Social Impact Career Fair

​What if your next opportunity came from a conversation—not a job board?

​In the next edition of The Bloom’s Social Impact Career Fair, we go beyond job boards and one-size-fits-all advice to hear directly from three women who built their own paths—each from a different starting point, and each committed to reshaping the systems around them.

​You’ll hear stories of persistence, purpose, reinvention, and what it really takes to work in international development, inclusive leadership, and human-centered impact.

​What you’ll gain:

​✅ Clarity on diverse pathways into the impact sector
✅ Insights on what hiring managers and founders actually look for
✅ Reflections on purpose, identity, and growth from people who’ve lived it
✅ Encouragement to pursue work that’s not just meaningful—but also yours

​Ready to learn from people who’ve walked paths you won’t find on LinkedIn?
Join us for this live session and come away with stories, strategies, and a renewed sense of what’s possible in your own career.

​Meet the speakers:

​Ever wondered what hiring managers actually want? Hear it from the woman leading People Ops at a global NGO—and a recruiter who's hired across four continents.

​Marilyn Edmunds Bowser – Vice President of People Operations at Vital Voices
With a career built around purpose and collective growth, Marilyn leads people strategy at an organization known globally for investing in women leaders. At Vital Voices, she champions a culture of ingenuity and collaboration. Motherhood is a motivating factor in her journey—a perspective that shapes how she leads and builds, serving as both a personal compass and a source of professional insight.

​Mirela Proença – Global Talent & HR Consultant
With 8+ years of experience in HR and tech recruitment across four continents, Mirela blends strategy with empathy. She’s passionate about diversity, always learning through human connection, and brings sharp insight into what inclusive hiring looks like in practice—not just on paper.