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51 min Panel

How 3 PMs Rebuilt Their Careers After Layoffs (Plus Q&A)

Getting laid off as a project manager hits hard. It’s not just about losing a job—it’s the uncertainty that follows. How do I explain this on my resume? Should I jump back in or take a step back? Could freelancing be an option? It’s a lot to figure out, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us on March 26 at 12pm EDT for a candid conversation with three PMs who’ve been through it—and made it out stronger. They’ll share exactly how they rebuilt their careers after a layoff, what worked (and what didn’t), and how you can move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re actively job hunting, exploring new options, or just want to be prepared for whatever comes next, this session will be packed with real talk and real strategies to help you bounce back.

This session will be split into two parts.

Part 1 – Open

During this 30 minute session, you’ll learn:

  • What it’s really like to experience a layoff as a PM and how to process it
  • The first steps you should take—both emotionally and professionally—after getting laid off
  • Different career paths you can explore, from landing your next job to freelancing or taking a career break

Part 2 – Members Only

For the second half of the session, our speakers will be hosting a private Q&A for DPM Members only. Members will be able to get their most pressing questions answered in real time by our featured speakers.

Host

Kelsey Alpaio
By Kelsey Alpaio
Senior Editor

My career as an editor and writer has always been about helping people thrive at work. Now, as the Senior Editor for The Digital Project Manager, I'm excited to keep that mission going strong. Before joining DPM, I was a senior associate editor at Harvard Business Publishing, where I helped build the publication’s vertical for early career professionals.

Guests

Thako Harris
Founder

Thako Harris is a seasoned operations and resourcing veteran, with over 11 years of experience within the discipline of project management. His client roster includes recognizable brands such as: Subaru, Noom, GNC, Comcast. Most recently Thako led a department of eight senior project managers, focusing on process implementation, resource management, utilization and profitability, as well as managing his own portfolio of clients. With a broad range of career experiences, Thako brings a fresh, human perspective to agency operations.

Nadaa Baqui
Marketing & Creative Operations Manager

Nadaa is an accomplished digital project manager with over 10 years of experience. Specializing in leading cross-functional teams, marketing campaigns, and immersive experiences for global brands, she has spearheaded cutting-edge mobile and web applications that leverage emerging technologies like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Nicolassa Galvez
Grantwriter | Anti-Career Coach

Nicolassa is a former PM with a career spanning nonprofit leadership, marketing, and creative consulting. After navigating career shifts of her own, she now coaches people who feel stuck or undervalued in their careers. Having worked in both structured corporate and mission-driven spaces, she brings her candid style to what it really means to move through tough and unexpected career transitions.

This content is exclusive to DPM Members!

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