Webinar: Balancing Family and Work

In this webinar, hear from a panel of professionals about their experiences balancing family and work. Then, engage in a roundtable discussion with the presenters and other attendees about the challenges and joys of family and career.

About the Presenters

• Vinny Jackson has worked at the University of Delaware, serving in roles such as conference events technician, facility and event operations manager in the University Student Centers, and as assistant director with community standards & conflict resolution. Currently, Vinny serves as the director for facilities & event operations with the University Student Centers. Vinny earned a master’s degree in higher education aAdministration from the University of Delaware. A committed volunteer with ACUI, Vinny has held various leadership roles, including serving as regional director in 2020 and most recently on the 2027 Conference Planning Team. Vinny has been a spouse, a parent for over 17 years, and a caregiver for an elderly family member. 
• Dr. Melinda Wallace has worked for the University of Alabama for the past 14 years in positions increasing in responsibility. She recently joined the University’s Agility Continuous Improvement Team to help lead university-wide efforts that foster innovation, streamline operations, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Prior to this, she was executive director for process review and financial compliance, serving as internal consultant to shared administrative services departments. In this collaborative role, she evaluated project budgets and reports, built internal and external relationships, and served as compliance subject matter expert. In addition to higher education, her business management experience includes healthcare operations, state government, pharmaceutical and medical device research. Melinda holds an undergraduate degree in commerce and business administration, a MBA, and a Doctor of Education in higher education administration. She loves engaging with students as an adjunct instructor of management. She also mentors first-generation college students and volunteers on several nonprofit boards and committees throughout the community. She is active in her church and enjoys spending time with her husband, Karl, and their two children, Dylan and Abigail. 
• Jackie Grinvalds  is the director , Student Center operations & events at Emory University.

ACUI Core Competencies

• Human Resources 
• Planning 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, participants will:

• Know they are not alone in their struggles to balance their many life roles.
• Be ale to apply advice from others in the profession and contribute to their peers by sharing their own experiences.  

Registration Details

• Individual at Premium or Full Tier Member Campus: Free
• Individual at Digital Tier Member Campus – $20
• Individual at Nonmember Campus – $50

Each person who wants access to event or resources following event should register individually. Members must be associated with the correct campus account to receive the $0 rate, where applicable; please contact acui@acui.org with questions or issues.