Susan Conlon
Managing Director, Human Resources
Quantitative Management Associates LLC
 
Erika Pearson
Director of Membership Rewards Servicing & Partner Management
American Express


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UPCOMING CUP EVENTS 

  

 

4th Annual Lawyers Forum 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Eventi Hotel

By invitation-only

Attendee Profile: Partner at Law Firm, Senior In-House Counsel, Senior Attorney in the Public Sector (or equivalent and above)

 

5th Annual Media & Entertainment Forum 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Eventi Hotel

By invitation-only 

Attendee Profile: Senior Vice President (or equivalent and above) 

 

Challenges & Opportunities: Potential Impact of the Affordable Care Act

Monday, October 21, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Pfizer 
Click here to RSVP 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  

CUP NEWS 

 
LATINO HERITAGE MONTH
In recognition and celebration of Latino Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), what are you doing as a successful professional of color to help others achieve success? Post responses on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
 
LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY TIPS 
Sonnia Shields, Managing Director, CUP's Leadership Institute, was featured in an article, Secrets of A Successful Business Career, discussing leadership diversity tips on The Root.com.

 

NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER FORUM 
On Wednesday, September 4, CUP held a New York City Comptroller Forum, hosted by BakerHostetler. The event featured a moderated discussion with NYC Comptroller Candidate John L. Burnett, Former Governor of New York Eliot Spitzer, and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, on the key campaign issues and their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The conversation was moderated by Juan Manuel Benitez, Political Anchor for NY1 Noticias. 
 
 

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH MISTY COPELAND & RUBEN SANTIAGO- HUDSON   

On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, CUP held a Distinguished Leadership Series event featuring Misty Copeland Soloist, American Ballet Theatre and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Award Winning Actor, Writer, and Director. The conversation was moderated by Susan Fales-Hill, Author, Imperfect Bliss. The event explored fostering leadership in the performing arts, creating opportunity & inclusion for diverse professionals in the performing arts, and balancing creativity & business within the performing arts arena.  

    

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CUP MEMBERS! 

Click here to see the full list of our new members.

CUP MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

  

CONGRATULATIONS TO MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 

 

Jacques-Philippe Piverger, CUP Board Member, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer MPOWERD, Inc, was featured on a CNBC segment, Power Pitch, "The little light that helped a start up raise over $1.5 Million" on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. For more information, click here

 

Paymon Rouhanifard, 2010 CUP Fellow, was appointed superintendent of Camden, NJ schools. For more information, click here

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER 

CUP welcomes our new Manager of Finance & Accounting, Rashidah White. To learn more about Rashidah, click here.   

  

CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES 


CUP fosters a culture of reciprocity among its members. As a CUP member you have committed to:

* Being aware of other CUP members' interests;
* Helping identify opportunities within your broader networks; and
* Actively championing each other

Please email tbiancone@nycup.org and let us know if you have made a connection or opportunity through the CUP community.

Click here to see CUP Member Principles. 

 

DIVERSITY LISTS 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 40 UNDER 40 
Nominations for Crain's New York Buisness 40 under 40 list, class of 2014, will open on Oct. 28, 2013, and close Dec. 9, 2013, at midnight. To view the Class of 2013, click herePlease email tbiancone@nycup.org and let us know if you nominated anyone from the the CUP community.
 
WHO DO YOU SUGGEST? 
Business Insider is taking suggestions on who should be on The 25 Most Influential African-Americans In Technology list. Please email tbiancone@nycup.org and let us know if you suggested anyone from the the CUP community.

OTHER NEWS

13th ANNUAL WALL STREET SUMMIT
The New America Alliance's (NAA) 13th Annual Wall Street Summit will be held from October 8-10, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The Annual Wall Street Summit is NAA's flagship event convening CEOs, entrepreneurs, top business leaders, high-ranking government officials, and other thought-leaders to discuss American Latino participation in building the economic vitality of our nation. For more information, click here

  

THE LARGEST FORUM ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 

Join New York State agencies and public authorities in a unique, two-day experience designed to help you identify the right projects for your company. The 2013 New York State MWBE Forum will be held on Thursday, October 3, through Friday, October 4, 2013, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. To register, click here.
 
OPEN CALL FOR THE PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS 
The Pipeline Fellowship has opened a call for applications for its Fall 2013 Angel Investing Bootcamp in San Francisco, as well as its Spring 2014 Angel Investing Bootcamp in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, DC, and NYC. To submit an application click here. If you have any questions email info@pipelinefellowship.com.
 
THE NATIONAL PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 
The National Principals Leadership Institute (NPLI) is inviting business leaders to join its newly-created Advisory Board. NPLI will be hosting a private breakfast on November 12th to launch this initiative and will be reserving 5 spots for CUP members who may be interested. Please contact Rachel Nadjarian at 212-828-3176 for more information.  

  

  

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

Does your company have employment opportunities that you would like us to share with CUP's diverse network of professionals?  If so, please reach out to us!  We can post your reviewed and approved job position(s) in our newsletter and on our website. Contact Us.

 

BlackRock is hiringLearn more...
  
Colgate- Palmolive Company is hiring. Learn more...
 
News Corporation is hiring. Learn more...
 
Nielsen is hiring. Learn more...
 
Pfizer is hiring. Learn more...

  

UBS is hiring. Learn more...
 
To learn more about other job opportunities, click here...

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JOIN THE CUP TEAM! 

  

SENIOR PROGRAM INTERN
CUP seeks a Senior Program Intern to support the CUP Leadership Institute. Read more...

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT INTERN

CUP seeks a Senior Membership Engagement Intern to support the Membership Program. Read more...

  

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT INTERN

CUP seeks a Senior Development intern to support in the areas of Development and Fundraising. Read more... 

 

SENIOR MARKETING & EVENTS INTERN 

CUP seeks a Marketing Senior Intern to work and learn in the areas of marketing, communications, event planning, and partner relations. Read more...

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WANT TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY? 

 

Is your non-profit organization seeking talented board candidates? Are there any non-profits or public sector agencies that you would like the opportunity to support as a board member? If so, reach out to us! Every day, we look to forge new connections with organizations seeking dynamic board candidates. We encourage you to send us both your suggestions and interests. Contact Us.

  

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JOIN CUP TODAY

 

Not a CUP member? Become a part of a unique network of diverse professionals who share an interest in making connections, creating opportunities, developing their professional and leadership expertise, and making transformative impact on their communities. Learn More Today!

  

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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION?

 

The CUP newsletter is an effort to better inform our members and broader CUP family of the programs, events, and opportunities that are central to our mission and our issues. All submissions should be submitted to info@nycup.org by the 5th of the month at 5:00pm for consideration in the next newsletter.

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