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Hola, Comadres.
Reminder! We are launching the Las Comadres Speaker Series TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 27, at 7pm EST (4pm PT; 5pm MT; 6pm CTS). Check your timezone.
Our inaugural speaker is Comadre Sylvia Acevedo. Corporate Board Director, C-Suite Executive, Community Leader, Author, Rocket Scientist, and Comadre.
Her topic: New Year, New Outlook for Latinas in America
Sylvia Acevedo is a devout believer in the power of transformation to change and improve lives, communities, organizations – and the world. She is a recognized leader whose innovation and growth strategies have been hallmarks of her career. Author of PATH TO THE STARS: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist, which details Sylvia’s personal journey from the dirt streets of Las Cruses, New Mexico to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the top executive tiers of Apple, Dell, IBM, Qualcomm and other U.S. technology leaders. Most recently, Sylvia served as CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. She was also Chair of President Obama’s White House initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics in early childhood leadership, and driver of the Administration’s Early Childhood Dual Language Education Policy. Sylvia is a national speaker on cybersecurity, workforce and leadership.
The session will be recorded and posted for all those who cannot attend.
See you tomorrow!
Maria C. Ferrer
Director of Programs
Las Comadres Para Las Americas
*** This event is for Comadres and special guests. ***
Join Las Comadres for your invitation
Dear Comadres,
You are cordially invited to the launch of the Las Comadres Speaker Series on Wednesday, January 27, at 7pm EST (4pm PT; 5pm MT; 6pm CTS).
Our inaugural speaker is Comadre Sylvia Acevedo. Corporate Board Director, C-Suite Executive, Community Leader, Author, Rocket Scientist, and Comadre.
Her topic: New Year, New Outlook for Latinas in America
Sylvia Acevedo is a devout believer in the power of transformation to change and improve lives, communities, organizations – and the world. She is a recognized leader whose innovation and growth strategies have been hallmarks of her career. Author of PATH TO THE STARS: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist, which details Sylvia’s personal journey from the dirt streets of Las Cruses, New Mexico to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the top executive tiers of Apple, Dell, IBM, Qualcomm and other U.S. technology leaders. Most recently, Sylvia served as CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. She was also Chair of President Obama’s White House initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics in early childhood leadership, and driver of the Administration’s Early Childhood Dual Language Education Policy. Sylvia is a national speaker on cybersecurity, workforce and leadership.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 27! Below is the zoom link. Check your time zone.
See you there!
Maria Ferrer
Director of Programming
We’re rolling in 2021 and continuing to bring Comadres together. Contact us to join in one of our many virtual activities and discover the joy of connecting with other Latinas around the US and the world.
DAILY, 8:30pm EST– Meditation Chant
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO
Every evening at 8:30pm EST, Comadre Nydia Marsella lead us into a Meditation Chant. Comadres and Friends welcomed.
THURSDAYS 7:30pm EST– Comadres Crochet Club
We are having so much fun! Comadre Jacqueline Lugo has started a Crochet Club for all. No experience needed. All you need is a ball of yarn and a crochet needle.
Here is the zoom link for Thursday night:
FRIDAYS, 9:15 am EST– Chair Yoga
Comadre Jeannie Diaz gives an early morning Chair Yoga class. All you need is a sturdy chair, small towel and bottle of water.
If you are interested in attending, please email Jeannie to confirm at: jnamste18@gmail.com.
FRIDAYS, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Happy Hour & Play Nights
Join Comadre Maria Ferrer as she hosts a Happy Hour that lets comadres share a little fun today as we start the weekend. BYOBeverage and share a little time. Some nights we play various virtual games like: virtual Bingo, Name that movie, and just spend time catching up and sharing laves.
Have an idea for a Comadre Get-together? Let us know.