CI’s MVS School of Business & Economics continues Fall 2013 Speaker Series
Bonnie Weigel
Bonnie Weigel

Camarillo, CA - The Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics at CSU Channel Islands (CI) continues its Fall 2013 Speaker Series, “Insights from Prominent Executives” with chief executives from the nonprofit and health technology sectors. The speaker presentations are free, open to the public by reservation, and include lunch. All events will be held from noon to 2 p.m. in Malibu Hall 100 on the CI campus.

Bonnie Weigel, President and CEO of FOOD Share
Friday, Oct. 18, from noon to 2 p.m. in Malibu 100
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Ventura County’s food bank, Bonnie Weigel’s life
commitment is to eliminate poverty through collaborative partnerships that build paths to self-sufficiency and prosperity. She offers more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector with a focus on sustainable strategic fund, resource, and organizational development. Her role includes building relationships with the community, securing and growing donations and partnerships, and managing resources of the $19 million hunger relief organization, while establishing a sustainable plan to grow the organization’s reach.

Justin Bellante, Co-founder, President and CEO of BioIQ
Friday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. in Malibu 100
Justin Bellante is the Co-founder, President and CEO of BioIQ, a pioneering health improvement technology company that created the industry’s first integrated, customizable approach to optimizing investments in corporate health and wellness programs. He is responsible for guiding development of strategy and execution of the company’s business plan. Since inception, he has helped guide BioIQ from concept to a well-established company. He has solidified corporate direction and strategic partnerships, developed the BioIQ wellness technology solution, and built a culture that is passionate about innovation in healthcare.

The Speaker Series is sponsored and presented by the Business Advisory Council of the MVS School of Business & Economics. RSVP at http://business.csuci.edu/events.

Complimentary campus parking will be available for all events. Once on campus, follow signs to the designated lot.

For more information, contact Merissa Stith, Events Coordinator, at merissa.stith@csuci.edu or 805-437-8548.

About California State University Channel Islands
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