About me: I am a keynote speaker, event emcee, and Emmy-nominated TV news anchor. Most recently, I was the primary news anchor for KCTS 9 (Seattle's PBS channel). I offer emceeing, hosting, and moderating services for conferences and corporate events. My experience includes 10+ years in media, and I have hosted live, virtual, and hybrid events. I will also host the upcoming SHRM Annual Conference, which is the world's largest HR conference taking place in Las Vegas in June 2023 (15,000+ attendees). As a keynote speaker and educator, I also teach professionals of marginalized backgrounds how to advocate for themselves with confidence, grow their visibility, and take up space in the workplace. My past clients include Microsoft, AT&T, and the Society for HR Management (SHRM). Read testimonials and learn more at https://www.starlasampaco.com/. Speaking inquiries: hello@starlasampaco.com https://www.starlasampaco.com/contact Watch my keynote speaking reel at https://youtu.be/xsrCY4_flRA Book me through the SHRM Speakers Bureau: https://speakers.shrm.org/speaker/starla-sampaco/ Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/starlasampaco/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starlasampaco/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/starlasampaco

Watch my updated reel: https://youtu.be/xsrCY4_flRA I am a keynote speaker, conference emcee, and Emmy-nominated TV news anchor. As a professional speaker and educator, I teach professionals of marginalized backgrounds how to advocate for themselves at work, grow their visibility, and take up space with confidence. Previously, I was the primary TV news anchor for KCTS 9 (Seattle's PBS channel). I was also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Washington, where I taught a graduate-level class on career strategy, self-advocacy, and personal branding. My signature talks are: 1) How To Advocate For Yourself At Work - Professional Visibility - Personal Branding - Taking Up Space - Communicating with Confidence - Building Credibility 2) Why You're Not Retaining Women And People Of Color (And What You Can Do About It) - Audience: Company decision-makers, HR professionals, and hiring managers Speaking inquiries: hello@starlasampaco.com https://www.starlasampaco.com/contact Book me through the SHRM Speakers Bureau: https://speakers.shrm.org/speaker/starla-sampaco/ Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/starlasampaco/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starlasampaco/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/starlasampaco