Detroit Economic Club

Networking Event: Fear Is My Homeboy
2019-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
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EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC MEMBERS AND ACCOMPANIED GUESTS

Join us for a member-only benefit at no charge: DEC Member Peer Groups!
The DEC has partnered with WTW, who will facilitate peer group conversations.
Network with like-minded members, sharpen professional skills, share best practices, discuss trends and timely field-related topics and build your DEC network through small, facilitated peer groups centered around your profession.
Please Note: Participation in previous Peer Groups does not guarantee a spot, please RSVP through eTix.

MEETING AGENDA

8:00 a.m. Light Breakfast & Networking 8:30 a.m. Discussion 9:30 a.m. Adjourn

Facilitators

Pamela H. Collins, MSM

Director, Employee ExperienceWTW

BIO

Pamela Collins brings over 25 years of expertise in human resources consulting to WTW clients. She specializes in transformative changes to engage employees and improve the employee experience during the moments that matter. Pamela’s consulting experience spans diverse industries throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Pamela started her career with Kelly Services, then worked for Aon before joining WTW 24 years ago. Pamela holds a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and graduated magna cum laude with an M.S. in Management from Walsh College. She was certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) for over 20 years and was an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

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Pam Rollins

Head of Corporate CommunicationWTW

BIO

Pam Rollins is the Head of Corporate Communication at Willis Towers Watson.
In her role, she is responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility, Internal Communication and Change Management, Knowledge Management and Public Relations.
Previously, Pam co-led a combined Marketing and Communication function with Katherine Gehman; served as Head of Internal Communication and Change Management; co-led the communication and change management efforts associated with the Towers Watson and Willis Towers Watson mergers; and held various leadership roles in the communication and change management consulting business.
Pam started her career at Hewitt Associates in 1997 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Michigan. She’s been with Willis Towers Watson and its predecessor companies for 23 years.

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VENUE

WTW – Southfield

26555 Evergreen Rd

Southfield,

MI

48076

United States

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