2022 OOD Field Staff Retreat
Building off last year’s retreat focused on donors and content, we’ll train as #TEAMSTANFORD to amplify our campaign skills.
Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Blount Hall, David and Joan Traitel Building
Setting up your day
Choose one of these curated sessions or simply use this time for your commute or to prepare for the day. Program starts promptly at 10 a.m.
BeWell’s Best Stretch Ever Session (all levels)
Join colleagues in a welcoming 35-minute stretch session led by BeWell instructor and Sr. Manager of Stanford Healthy Living, Dominique Del Chiaro, Me.D.
Stanford Mini Walking Tour
Discover the beauty of Stanford’s campus led by our seasoned guide, Ceci Evangelista.
Breakfast Meet-Up
Reconnect with colleagues, old and new, over coffee and a light grab-and-go breakfast.

Warm up
Find your voice and navigate creative solutions as we communicate the campaign
Keynote Speaker: Adam J. Banks, Professor, Graduate School of Education, Faculty Director, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

Coach’s remarks
Jon Denney helps us game plan our campaign strategy.
Refuel + connect (lunch)

Sustaining your effort and pace
Tips on preventing mental burnout and digital detoxification
Keynote Speaker: Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University
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Q&A on collaboration, teamwork, and how to win a national championship
With questions curated for a field staff audience, Stanford Women’s Golf coach Ann Walker, and Stanford Women’s Water Polo coach John Tanner, share insights on collaboration, teamwork, and a winning mindset.
Moderated by Fred K. Smith
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Cool down
Q&A with OOD Executive Team
Moderated by Jon Denney
Pub trivia + happy hour
End the day with a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues, test your Stanford knowledge, and compete to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Day of details
Location
Blount Hall in the David and Joan Traitel Building, 435 Lasuen Mall
Dress code
Business casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended if you signed up for the walking tour or stretching activity.
Wellness space
A secure lactation/quiet space will be available in Blount Hall. Please see Shannon Ramirez for assistance.
The little things
Pens and note pads will be provided. Hand sanitizer will be provided. Masks are no longer required for indoor events, however we will have plenty of masks on hand for anyone who would like one.
Transit Info
By car: If you are an ‘A’ or ‘C’ pass holder at historic campus or Redwood City, there are numerous parking areas all within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the venue (Track & Field Parking Lot, GSB parking structure, and parking on Memorial Way). Daily parking permits are available if you don't have a monthly parking pass.
By Caltrain: From the Palo Alto Caltrain station, take the ‘Y’ line Marguerite shuttle to the ‘Galvez and Visitor Center’ bus stop. The Traitel Building is located a short walk from this stop (approximately 10 minutes.). Or walk from the station to the Traitel building in about 25 minutes.
Field Staff Retreat Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Rebekah Rohrbach (UMG)
Johnathan Eaglin (GSE)
Planning Committee
Kelly Beals (DAPER)
Wendy Chou (PG)
Nick Heinzen (Earth)
Vani Kane (MCD)
Julie Mitchell (SLS)
Brian Perlmutter (MCD)
Shilpi Tiwari (TSF)
Fred Tomlin (MCD)
Nirit Hazan (OL&P)
Shannon Ramirez (OL&P)
Executive Sponsor
Amy Wilson (Office of VP)
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