Speaker Series is an annual
gathering of young professionals from across the New York Tri-State
area as well as across the country that highlights the empowering experiences
and inspiring stories of a panel of accomplished Filipino Americans.
This year, Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment, Inc.
(CORE) is planning two events around the theme of Education. On
June 25, we will focus on the Profession, featuring Filipino Americans
in Education, to include teachers, professors, administrators in academia
and other forms of education, regardless of discipline. On October
22, we will look more closely at Literacy and Literature, focusing on
issues around Education in the Filipino community and how Filipinos
are perceived through literature.
Note: There is a per ticket service fee of $1 for online purchases. It will be noted as Shipping & Handling when you checkout.
CORE members are those individuals who have applied or renewed their membership as of 12/1/2008 AND have completed an Orientation Session since 1/1/2008. For questions about your membership, please e-mail us at membership@core-nyc.org.
Purchasing tickets does not guarantee entry in the opt-in directory. Each person must register to be included in the directory. Please register on-line by clicking here. Questions? E-mail admin@core-nyc.org.
*To be included in the opt-in directory,
you must register by June 17.
PURPOSE
This one-day event is a moderated
panel discussion and networking reception with prominent Filipino professionals.
This program provides members, guests and attendees insight on achieving
success through the empowering stories of selected panelists who represent
the field of education. CORE will highlight success among our peers
to demonstrate the far and wide impact of their work ethic and achievements
upon their industry and community.
TARGET AUDIENCE
General CORE membership, invited
guests, young professionals and the general public.
HISTORY:
In partnership with the Philippine
Consulate General of New York, CORE developed its signature event in
2003, focusing on the stories of successful Filipino Americans from
a diverse range of industries, including politics, investment banking,
media and non-profit management. Since that time, the organization
has coordinated five (5) more events that focused on public service,
entrepreneurship, and Filipino-Americans in Music and Entertainment
(FAME).
Past participants include:
Analisa Balares - CEO and
Founder, Womensphere
Irene Bueno - Former Official
in Clinton Administration, Co-founder of Nueva Vista Group LLC;
Paul E. Butler - Director
of Program Enterprises, VH-1 Music First (VH1) and Country Music Television
(CMT);
Lando Felix - Co-Founder,
Enyce and Mecca USA Clothing Brands
Sarah Gambito - Author,
Professor, co-Founder of Kundiman
Eric Lachica - Executive Director,
American Coalition for Filipino Veterans;
Victor Lirio - Founder and
Artistic Director, Diverse City Theater Company
Rich Pangilinan (DJ Riddler),
Record Label Executive, Entrepreneur, Producer/Remixer, Musician, Radio
DJ: KTU 103.5 FM;
Laarni Almendrala Ragaza,
an associate editor for widely-circulated PC Magazine; and
Robert Rivas, former mayor
of Bergenfield, NJ.
As CORE's signature event, the
Speaker Series Program is the premiere opportunity in the New York City
tri-state area to showcase the amazing impact of Filipino Americans.
It provides a unique insight on how to achieve career fulfillment as
a Filipino American, how to navigate industries and politics in the
workplace, and how best to discover personal success while developing
professional achievement.
