We Are Your Partners
CUP not only introduces you to inspiring leaders but helps you to become one, offers you the opportunity to give back to your community, gives you access to capital to grow your business, and connects you to like‐minded people so that we can all be more powerful.
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Encouraging Diversity
CUP secures strategic board and career placements for our highly motivated and qualified members.
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Access to Capital
Creating and expanding minority and women business opportunities is key to the growth and vitality of our economy.
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Empowering Leaders
CUP prepares talented, visionary minority and women professionals to become powerful civic and political leaders through our Fellows program.
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- A network of minority and women professionals
- A community of emerging and distinguished leaders
- Resources to strengthen your business
- Inspiring colleagues and mentors
- Bold new career opportunities
- The chance to lead in your community
August 2010 CUP Political Spotlight – Senator Betty Little
What motivated you to get into politics? I left a teaching career to raise a family of six children. Like most stay-at-home parents, I was busy volunteering for many organizations and developed a strong interest in being a part of something I knew would help others. That included volunteering on the campaigns of local candidates,read more
CUP Hosts Panel on “Rising to Leadership: Challenges & Opportunities as a Successful Asian American” April 26
As part of the Distinguished Leadership Series, CUP presented a “Rising to Leadership: Challenges & Opportunities as a Successful Asian American” on April 26. This event was hosted by JP Morgan. The dynamic panel included: Iris Chen, President, “I Have a Dream” Foudation; Eunu Chun, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP; John Liu, Comptroller of Newread more
CUP Honors Exceptional Leaders at 3rd Annual Gala
On April 8, welcomed 500 guests to our 3rd Annual Leadership Gala and raised over $600,000 to help us work even harder to increase the number of low-income students that graduate from college, generate access to capital for minority and women owned businesses, and expand and enhance civic participation and leadership in our communities! Aread more
2nd Annual Wall Street Partners Dinner
On September 29, CUP hosted its 2nd Annual Wall Street Partners Event which featured the heads of Investment Banking from five major investment firms. Over 150 minority and women senior-level executives were in attendance throughout the day. Guests found the discussions extremely engaging and informative. The host committee included CUP Members Tess Amodeo-Vickery, Karina Cabrera,read more
Inaugural Media and Entertainment Dinner
On November 10, CUP hosted its Inaugural Media and Entertainment Dinner for senior level media and entertainment executives featuring a rountable digital discussion. Omar Wasow, Co-Founder, BlackPlanet.com, moderated a panel of experts including: David Eun, Vice President, YouTube Content, Google; Smokey Fontaine, Chief Content Officer, Interactive One; Camille Hackney, SVP, Brand Partnerships & Commercial Licensing,read more
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Marvin Pierre
I am the Associate Dean of Scholar Life at Summit Academy Charter School in Red Hook, Brooklyn. As a call to action to address the low level of student achievement in Red Hook, we provide students with an educational environment that promotes academic excellence, integrity and character.
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BTW, the Digital Summit yesterday was a HUGE success. Many tks to everyone who attended. We hope you met some interesting ppl. #
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