Event Calendar

Join PMI Alaska Chapter for our monthly Speaker Dinner & Networking Event at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage. This event brings together project management professionals from across Alaska for an evening of professional connection, knowledge sharing, and community engagement.

This month, we are pleased to welcome Sharita Napper, PMP, who will present "Project Management in Style: Leading with Confidence, Credibility, and Authenticity"

Project management is about far more than schedules, budgets, and methodologies—it is ultimately about people. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Sharita will explore how personal branding, executive presence, and authenticity can become powerful tools for leading successful projects, influencing stakeholders, and building trust across teams.

Using fashion as a relatable metaphor, Sharita demonstrates that “style” extends far beyond clothing. It encompasses how project professionals communicate, lead, build relationships, and show up in every interaction. Attendees will discover how their personal brand shapes perceptions, influences decision-making, and impacts project outcomes—whether they intentionally cultivate it or not.

As AI and automation continue to transform the profession, uniquely human skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, adaptability, influence, and relationship-building are becoming increasingly valuable. Through practical examples and an interactive self-reflection exercise, participants will identify the leadership qualities they want to be known for and assess whether their daily actions reinforce that professional identity.

Attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen their executive presence, elevate their personal brand, and confidently step into the leadership roles they aspire to achieve.

Speaker Bio

Sharita Napper is a PMP-certified leader and published children’s book author who brings creativity, 

strategy, and a passion for people development to everything she does. With more than a decade of experience leading complex projects, educational initiatives, and large-scale organizational events, she has built a reputation for transforming ideas into impactful results.

Committed to lifelong learning, mentorship, and community engagement, Sharita actively supports professional development through volunteer service, leadership initiatives, and educational programs. Her work continues to inspire others to expand their skills, broaden their perspectives, and achieve meaningful success in both their personal and professional lives.

This event is designed to provide a welcoming environment for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field, offering opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and stay connected with Alaska’s project management community.

Bonus: Networking, dinner, drinks, and a door raffle are included with registration.

PDUs: 1 PDU

Event Agenda

🕕 6:00–6:30 PM – Networking and Dinner
🕕 6:30–6:40 PM – Monthly Chapter Update
🕢 6:40–7:40 PM – Featured Presentation by Sharita Napper
🕗 7:40–8:00 PM – Q&A, Door Raffle, Closing Remarks, and Adjournment