Women in Localization Fireside Chat: Leveraging Global Experience for Career Growth and Competitive Edge

Track: Professional | P6 |   Everyone |
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Held in: Steinbeck 3
Presenters:
Winnie Heh - Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) 
Nataly Kelly - Zappi
Host: Eva Zhuo

Your multicultural background isn’t just a part of your story—it’s your competitive advantage. In this dynamic conversation, Winnie Heh interviews Nataly Kelly, a global marketing executive and author of Brand Global, Adapt Local, about how international experience shapes leadership, drives business impact, and creates career opportunities. Nataly shares how growing up in a small town fueled her global aspirations, how linguistic and cultural fluency sharpen leadership skills, and how businesses thrive by embracing diverse perspectives. Attendees will gain actionable insights on leveraging their unique backgrounds for career success, influence, and leadership in a rapidly globalizing world. This Women in Localization-sponsored event celebrates the power of diverse experiences in advancing careers within the global industry.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how to turn cultural fluency into a leadership advantage; discover how companies value international experience — and how to position yours; get inspired to see your multicultural background as a career superpower