Virtual 50+ Expos Schedule

September 22, 2026, Montgomery County, MD, Virtual 50+ Expo Schedule

301-255-4209 703-652-1518 employmentexpos@jssa.org

Available in:

Montgomery County, MD
Northern Virginia

- Expo Overview, Ann Happ
- Welcome Todd Schenk, JSSA CEO, and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (video)
- Community Resource Speakers (10:06 a.m.)
  - State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
    Lidia Almidon, Program Administrator, JSSA
    Email: SHIP@jssa.org
    
    Phone: 301-255-4250
  - Career Gateway Program
    Jodie Rasch, Director Senior Employment Programs, JSSA
    Email: Career.gateway@jssa.org
    Phone: 301-255-4215 or 703-425-0999

Expo Housekeeping, Justin Watson (10:12 a.m.)
Workshops
- 10:15 – 11 a.m.
  
  How to Apply for a job with the Montgomery County Government, presented by Ms. Amina Getaneh.
- 11 – 11:45 a.m.
  
  Why LinkedIn is the Perfect Platform for Introverts, People who Hate Networking, and Social Media Skeptics, presented by Dr. Elisse W. Barnes, JD, PhD.
Lunch Break
- 11:45 – 12:05 p.m.
Employer Presentations (see schedule below)
- 12:05 – 4:00 p.m. Each presentation will run for 10 to 15 minutes. Two breaks will be included. We will extend the expo to accommodate additional employers.

You may join and exit the Expo as your schedule permits.

Presentation Time		Name(s)	Employer & Moderator
1	12:05 – 12:20 p.m.	Kaitlyn Lowrey	Careers In Nonprofits
2	12:20 – 12:30 p.m.	Jerry Callistein (10 min)	The Entrepreneur’s Source
3	12:30 – 12:45 p.m.	Christiana Escobar (15 min)	Service Coordinatization, Inc
4	12:45 – 12:55 p.m.	Denisha Williams (10 min)	Didlake, Inc.
5	12:55 – 1:10 p.m.	Anila Rawasia (15 min)	Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day
6	1:10 – 1:30 p.m.	Amina Getaneh Presenting (20 min) Jennifer Davis	Montgomery County Government
	1:30 – 1:40 p.m.	10-Minute Break
7	1:40 – 2:00 p.m.	Ariana Gaillard-Cohen (20 min)	Montgomery College
8	2:00 – 2:10 p.m.	Ahuvah Feldman (10 min)	You Can Learn to Swim
9	2:10 – 2:25 p.m.	Maura Connelly (15 min)	FlexProfessionals, LLC.
10	2:25 – 2:40 p.m.	Jenn Ripkin (15 min)	Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
	2:40 – 2:45 p.m.	5-Minute Break
11	2:45 – 3:00 p.m.	Rebecca Chadderton (15 min)	Kitchen Saver
12	3:00 – 3:10 p.m.	Justin Park (10 min)	The HR Source
13	3:10 – 3:20 p.m.	Florence Sesay (10 min)	SmithLife Homecare
14	3:20 – 3:35 p.m.	Dr. Gilberto Zelaya (15 min)	Montgomery County Board of Elections
16	3:35 – 3:45 p.m.	Closing Remarks: Jodie Rasch and Ann Happ The Expo will remain open until all employers have left the chat and all jobseeker questions have been answered.

Jobseekers: We ask that everyone register to attend today’s expo. However, if you cannot find your confirmation email, here is the Zoom information for today’s expo. If you did not register, please do. Otherwise, you will not receive the Expo Jobseeker Resource email sent to all registered jobseekers two-three days after each expo. Thank you.

Join the Expo via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/97402493406?pwd=kab1CO4OkOlbNEyRamApbDPMPjwO9g.1

Meeting ID: 974 0249 3406

Passcode: 830029

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