PSRC - Puget Sound Relocation Council

Thank you to the PSRC - Puget Sound Relocation Council Board, committees, sponsors, speakers, corporate & supplier members, and guests for such a wonderful spring meeting at Topgolf Renton yesterday. The insights shared by our speakers were so valuable and timely. Also thank you to everyone who participated in our time capsule activity and shared their predictions on where they see mobility in 3-5 years. The time capsule is locked and will be opened at a future date. Thanks to all who participated in the YP hosted WERC Foundation for Workforce Mobility walk, and those who donated to support our scholarships and charities. Corporate Panel: The Evolving Role of Talent Mobility – Past, Present & Future – Evolution of talent mobility roles and strategies; leveraging supplier partners to meet evolving needs. Erin Weber Eileen MacDonald Magnus Johnson Liz Emerson Supplier Panel: Tax and Immigration Update: Location Strategy, Business Travel, and Considerations for an Election Year Jennifer (Jenn) Fontaine, GMS-T Steven Herlocker Ryan Harris

Thank you PSRC - Puget Sound Relocation Council for organizing a delightful afternoon of learning, comaraderie and reconnection with mobility friends and colleagues. The presentations and conversations were inspiring and insightful. Much appreciation for hosting this excellent gathering. Dawn Brandenburg; Elodie Bridenne, CPA; Farrell Elliott; Ryan Harris; Jennifer (Jenn) Fontaine, GMS-T; Eileen MacDonald; Ann Marie Tran; Liz Emerson; Magnus Johnson; Erin Weber; Steven Herlocker; Ann Marie Tran #mobilitymanagement #relocation #relocationservices #movingwithkids #schoolplacement #globalmobility

⚠️Speaker Feature⚠️ Liz Emerson is the Program Manager, Global Mobility and Immigration at Slalom, a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation! Liz has over 25 years of US immigration experience. She manages the day-to-day administration of all US immigration matters at Slalom. She is also involved in global expansion and the setting up of immigration sponsorship requirements in new markets. Some fun facts about Liz✨ - Her favorite pastime is cooking, and she is always up for something spicy to eat! - She loves a good craft cocktail, too, and has fun experimenting at home with different recipes. Come see Liz next week! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Moderator Mention⚠️ Jenn Fontaine with The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be joining our Supplier Panelists to moderate the discussion at our Spring Meeting on April 24th! Jenn is our Corporate Membership Chair, and is the Senior Global Mobility Analyst for The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Let's get to know Jenn a little bit more: - In addition to serving on our board, Jenn is the Secretary of the Banchero Disability Partners - Before mobility, Jenn spent some career time working in other arms of HR, including talent, recruitment and HR operations. - When Jenn isn't working, she is volunteering, crafting, enjoying the outdoors, and laughing🖖 Join Jenn on 04/24 durring our supplier panel! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Moderator Mention⚠️ Erin Weber from Envoy Global will be joining our Corporate Panelists to moderate the discussion at our Spring Meeting on April 24th! Erin currently serves as the Vice President of PSRC and is the Director of Brand & Community at Envoy Global! Here are some facts about our Corporate Panel Moderator: - Erin is an active board member of the Portland Relocation Council as well as WERC's Young Professionals Task Force. - Erin is an AVID foodie, making sure to hit all of the best spots, wherever she travels! - Erin has run four, YES FOUR, marathons and shares a birthday with Captain James T. Kirk, who WILL also be born (on 03/22/2228) in her Hometown of Riverside, Iowa. 🖖 Come see Erin on 04/24! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Speaker Feature⚠️ Magnus Johnson will be joining is of our Corporate Panel - "The Evolving Role of Talent Mobility" – Past, Present & Future – Evolution of talent mobility roles and strategies; leveraging supplier partners to meet evolving needs. Let's get to know Magnus: - Magnus manages Expedia Group's Global Immigration Program and has been with Expedia since 2014 - Expedia's Immigration Program has quadrupled in size during Magnus's tenure - Magnus has supported Expedia through multiple mergers and acquisitions, as well as other restructuring projects from an immigration perspective ✨Fun Fact✨ Magnus has gone through the entire US immigration process from arriving to the US on a Student Visa, to being a Naturalized Citizen Join the discussion on 04/24! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Speaker Feature⚠️ Ryan Harris will be joining is of our Supplier Panel - "Tax and Immigration Update: Location Strategy, Business Travel, and Considerations for an Election Year" Here is some information about Ryan: - Ryan began his immigration law career more than 15 years ago as a paralegal with a renowned immigration law firm. - Ryan has been admitted to practice for over nine years and has represented many clients, from multinational employers with large foreign national populations to small, developing startups. - His practice has been primarily focused on nonimmigrant visa issues and complex USCIS and Consular adjudications that require innovative strategic approaches. - He also guides clients on options for permanent residence sponsorship and general compliance issues. - Ryan has also worked with the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project and various other Bay Area NGOs to defend immigrants’ rights outside of the business context. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Speaker Feature⚠️ We are excited to have Steve Herlocker from KPMG on our Supplier Panel - "Tax and Immigration Update: Location Strategy, Business Travel, and Considerations for an Election Year" Here is some information about Steve: -Steve is a Partner overseeing KPMG’s Seattle Global Mobility Services (GMS) for Pacific Northwest based clients. He has been with KPMG since 2005 providing tax compliance and consulting services to global mobility programs across many different industries and client sizes. -Steve serves as lead partner for several multinational clients accounts including Fortune 100 premier clients. Steve’s industry experience is broad and includes technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. Steve has extensive and specialized knowledge in multiple GMS service offerings including: -Steve leads the tax compliance and consulting functions for various sized global mobility services programs and has strong relationships with high net worth and executive level individuals including CEOs, CFOs, and corporate officers. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

We can't wait for our first meeting of 2024👏🎉 If you haven't registered, do so before April 15th when prices increase!📈 Also don't wait too long, ⛔️we have limited space for this event!⛔️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ

⚠️Spring Meeting Update⚠️ We are excited to have some education📚 topic updates and price change 💸 updates for you today! Take a look below! Keep an eye out 👀 next week for our Speaker Announcements! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8WmDYzQ