COROLATION

IN THIS ISSUE

Volume IV, Issue VIII - September 2005

> Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims
> Making the Case for the Arts, Wednesday 9/21 @ 6:30pm
> NY Cares Day, Saturday 10/22 @ 9:30am
> Help Recruit the Next Fellows Class
> Announcing Coro's 2006 Rudin Awards Dinner Committee Co-Chairs
> New Faces at Coro New York
> Back to School for Exploring Leadership Students
> Fellows' Government Sector Placements Underway
> LNY XVII Explores the Logic of Chinatown
> Coro Alum on the Move
> Connect with Coro Alum
> Opportunities and Jobs in the Community

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DISASTER RELIEF FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction and devastation of several Gulf Coast states, many Coro community members have expressed an interest in contributing to disaster relief efforts.

FEMA has suggested that monetary contributions are the best way to provide for the long-term needs of hurricane victims. A host of organizations are currently accepting monetary donations, including the Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and Oxfam (www.oxfam.org). A more extensive list of established charities working on disaster relief can be found at www.charitynavigator.org. A number of local schools and universities are also collecting clothing and material goods for incoming students who were displaced from their homes. More information on these efforts is available online at participating schools' websites.

UPCOMING CORO ALUMNI PROGRAMMING

Making the Case for the Arts • Wednesday, Sept. 21^st from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Network with old and new Coro friends at "Making the Case for the Arts," the upcoming AlumNights event:

The space for this event has been generously donated by the Lee Young Hee Korea Museum. The museum, which opened in September of 2004, features beautiful costumes, personal ornaments, and traditional items for daily use in Korea in the later half of the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910).

The cost is $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Enjoy refreshments, view the gallery, and connect with other members of the Coro community. The panel will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Contact mchun@coro.org to RSVP if you have not already received and responded to the E-vite. Please note - as space is limited, you must RSVP to ensure admission to this event.

The members of the "Making the Case for the Arts" Event Committee - Helene Blieberg (Leadership New York XIV), Kerry McCarthy (Leadership New York XIV), and Anne Powell (Coro Fellow New York 2003) - hope to see you there!

AlumNights are fun and thoughtful events for Coro alumni, providing opportunities to explore the substantive issues of our day and to expand your alumni networks while catching up with old friends and classmates.

New York Cares Day • Saturday, Oct. 22^nd from 9:30am – 3:30pm

Please join Coro alumni and program participants for New York Cares Day, where over 8,000 volunteers are expected to turn out to revitalize New York's public schools:

Volunteer activities include painting murals and classrooms, organizing libraries and planting flowers at more than 100 New York City public schools. Please visit www.newyorkcaresday.org to register and join the Coro Team. Registration is now open, and all participants must sign up online by Friday, October 14^th. Lunch will not be provided, so feel free to bring your own.

Save the Dates

Wednesday,
September 21^st
6:30-8:30pm
AlumNights: "Making the Case for the Arts”

Saturday,
October 22^nd
9:30am-3:30pm
"New York Cares Day"

HEADS UP…WHAT'S NEW AT CORO?

Many new faces at Coro NY this month. With September have come several new cohorts of Coro program participants. Exploring Leadership's fall season is off to a lively start, while this year's Leadership New York class members wet their feet with a logic study and our new Fellows begin their first placements (see the Catch Up With Coro section). We have also welcomed several new staff members to our office (see the Transitions at Coro section).

You can help recruit the next Fellows class!

Did you have a great summer intern who will be finishing college this spring? Encourage her to apply for the 2006-2007 Fellows Program class. Taking a trip to your Alma Mater this fall? Let us know; we can help you prepare an info session on campus. Live out of town? Join a panel discussion about Coro in your area and help bring your experience to other potential leaders nationwide. Have a friend looking to make a career move? Suggest Coro as a way to go.

Wherever you are, you can help cultivate leadership by letting folks know about the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. Please contact Mona Chun mchun@coro.org to assist in reaching out to potential recruits this fall. If you have any suggestions for career-oriented events or similar outreach opportunities, let us know. Help make our next Fellows class a diverse and dynamic group! Deadline for applications is January 6^th, 2006.

Announcing Coro's 2006 Rudin Awards Dinner Committee Co-Chairs

We are pleased to announce that Board members Peter Neger and Nancy Youman (LNYVII) are leading the charge as Co-Chairs of Coro's annual benefit dinner. We are also thrilled to announce that both Liz Greenstein (LNY XI) and Dan Cohen (LNY XVI) have agreed to act as Alumni Chairs. Liz and Dan - along with an additional couple of to-be-confirmed Chairs from among alumni of the Fellows and Coro's other programs - will be working with Coro board and staff to identify honorees, fundraise, encourage alumni participation and build on our 2005 Dinner success. Funds from the Rudin Awards Dinner comprise one-third of our budget and are used to fund Coro programs serving a range of New Yorkers - from teens to older adults. If you are interested in joining the alumni committee as a class leader or would like to suggest names for Rudin honorees, please contact Heather Troup at (212) 248-2935 extension 309, or htroup@coro.org.

Transitions at Coro

New faces at Coro New York headquarters

With the 2005-2006 season in full swing, we've brought on board four new staff members to help us manage the growing needs and responsibilities at the Coro New York Leadership Center. Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our staff:

Amira El-Ghobashy
Amira El-Ghobashy is our new Program Associate, supporting our outreach, communications, and strategic partnership operations. Amira has served as a Training and Certification Specialist and a Project Manager at a leading New York-based multilingual communications company. While earning her BS in Communication Studies at New York University, Amira participated in a rigorous student leadership development program and directed several on-campus cultural initiatives and student-run organizations. Amira is a proud native of Queens, NY - the most ethnically diverse county in the United States. She can be reached at (212) 248-2935 extension 242, or aelghobashy@coro.org.

Joseph Lasher
Joseph Lasher is our new Office Manager, supporting several of our operations and technology functions. Prior to joining Coro, Joseph served in various administrative positions, most recently with a major magazine publishing company. Joseph is in the process of obtaining his BA from the City College of New York. Joseph is also a proud native and current resident of Queens, NY. He can be reached at (212) 248-2935 extension 221, or jlasher@coro.org.

Mona Chun
Mona Chun is our new Director of Outreach and Communications. Mona previously worked as a consultant for Coro since February. Prior to joining Coro, Mona spent over ten years in the international human rights field, highlighted by five years as founding Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Human Rights Action, an organization providing capacity-building training to human rights groups and leaders around the world. Mona has lived and worked in Paris, France and the Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa and speaks fluent French. She has a BA from Hofstra University and an MPA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Another native of diverse Queens, Mona is committed to learning to cook dishes from all the cuisines represented in her borough, and traveling to all the native lands of her neighbors to learn about their music, dance and social justice and activism landscapes. She can be reached at (212) 248-2935 extension 305, or mchun@coro.org.

Sheryl Parker
Sheryl Parker is our new Deputy Executive Director. Sheryl is a long-time friend of Coro and a graduate of Leadership New York XV. Prior to joining the Coro staff she served as Senior Director of Programs at New York Cares, a nonprofit organization which provides hands on volunteer services to social service and government agencies throughout the five boroughs. Sheryl holds a BA in Biology from Middlebury College and an MS in Public Health from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, reading and chasing after her 2 and 5 year olds. Sheryl was born and raised in the Boston area of Massachusetts. She can be reached at (212) 248-2935 extension 311, or sparker@coro.org.

The deadline for Coro's 2006-2007 Fellows Program in Public Affairs is January 6^th, 2006.

CATCH UP WITH CORO NY PROGRAMS

Back to school for Exploring Leadership students

On Tuesday, August 23^rd, 2005, the 25 students engaged in Coro's Exploring Leadership program delivered their final presentations at the NYC Department of Education. Each of four groups presented a summary of their research and recommendations on an education equity issue affecting their school; issues included school funding, school safety, high stakes testing and teacher quality. Congratulations to our young leaders on completing the first intensive phase of their year-round program! Exploring Leadership continues as an after-school program through the fall and spring.

This summer, the students participated in internships in education organizations across the City, interviewed key education leaders, and examined how the various sectors address education issues in New York City. Internship placements included the New York State Department of Education, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the New York Immigration Coalition and several other institutions. During the school year, participants will take what they've learned back to their school communities to educate their peers in how to take action on a pressing education issue. Best of luck to our youngest Coro class as they break new ground with Exploring Leadership's new season!

Fellows' government sector placements underway

The 2005-2006 Coro Fellows kicked off their year with a logic study presentation in and about the Chinatown(s) of New York on Monday, September 12^th. The group examined the Chinese diaspora in three concentrated regions of New York City - lower Manhattan, Sunset Park, Brooklyn and Flushing, Queens. The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) served as our partner organization for the week. Coro staff and alumni of both Leadership New York and the Fellows Program were in attendance. We'd like to thank David Chen (Executive Director), Steve Yip (Director of Operations) and Mabel Long (Executive Assistant) at CPC for helping us set up logistics for the study.

The Fellows have also recently started their government sector placements. Placements include partnerships with the following offices:

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer; State Senator Liz Krueger; Bronx Borough President's Office; New York City Councilmember Gale Brewer; New York City Council, Investigations Division; NYC Department of Small Business Services; NYC Department of Homeless Services; NYC Department of Youth and Community Development; NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; NYC Department of Parks and Recreation; NYC Department of Consumer Affairs; CUNY - La Guardia Community College.

LNY XVII explores the logic of Chinatown

Leadership New York begins its seventeenth year bigger and better. This group of 64 mid-career managers from the public, private and nonprofit sectors met on September 7^th for their orientation day. They spent the day getting to know a little bit about themselves and each other while performing a community logic study of Manhattan's Chinatown. The program kicked into high gear with the opening retreat on Saturday, September 17^th and Sunday, September 18^th at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, New York.

The beginning of the program year also brings with it an expanded program staff. Seth Hufford, Coro's Director of Strategic Partnerships, has been promoted to direct the Leadership New York program. He is joined by a consultant team with a depth of experience in both leadership and public policy issues: Marta Siberio and Mitty Owens. In addition, Marian Krauskopf of NYU Wagner's Research Center for Leadership in Action is providing support in program design.

Coro is proud to welcome the incoming LNY XVII program participants to the Coro family. Entering class members come from a wide range of professional backgrounds and affiliations:

• Zacchaeus O. Akinleye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority - NYC Transit
• Heather Alcock, Kaplan, Inc.
• Reshma Alva, United Way of New York City
• Latrise K. Ashford, Accenture LLP
• Chandler Bazemore, The Albert G. Oliver Program
• Nathalie Bernal, Accion New York
• Christopher Brown, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
• James Burke, City Parks Foundation
• Sharon Ife Charles, Center For Court Innovation
• Kim D'Abreu, Columbia University Medical Center
• William Darrow, New York County District Attorney's Office
• Mark Davis, Kaplan, Inc.
• Vicki Dawson, V. Dawson and Associates
• Dana DiPrima, The Leverage Group
• Eileen Doyle, Girl Scouts of the USA
• Jennifer Feldschneider, Consolidated Edison Co.
• Christina Tharp Flynn, NYC Housing Development Corporation
• Deirdre Flynn, New York Cares
• Mark Foggin, NYC Mayor's Office of Industrial & Manufacturing Businesses
• Celeste Frye, NYC Department of Small Business Services
• Amber Gay, NYC Administration for Children's Services
• Dory Hack, Center for Court Innovation
• David Harney, NYC Fire Department
• Adam Hellegers, NYC Housing Development Corporation
• Jed Herrmann, NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
• Michael Holloway, Edelman Public Relations
• Mary Beth Holman, The International Center
• Debra N. Jean-Louis, Metropolitan Transportation Authority - NYC Transit
• Lawrence Jennings, Brooklyn Public Library
• Steve Kastenbaum, 1010 WINS
• Kevin G. Kelly, NYC Department of Small Business Services
• Jean Kim, Political Consultant
• Una Kim, Morrison & Foerster LLP
• Joshua Kurland, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
• Jeffrey Lamb, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
• Melissa Lee, Pratt Area Community Council
• Elizabeth Lonigro, NYC Commission on Women's Issues
• Lisa Maluf, NYC Department of Finance
• Gretchen Maneval, Fifth Avenue Committee
• Karyn Margolis, Edelman Public Relations
• Andrew Martin, Volunteers of America - Greater New York
• Edwina Frances Martin, Legal Services for New York City
• Jamie Maslyn, Hargreaves Associates
• Sandra Morales-Tavares, Children's Aid Society
• Michael Nolan, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
• Ngozi Okaro, Phipps Community Development
• Nitzan Pelman, NYC Department of Education
• Eric Peterson, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Tanya Alexis Ramos, Time Warner/Taproot Foundation
• Nora Ranney, New York City Council
• Courtney Reed, Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Alschuler, Inc.
• Mark E. Reed, The Contact Fund
• Lexi Brownell Reese, American Express Company
• Jeffrey H. Richard, Columbia University
• Eric P. Robinson, Media Law Resource Center
• Cynthia Rubin, Flemming, Zulack & Williamson, LLP
• John Sanful, Career Gear
• Matthew Schaab, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
• Barbara Schulman, Urban Justice Center
• Michael Seo, Activehealth Management
• Triada Stampas, New York City Council
• Jeffrey Werner, NYC Office of Management and Budget
• Peggy Willens, NYC Department of Buildings
• Robert Zielony, ThePsychTeam.com

Welcome to our new LNY XVII and Fellows Program 2005-2006 classes!

CORO ALUM ON THE MOVE

William Malpica (Fellows Program 1991)
Nury and Will Malpica happily announce the birth of their new baby girl, Sarah Elizabeth, on August 14^th, 2005. Mom and baby are well. Please join us in congratulating the Malpicas on their special delivery!

Andel Koester (Fellows Program 2005)
Andel Koester has accepted a Junior Associate position in Public Relations & Public Affairs at Shepardson Stern + Kaminsky (SS+K), an integrated communications, design, advertising, public relations and public affairs firm based in New York (www.ssk.com). Please join us in congratulating Andel as she begins this new and exciting chapter of her career!

Toni Moore (Fellows Program 1999)
Congratulations to former Fellow Toni Moore (now Toni Michaels), who was recently married to law school sweetheart Jon Michaels. Toni and Jon were married on August 20^th, 2005 in New Haven, Connecticut after a 4-year courtship. Toni is currently working as an attorney in the tax group at Hogan & Hartson LLP in Washington, D.C., and husband Jon is a law clerk with Justice Souter. Best wishes to the newlyweds from the Coro family!

Robert Walsh (LNY V)
Robert Walsh will be among a selection of key experts attending the 14th Annual Crain's New York Expo on October 28^th, 2005. Rob is New York City's Commissioner of Small Business Services and a graduate of Coro's Leadership New York program. He is one of several participants who will be on-hand at the Expo providing a one-stop "instant assessment bullpen" to attendees. Congratulations to Rob on all his post-Coro success and on all the strides he continues to make in the public arena!

GET YOUR CORO ON: CONNECT WITH CORO ALUM

Stay Connected with Coro: Coro New York Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)

The Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) supports Coro’s work, raises awareness and funds for Coro and provides advice on Coro’s future. There are currently three CAAB committees: a Nominations and Strategic Partnerships Committee, a Program Committee and a Fundraising and Events Committee. Committees work with Coro staff to support key organizational priorities. To learn more about the CAAB, contact David Kraut.

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OPPORTUNITIES AND JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY

Coro New York Leadership Center: Development Associate

The Development Associate supports the Development Director in Coro's expanding efforts to secure funds from a mix of foundations, corporations, events, individuals and earned-revenue sources. Responsibilities include: a) proposal, report and correspondence preparation; b) budget and financial-report development; c) tracking of donor histories and relationships; d) researching potential funding sources; and e) planning and executing events and other fundraising activities. Strong candidates will possess top-flight skills including: written and verbal communication; the ability to make the case for support in grant proposals and reports; donor research; and the ability to use software, including Access database. Ideal candidates will also enjoy multi-tasking, detail and follow up; and working independently, as part of a team, and under deadlines. Positive attitude and ready sense of humor a must! If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Sheryl Parker, sparker@coro.org.

Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation: Executive Director

The Chinatown Partnership is a newly formed nonprofit, community-based economic development organization, which evolved out of a three-year community planning and consensus building process. The Executive Director will lead the Partnership's efforts to develop and implement an economic development strategy consistent with the goals outlined in the three-year community planning and consensus building process and with those of the Board of Directors. The Partnership is seeking an experience professional with a proven record of success to provide leadership and direction for the organization. For more information and to apply, please contact the Chinatown Local Development Corporation: Executive Search, HR&A, 1790 Broadway, Suite 800, New York, NY 10019; fax (212) 977-6202; e-mail ChinatownSearch@ny.hra-inc.com.

City Parks Foundation: Director, Marketing & Communications

The City Parks Foundation (CPF) is an independent, non-profit organization that produces arts, sports and educational programs, largely free of charge, for over 600,000 kids and adults in 700 parks throughout New York City. CPF also organizes communities to support neighborhood parks. The Director of Marketing & Communications reports to the Executive Director and supervises the Assistant Director of Marketing. The Director's primary responsibility will be to oversee all public communications for City Parks Foundation, including media relations, marketing, website development, graphic design and media partnerships, with emphasis on media relations and setting overall communications strategy. Interested candidates should mail or e-mail cover letter and resume to: JobSearch@CityParksFoundation.org.

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) - Operations Policy Analyst

DCAS is responsible for ensuring that New York City agencies have the resources and support they need to provide the best possible services to the public. Operations Policy Analysts provide analytical support to project teams and interface with all core units of the Department. To apply or to request for more information, please contact Ivy Pool, Deputy Director. Fax: (212) 669-7870; e-mail: ipool@dcas.nyc.gov.

The Forest Park Trust: Part-Time Immigrant Outreach Fellow

The Forest Park Trust, in collaboration with The New York Immigration Coalition and City Parks Foundation, and with support from The J. M. Kaplan Fund, seeks applicants to develop strategies for common agendas of park programming and stewardship among immigrant park users, park administrators and community volunteers. Forest and Highland Parks, located in south central Queens, will be the areas of focus. The project will combine fieldwork, organizing, and programmatic analysis, culminating in recommendations for integration strategies suitable for replication in other parks. From September 2005 through March 2007, the fellowship will be a part-time position supervised by the Forest Park Trust. Support, mentoring and technical assistance will be provided by City Parks Foundation and The New York Immigration Coalition, both of which have expertise working with parks and immigrant groups, as well as extensive networks of community based organizations. Applicants should submit resume, cover letter and salary history to: The Forest Park Trust, Oak Ridge, One Forest Park, Woodhaven, NY 11421; Attn: Immigrant Outreach Fellowship.

The Greenlining Institute: Academy Director

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Academy Director performs a variety of supervisory, training, programmatic management, policy interpretation and liaison work within the Greenlining Institute; sets goals; acts as a liaison to outside entities with regards to the Academy and other programmatic areas; understands, interprets, and makes recommendations on Institute policies and procedures; responds to Institute events and situations as needed. With the Executive Director, develops and implements Academy development (fundraising) projects and proposals. For more information, visit www.greenlining.org.

Housing Services, Inc.: Communications Intern & Associate Director of Site Operations

Housing and Services, Inc. is a nonprofit agency which develops and manages low-income and special needs housing in and around New York City. Their two current openings are:

The Communications Intern would work with the Director of Development & Communications to get HSI's message out through a number of communications initiatives including: website maintenance, attending client activities in order to take active photos of clients and staff for HSI publications, photographing HSI's sites for website and other purposes, planning/writing the newsletter, press releases, and helping out with special events. Part time and paid (at least 10 hrs per week) - will be flexible for student's schedule. Resume and letter to: Jessica Ziegler, Director of Development & Communications, Housing and Services, Inc, 461 Park Ave South, 6^th Fl., NY, NY 10016 or email jziegler@hsi-ny.org.

The Associate Director of Site Operations will assist the Director of Site Operations in representing Housing and Services, Inc. to the sites and outside agencies with respect to the maintenance, security, social services, recreational programs, administration and all other aspects of facility and program operations. Resume and letter to: Molly Mattimore, Director of Site Operations, Housing and Services, Inc, 461 Park Ave South, 6^th Fl., NY, NY 10016 or email mmattimore@hsi-ny.org.

JumpTV: multiple positions

JumpTV is a New York-based technology infrastructure and ethnic marketing company focused on distributing international television signals into ethnic communities in North America and Western Europe. Current openings at JumpTV include: VP, Finance and Corporate Development; Senior Technical Project Manager ; VP, Channel Management and Subscriber Acquisition. For more information on these openings, please contact Tom Herman, COO, at tom@JumpTV.com.

New Leaders for New Schools: multiple positions

New Leaders for New Schools is a national nonprofit that fosters high academic achievement for every child by recruiting, training, and supporting the next generation of outstanding principals for our nation's urban public schools. New Leaders aggressively recruits extremely talented people to become urban school principals by providing them with rigorous, hands-on leadership training and a yearlong Residency with an outstanding mentor principal. New Leaders for New Schools is growing rapidly and currently has several positions available, both national-level and city-level (all based in New York City). For more information on these positions, please contact Jen Chau at jchau@nlns.org or visit the New Leaders for New Schools jobs site at nlns.org/jobs for the most up-to-date openings.

New World Foundation: Program Associate & Program Assistant

The Phoenix Fund for Workers & Communities at the New World Foundation seeks a Program Associate to work with senior program staff in grantmaking and organizational assistance to labor-community alliances and to immigrant worker centers across the US. This economic justice program overlaps with environmental justice, global justice, and political participation program areas, and involves considerable collaboration with other foundations and donors. Full-time, entry-level professional position with generous health benefits, designed for two year tenure. To apply or inquire about this opportunity, please email recept@newwf.org. Applications should include cover letter and resume and must be received by Thursday, September 22^nd.

The New World Foundation is currently looking to hire a Program Assistant for International & Philanthropic Initiatives. This is an administrative position designed for one-year tenure at this level and a three-month initial probationary period. The Program Assistant will assist senior program staff working on international grantmaking and NWF relations with the philanthropic sector. The assistant is expected to acquire working knowledge of the foundation's grantee and funder networks, its program structure and current field activities, its administrative structure and program reporting requirements. For more information or to apply, contact Minnette Coleman, c/o The New World Foundation, 666 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10025, or by e-mail to recept@newwf.org by Friday, September 23^rd.

Tell Us

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CONTACT US

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