Tigress Talks: Conversations with Princeton Women - Navigating Career Changes with Ann Marie Lavigne '98, VP Strategy at Snowflake (Virtual)
- Date
- 2025-06-13
- Host
- PWNNC
About this event
Career changes rarely happen in a straight line. Whether you are considering a new role, shifting industries, returning to a paused path, or simply trying to make sense of what comes next, this conversation is designed to give you a clearer view of how experienced leaders navigate those turning points. Tigress Talks: Conversations with Princeton Women brings that process into the open through a focused discussion with Ann Marie Lavigne ’98, VP Strategy at Snowflake. This event is a chance to hear an accomplished Princeton alum talk candidly about professional transitions, decision-making, and the realities behind building a career over time. It is especially well suited for people who want more than generic advice and are looking for perspective that feels practical, thoughtful, and grounded in real experience. About the Event Tigress Talks is part of a broader conversation-centered format that highlights Princeton women and the paths they have taken across leadership, work, and life. In this edition, the focus is on navigating career changes: how you assess opportunities, weigh tradeoffs, respond to uncertainty, and keep moving with intention when your career evolves. The featured speaker, Ann Marie Lavigne ’98, currently serves as VP Strategy at Snowflake. Her perspective offers attendees the opportunity to learn from someone operating at a high level of strategy and leadership while reflecting on the decisions and shifts that shape a professional journey over time. Although the title includes "Virtual," the listed event details indicate in person as the location type. Attendees should plan with that in mind and look for any final logistical updates from the organizer if needed. The format is likely to be conversation-driven, making space for both insight and connection rather than a one-way presentation. What to Expect Expect a structured but accessible discussion centered on the real mechanics of career change. Rather than abstract motivational themes, this kind of event works best as a close look at how professionals think through pivotal moments: when to stay, when to pivot, how to evaluate the right next move, and what strategic thinking looks like when applied to your own career. You can expect the session to include: A moderated conversation with Ann Marie Lavigne ’98 Discussion around career transitions, leadership growth, and professional reinvention Reflections on navigating change at different stages of a career Space for attendees to listen, learn, and connect around shared questions Because this event is tagged community, networking, meetup, and social, it is also likely to appeal to people who value the interpersonal side of career development. That may mean meeting other attendees who are asking similar questions, comparing notes across industries and stages, or simply being in a room where ambition and uncertainty can be discussed with honesty. This is not just about one person’s résumé. It is about using a specific career story as a lens for broader questions many people face: How do you recognize the right time to make a move? What does strategic risk look like? How do you build confidence when your next step is not obvious yet? Why Attend If you are in the middle of a transition, this event can help you feel less alone and more equipped. Hearing how a senior leader thinks about change can make your own questions feel more manageable. It can also sharpen the way you evaluate opportunities, especially if you are balancing growth, identity, stability, and long-term goals all at once. There is also real value in hearing career advice in conversation form rather than as a list of polished takeaways. Stories about inflection points, tradeoffs, and recalibration often reveal more than formal career guidance does. You may leave with a new framework for thinking about timing, a better question to ask yourself, or a more realistic understanding of how nonlinear strong careers often are. This event may be especially valuable if you want: Perspective from a Princeton alum in a senior strategic leadership role A more candid view of what career change can actually look like Insight that applies across industries, functions, and stages Community with other women and professionals thinking seriously about next steps A smart, time-efficient way to invest in your own professional reflection For Princeton women and those connected to this community, there is an added benefit: shared context. That can make the conversation feel more immediate, relevant, and actionable, especially when discussing ambition, transitions, and the evolving shape of a meaningful career. Practical Details Date: Thursday, June 12 Time: 5:00 PM PDT Location type: In person This event is best approached as both a learning opportunity and a professional community gathering. If you are actively exploring a change, it is worth arriving ready to listen closely and reflect on your own situation. If you are not in transition now, this is still a useful chance to build perspective before you need it. A few ways to prepare: Think about one career decision you are currently weighing, or one transition you may face in the next year Consider what you most want to learn from someone in a strategy leadership role Come ready to engage with other attendees if networking or discussion opportunities are part of the format If you have been wanting a more thoughtful conversation about career change, this is a strong room to be in. The combination of Princeton community, focused topic, and experienced leadership perspective makes this event especially relevant for anyone trying to navigate what comes next with more clarity and confidence.
Who should attend
This will be a strong fit if you want clear, experience-based perspective on career change and value being in conversation with an ambitious professional community. - You are considering a **career pivot** and want to hear how a senior leader has navigated transitions, tradeoffs, and strategic decision-making over time. - You are in the middle of a **role change, industry shift, or period of uncertainty** and would benefit from a grounded discussion that feels practical rather than generic. - You are a **Princeton alum or part of the Princeton women’s community** and want a more relevant, connected setting for professional reflection and networking. - You are building toward **leadership roles** and want insight into how career moves can shape long-term growth, influence, and responsibility. - You enjoy **thoughtful networking** and want to meet others who are asking serious questions about work, ambition, and what comes next. - You are not making a change right now, but you want to **learn before the next inflection point arrives** so you can approach future decisions with more confidence and perspective.