Join the MI-ACE group at GRCC for an inspiring Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn with Jane Newton, MLRHR, SHRM‑SCP, Vice President of People & Culture at Creative Dining Services. Jane will lead a conversation on the topics of career growth, leadership, and the realities of navigating burnout and mental health as a woman in the workplace.
Jane will share her personal journey from working her parents’ deli drive-thru to earning a seat at the executive table—reflecting on the intentional steps, bold decisions, and pivotal challenges that shaped her leadership path. With honesty and heart, she will discuss the pressures of high‑visibility roles, her own experiences with burnout, and the practices she uses to safeguard her mental health while leading with purpose.
A passionate advocate for psychological safety and normalizing mental health conversations, Jane believes that every story shared opens the door for someone else to seek help. Her leadership centers on creating workplaces where people can thrive, feel valued, and pursue their potential without sacrificing well‑being.
Attendees will leave with practical insights on building a meaningful career, advancing as a woman in leadership, and sustaining both personal and professional resilience.
MI-ACE is a statewide organization that is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment for women by identifying, developing, encouraging, advancing, linking, and supporting (IDEALS) women in higher education careers throughout the state. The GRCC MI-ACE group works to offer opportunities at GRCC that align with these goals. All staff and faculty are welcome to participate.