Presented by Gabriella Parente
Annual AQN Breakfast Event: Thursday, October 16th 7:30 AM Presentation, breakfast served from 7:00 AM on.
CNM Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, Room 101
The future of work isn’t coming — it’s here. AI, automation, and relentless disruption are rewriting the rules of leadership in real time. In this powerful session, Gabriella Parente — 12-time LinkedIn Learning Instructor and global leadership expert — shows you how to stay ahead, inspire your teams, and thrive in a world where change never slows down.
This is not a passive keynote. You’ll get actionable strategies for leading through uncertainty, building high-performing teams, and unlocking the human potential that AI can’t replace. Expect to dive into:
* AI as your leadership ally – how to use emerging tools to save time, boost engagement, and keep your people focused on what humans do best.
* Team empowerment in real life – a proven framework for trust, accountability, and collaboration that turns good teams into unstoppable ones.
* Driving change with confidence – practical techniques to reduce resistance, increase buy-in, and create momentum during transformation.
* Innovation mindset – how to spark creativity and problem-solving, even in high-pressure, resource-tight environments.
You’ll leave with a clear playbook for becoming a future-ready leader — the kind of leader who can retain top talent, inspire excellence, and turn disruption into your competitive advantage.
If you’re serious about thriving in the age of AI and innovation, this is the session to attend. Show up ready to engage, take notes, and leave with ideas you can implement with your team immediately. Don’t be the leader who waits to catch up — be the leader who sets the pace.
Gabriella Parente blends psychology, business strategy, and 20+ years of HR leadership to help organizations unlock human potential. Known for her high-energy keynotes, she empowers leaders to inspire their teams, embrace innovation, and drive measurable results in today’s fast-changing workplace.
World Quality Day
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Location: CNM Smith Brasher Hall
Address: 717 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Room: Lobby and Room 103
Event Schedule:
- 4pm- 5pm – Speed networking with CNM, CNM Ingenuity and UNM students / Potential Employees
- 5pm-5:30pm – Employer Recruitment Tables
- 5:30pm-6pm – Employer Feedback Session
Premise:
This ‘Speed Networking Event focuses on careers and/or job opportunities in Quality, especially entry-level careers/jobs. Some examples of jobs are:
- Process Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Lean or Six Sigma
The World Quality Event starts with the Speed Networking: will be table set up for each company. During the Speed-Networking portion of the event, please be prepared to deliver a 2-3 minute demonstration or presentation describing the types of Quality careers and jobs at your company. Then the participants will have ~ 3 minutes for questions. In ~ 5-minute intervals, participants will go from table to table to learn about your company’s jobs and careers.
After the ‘speed-networking’ sessions, the participant will have an opportunity to meet the companies in the lobby to learn more about specific jobs and/or careers that are available.
Then for the Employer Feedback Session, we will ask that the companies join us in a discussion regarding the type of courses that potential employees need to complete for the types of careers and jobs you have. We want to create Career Pathways for CNM, CNMI, and UNM students.