Enjoy complimentary refreshments
  • Earn 0.5 PDUs (Power Skills))

Speaker Bio

Neena Saathi, Principal and Founder of Applied AI Institute

Ms. Neena Sathi is the Principal and Founder of Applied AI Institute, an industry leader in AI-driven training, consulting, and solution development. With over 35 years of experience, she has played a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and deploying AI and analytics solutions that drive business transformation. She specializes in enhancing customer experience, automating back-office operations, and ensuring compliance across industries including telecommunications, media, healthcare, public services, and financial sectors.

Neena is also an Academic Advisor and Faculty at the University of California, Irvine, where she teaches courses in AI, Generative AI, Conversational AI, and Business Analytics. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles at IBM, KPMG, Accenture, and CenturyLink, leading the adoption of AI solutions from proof-of-concept to full-scale enterprise deployment. A Master Certified Integration Architect (IBM, Open Group) and PMP-certified project manager, Neena has contributed extensively to the AI field, including publishing six books on Artificial Intelligence with SpringerLinks, developing 20+ online courses, and training over 4,000 professionals globally through webinars, hackathons, and corporate training programs. She has also presented at premier AI conferences such as AAAI, IEEE, IBM Insight, DATAVERSITY and World of Watson.

Location

TACO MADRE KITCHEN AND CANTINA, 3390 S Bristol St Santa Ana, CA 92704

FREE PARKING

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Dinner / Meal

Refreshments – Water and appetizers will be provided
Food - If you wish to order dinner please see the registration options for food below at the Cost section of registration.
 

Time

AGENDA

  • 6:30 PM: Greeting & check-in at the door begins
  • 6:30 PM: Open Networking
  • 6:45 PM: Welcome/Agenda
  • 7:00 PM  Introduction of Speaker
  • 7:05 PM  Presentation by Speaker
  • 7:40 PM: Upcoming Events
  • 7:45 PM: Ice Breaker Activity
  • 7:50 PM: Introduction of Recruiters
  • 7:30PM: Open Networking
  • 8:30PM: Event concludes

All PMI-OC members are welcome, and you're encouraged to invite friends and family who are interested in expanding their professional networks.

Let’s Mingle, Connect, and Learn!

Cost

 

 

Students/Military

Member Pricing

Non-Member Pricing

NO DINNER

$5.00

$5.00

$5.00

WITH DINNER

Please select from the options below:

Option 1: 3 Street Taco plate - choice of VEG/CHICKEN/PORK/BEEF

$22.00

$22.00

$22.00

Option 2: 2 large Tacos plate – choice of VEG/CHICKEN/PORK/BEEF/FISH

$25.00

$25.00

$25.00

Option 3: SHRIMP Taco plate 

$32.00

$32.00

$32.00

 

PDUs: 0.5 - Power Skills

 

Registration Cutoff Date and Time: June 10th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

 

For online registrations, we accept only credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express using PayPal) and payment must be paid in full at the time of registration. For walk-in registrations, we accept credit cards (no cash). If you register for an event online and receive an error message or are unsure if something is wrong, please send an email to support.request@pmi-oc.org as soon as possible

Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be canceled no later than 10 pm PST two days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. All cancellations (including duplicate registrations) are subject to a 10% Administrative Fee. To cancel, send an email to registration_cancel@pmi-oc.org and include your name and the event. Click here to view the PMI-OC Event Registration and Cancellation Policy in its entirety.

Photo Disclaimer

Upon participating in any PMI event, you are agreeing to allow PMI to use your likeness for use in its promotional material including their websites.  If you do not want your photo taken, please let the in-person photographer know when you arrive. 

 

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Information

Type of category: Special Events

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: June 11th, 2025

Hour: 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Registration close date: June 10th, 2025 at 11:59PM

# of PDUs: 0

Price

Students: $5.00

Double click me!Members: $5.00

Non-members and Guests: $5.00

Location

Taco Madre Kitchen and Cantina

3390 S Bristol Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92704

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