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Safe Horizon – Nonprofit Partner Spotlight – Jan. 2012

By Ijeoma | Published: January 27, 2012
Who is Safe Horizon? Safe Horizon provides advocacy and support to victims of crime and abuse, including domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, homeless youth and sexual assault, in all five boroughs of New York City. As the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, we work with partners at the City, State and Federal level to provide services andread more
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Ryan Moorehead – CUP Leadership Board Spotlight- Jan. 2012

By Ijeoma | Published: January 27, 2012
What is your occupation and how did you come to work in this field?       I am Vice President of Asset Management & Business Development for First Sterling Financial, Inc.  First Sterling is a nationally recognized syndicator of affordable housing, which has been in business for over 30 years.  We structure real estate transactions by bringing togetherread more
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Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council – Public Sector Spotlight – Dec. 2011

By Ijeoma | Published: December 22, 2011
  1. What motivated you to get into politics? Public service was the only thing that ever really interested me.  I don’t remember wanting to do anything else.  At St. Patrick’s elementary school library on Long Island, where I grew up, there was a rack of paperback biographies of trailblazing figures, and I read themread more
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DeWayne Louis – CUP Fellow Spotlight – December 2011

By Ijeoma | Published: December 22, 2011
  What is your occupation and how did you come to work in this field? I am currently a principle within the hedge fund group of Investcorp, a $13 billion alternative asset management firm.  I joined Investcorp in 2005 at the inception of the Firm’s North American and European hedge fund distribution business.  As aread more
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5th Anniversary Leadership Gala

By Ijeoma | Published: December 13, 2011
SAVE THE DATE 04.05.12 The Council of Urban Professionals’ 5th Anniversary Leadership Gala @ Espace New York City For sponsorship information, please contact: Samantha E. Erskine, Director of Development, at serskine@nycup.org or 646.619.5187
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2012 CUP Fellow Applications Now Available Online!

By Ijeoma | Published: December 9, 2011
BECOMING A CUP FELLOW Who should apply? CUP is looking for talented professionals of color and women who are interested in learning about civic engagement and becoming leaders in their communities. Strong candidates are ambitious, dynamic, and creative and have a desire to strengthen and build platforms that will enhance the lives of others.  Candidatesread more
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CUP Welcomes New Director of Development, Samantha Erskine

By Ijeoma | Published: November 22, 2011
“I am excited to have joined such an innovative and progressive organization. CUP’s 21st century model of building leadership falls completely in line with my values and ‘Theory of Change.’ I’m looking forward to utilizing my development and strategic communications skills as vehicles for social change!” ~Samantha
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2nd Annual Conversation on Board Service

By Ijeoma | Published: November 22, 2011
Moderator David Saltzman Executive Director – Robin Hood Foundation Panelists Bridget Fawcett Managing Director and CFO, Global Banking – Citi MASS MoCA Foundation Berkshire Theatre Festival Stephanie Mann Director of Global Banking – Citi New York Needs You Luis Penalver Partner – Cahill Gordon & Reindell LLP NAACP Legal Defense Fund Gregg Walker Senior Viceread more
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5th Annual CUP Holiday Party

By Ijeoma | Published: November 22, 2011
Click Here to RSVP Holiday Party Sponsor The Beautiful Experience Beauty. Luxury. Cutting Edge Interior & Floral Design The Council of Urban Professionals connects, empowers, and mobilizes the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders.
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Michael Garner, Chief Diversity Officer, MTA – Public Sector Spotlight – Nov. 2011

By Ijeoma | Published: November 22, 2011
  What motivated you to get into diversity and civil rights? Diversity found me.  I’m originally from Harlem but grew up in Chicago.  One of my first positions out of college was at the NYC Housing Authority, where I was a senior procurement officer.   The Honorable Laura Blackburn became Chair of the NYC Housing Authorityread more
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