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JoAnn Truchan

The Finer Points of Public Speaking

Track: Collaborative Communication
Speakers: JoAnn Truchan
Time: 11:00 - 11:20 am
Room: WPU 538

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The Finer Points of Public Speaking. People seldom realize how many different ways there are to engage in “public speaking”. Anything from giving a presentation to running a meeting to introducing yourself. And now with virtual meetings, there are even more variations. Learn to recognize these situations and get some tips on how best to navigate them.

About JoAnn Truchan

JoAnn is the Program Manager for the Air Quality Engineering & Permitting Program at the Allegheny County Health Department. She received her Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and her Masters of Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She is a licensed professional engineer and a Distinguished Toastmaster, so she knows all the perils of trying to be an engineer AND do public speaking. One day she’ll have free time and be able to tell you what she does in it.