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Together, the Georgia Tech Business Network and the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech welcome a panel of experts to enlighten and educate the Georgia Tech and Atlanta business communities about the intricate logistics networks behind humanitarian aid and relief efforts. The discussion will feature perspectives from a corporation, a non-governmental organization, a research institute, and a government agency on the history, challenges, and technologies required of relief efforts. Prior to and following the event, attendees will have a chance to network with professionals in the field, and with current Georgia Tech ISyE students whose coursework is directly relevant to Humanitarian Logistics.
Panelists/Speakers:
Paul Raines, The Home Depot; Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores
Steve Hollingworth, CARE; Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Julie Swann, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech; Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Humanitarian Logistics
Moderator:
Dr. Chelsea C. White, III, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech; School Chair and Professor
Schedule:
6:00
