
Your strengths, your story, your next step.
What will your next career chapter look like—and how can you shape it? Start the year with a fresh perspective on how AI is changing work, hiring and the skills that matter. Designed for Wharton alumni across career stages, this webinar will explore how to build on your strengths, sharpen your leadership and networking skills, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset to recognize opportunities and take action. Whether you’re pursuing your own next step or developing early-career talent, you’ll leave with practical ideas for moving forward with clarity and confidence.
About the Speaker:
Lisa Tretler is the founder and CEO of Gradvantage, where she helps college students and young adults build career clarity, confidence, and professional skills. A former member of Wharton’s professional faculty and educator at Columbia and Iona universities, she brings experience as an entrepreneur, business strategist, and career coach. She holds an MBA from Wharton and an MA from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
When:
Thursday, January 14, 2027
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $10 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $20
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Meeting Access Information:
Registered guests will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to (and the morning of) the event date to the email address provided during registration. If you do not receive the Zoom link within this timeframe, please first check your spam folder to check receipt. If you are registered and are unable to locate the meeting link, please contact Gabriela Sanchez no later than 9:00 AM ET on event date to ensure we have ample time to assist you.
By registering for this event, you agree to the following:
I understand that this session may be recorded and made available, and that my image, name, comments, or questions may appear on-screen.

Pre-registration is required. Please register early as events can and do sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 12:00pm.
Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.
What will your next career chapter look like—and how can you shape it? Start the year with a fresh perspective on how AI is changing work, hiring and the skills that matter. Designed for Wharton alumni across career stages, this webinar will explore how to build on your strengths, sharpen your leadership and networking skills, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset to recognize opportunities and take action. Whether you’re pursuing your own next step or developing early-career talent, you’ll leave with practical ideas for moving forward with clarity and confidence.
About the Speaker:
Lisa Tretler is the founder and CEO of Gradvantage, where she helps college students and young adults build career clarity, confidence, and professional skills. A former member of Wharton’s professional faculty and educator at Columbia and Iona universities, she brings experience as an entrepreneur, business strategist, and career coach. She holds an MBA from Wharton and an MA from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
When:
Thursday, January 14, 2027
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $10 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $20
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Meeting Access Information:
Registered guests will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to (and the morning of) the event date to the email address provided during registration. If you do not receive the Zoom link within this timeframe, please first check your spam folder to check receipt. If you are registered and are unable to locate the meeting link, please contact Gabriela Sanchez no later than 9:00 AM ET on event date to ensure we have ample time to assist you.
By registering for this event, you agree to the following:
I understand that this session may be recorded and made available, and that my image, name, comments, or questions may appear on-screen.

Pre-registration is required. Please register early as events can and do sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 12:00pm.
Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.
