APRIL 2021 Events, Opportunities & Connections!
Hola ,
Yes, I get that it's Thursday and this usually goes out on Mondays, but it's been a hectic week!
Still, I wanted to make sure we shared this week's events, jobs and opportunities and wished you a Happy Earth Day!
Specifically, there are a few grant opportunities that expire this week, so be sure to check them out.
Look over this week's Events, Celebrations, Career Opportunities, Resources and Help An Amiga and TAKE ACTION.
Clubhouse invites are always available; simply reply to this email!
Upcoming Events
Check out these events by fellow Latina Professionals in the LatinaMeetup family. Show up and use the hashtag #LatinaMeetup to let us know you were there!
Daily at 10:00 AM EST - AMIGOS CHAT on Clubhouse
Join us every day at 10AM to connect with other Latino and Latina friends on the Cluhbouse app. Share your pitch and make connections. Reply to this email if you need an invite.
4/22 - Latinos on LinkedIn: 👊🏽 Connections & Strategy
4 PM EST - Are you on LinkedIn and want to connect to other Latino professionals? Need some tips to elevate your LinkedIn strategy? 💡 Let's connect and share tips!
4/23 - CAMINO to C-SUITE: 3 PM EST - Weekly Room helping Latinx Professionals discussing getting to executive and leadership positions in various industries. Leaders and Aspiring Leaders Welcome !
4/24 - Puerto Rican Bomba Percussion Workshop - Online
2 PM EST - Save the date and join us to learn the fundamentals of Puerto Rican bomba percussion from the comfort of your home!
4/25 - Body Image within The Latinx Community 2 PM EST - We'll talk all things Body Image within our Latinx culture. A safe space to speak about experiences/solutions. Understand where these stigmas are rooted from & empowering each other.
4/26-4/28 - The 27th Annual Latina Action Day - A 3-Day Virtual Conference
12 PM EST Join HOPE for our annual public policy issues conference: the virtual 27th Annual Latina Action Day® on April 26th-28th via Zoom! We'll hold three online sessions over the course of three days bringing together some of California's top thought-leaders and experts to discuss issues affecting the Latina community.
4/28 - The Magistra Book Club presents SABRINA & CORINA
3 PM EST - Join the conversation in exploration of this month's Magistra Book Club Feature:
SABRINA & CORINA by KALI FAJARDO-ANSTINE
Help An Amiga
Luz Nazario asks...
Hola! Looking for resources or a knowledgeable Latina that can co moderate a room discussion on ageism en nuestra comunidad. Hit her up in the Facebook group if you have a resource for her.
Danay (that's me) is looking for...
Experts in the following fields for a Clubhouse event:
IP Lawyer
Tax Expert
Business Lawyer
Must be able to chat on Clubhouse.
Will supply an invite if you need one.
Career Opportunities
These are opportunities being shared by recruiters and partners who reached out to LatinaMeetup.
Masthead Media Spring/Summer 2021 Internship
They are actively seeking a Spring/Summer 2021 Intern to work with our team to build our portfolio of content marketing clients, develop social content for our company, as well as supporting the execution of key events and networking programming. This part-time internship position (~10 to 20 hours per week) offers full remote flexibility and can be done for school credit if desired.
Chicago United is seeking a Director of Minority Business Partnerships. This position is an integral part of our leadership team and reports to the President & CEO. We seek a talented individual with a passion for building an inclusive business environment where minority businesses grow and thrive. The Director will lead the organization’s priority to position Chicago United as the thought leader in minority business development.
Judy Pineda Neufeld for Somerville City Council Ward 7
The campaign manager will oversee all people involved with the campaign, oversee campaign operations, and manage the budget effectively and efficiently.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Associate Director, Social Justice Education and Student Engagement
New England Aquarium Director of Individual Giving. The Director of Individual Giving will play a critical role in advancing the New England Aquarium, securing funds to create vibrant oceans for generations to come. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director will manage a portfolio of highly-rated prospects and donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Resources
Morgan Stanley’s Multicultural Innovation Lab Accelerator - Summer 2021
is an in-house accelerator for technology and technology-enabled startups across industries that are led by women and multicultural entrepreneurs. Applications are reviewed and proceeded to the next step on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to apply early due to limited space and high application volume. The cohort will start in August 2021. Deadline is April 27, 2021.
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists is offering two $5,000 scholarships for under-represented minorities (Black/African American, Native/American Indian, and Latinx/Hispanic American) pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate Degree in chemical, physical, medical, pharmaceutical, biological or related sciences and technology.
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability has launched the WCS Scholarship Membership to allow new members the opportunity to grow their knowledge, network, and careers to create their own impact on the green economy. Applications are open for the WCS Scholarship Membership April 1 - May 1, 2021.
Professional Certificate Training Programs - Grow with Google
Discover professional certificates developed by Google and designed to connect you to over 100 top employers who are hiring for related roles.
Apple’s Impact Accelerator is now accepting applications! AIA is designed for Black- and Brown-owned businesses that share our focus on innovation and our commitment to the environment. With customized training, access to Apple experts, and an expanding alumni community, our Impact Accelerator is tailored to support companies as they achieve their next stage of development. Deadline April 30, 2021.
Hispanic Heritage FoundationHispanic Heritage Foundation
#LeadingConEducación is a new program brought to you by Intuit TurboTax to help Latino youth and college students like you with access to educational grants and scholarships
Please share with any parents and students you know!
Our mission is to CELEBRATE, ELEVATE, and CONNECT Latina professionals in an effort to build our wealth and influence as a community.
When you have wealth and influence, EVERYONE wants to help you, listen to you, be a part of what you are doing. It creates a snowball of opportunity, and THAT is what I want for our community.
Here is how you can be a part of this movement.
- Add yourself to the Latina professionals directory.
- Tell your amigas about it.
- Be active in our Facebook group.
- Support your fellow Latina sisters in business and life.
- Brag about your success and your support of other Latina professionals in our group.
As always, reach out any time for assistance, questions or collaborations.
Un abrazo,
Danay Escanaverino
Founder LatinaMeetup
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