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Events
National Alumni Receptions
National Urban Fellows is pleased to announce that the American Express Foundation is the sponsor of the Alumni Leadership Program. The new program includes networking receptions to be held across the country.
South Florida,
July
Los Angeles, CA,
October
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September
Phoenix, AZ,
October
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For more information please contact David Chu at alumni@nuf.org.
VIP Reception
Atlanta, GA
June 23
Graduation Class 2008
New York City
August 7, 2008
VIP Reception
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Washington, DC
September 8
VIP Reception
Congressional Black Caucus
Washington, DC
September 25
Alumni Networking Reception & Celebration
Special guest speaker and one of NUF's original founders, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro.
Friday, April 11, 2008
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
National Society Daughter of the American Revolution
Washington, DC
RSVP to alumni@nuf.org
Alumni Reception
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Public Policy Forum
Mental Health Issues in Communities of Color
Thursday, May 8, 2008
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception Immediately Following
RSVP Required by Monday, May 5, 2008, to alumni@nuf.org or by calling 212.730.1700
38th Annual Leadership Conference
National Urban Fellows
Leadership for a Changing America
January 14–18, 2008
JOIN ALUMNI!
1972, Angel Ortiz, Philadelphia, PA
1979, Larry King, Washington, DC
1981, Charles Wheelock, Oneida, WI
1990, Leonard Knight, Phoenix, AZ
1992, Jamie Quarrelles, Washington, DC
1997, Dr. Debra Joy Pérez, Princeton, NJ
1998, Craig Stanley, Irvington, NJ
2005, Cifford Frasier, New York, NY
2005, Traci Scott, New Brunswick, NJ
2005, Leticia Williams
2006, Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Washington, DC
2006, April Gariepy, Brooklyn, NY
2006, Naomi Perez, Minneapolis, MN
2006, William Ramos, Washington, DC
2007, Jen Campbell, New York, NY
2007, Roberta Hahn, Hudson, WI
2007, Larry Howlett, Portland, OR
2007, Randall Brown, New York, NY
Board, David Etzwiler, Minneapolis, MN
Mentor, Diane Dorman, Danbury, CT
Register now...
Program
Fellows
Monday, January 14, 2008
| 9:00 AM - NOON |
Arrive in Minneapolis, MN |
| 1:00 PM |
Check-In & Registration |
| 2:00 PM |
Welcome — Paula L. Gavin, President National Urban Fellows and
Dr. David Birdsell, Ph.D., Dean, Baruch College School of Public Affairs
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| 2:15 PM |
Pathways to Leadership Success in a Changing America — Paula L. Gavin and Miguel A. Garcia, Jr., Class of '85, Program Director, National Urban Fellows
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| 2:45 PM |
Meetings with Baruch Capstone Faculty — Professors Hilary Botein, James Krauskopf, Sonia Jarvis and Baruch Graduate Librarian, Linda Rath
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| 4:30 PM |
The Road to Diversity —
Denise Patrick, Consultant
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| 6:45 PM |
Twin Cities National Urban Fellows Survivor Scavenger Competition
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| 9:30 PM |
Scavenger Rewards & Awards at Hotel
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Fellows
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
| 6:00 AM |
Early to Rise Wake-Up and Workout |
| 7:30 AM |
Breakfast Keynote
Dr. Nancy "Rusty" Barceló, Ph.D.,
Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity, University of Minnesota |
| 9:00 AM |
Leadership Seminar Part I Franklin Covey, Seven Effective Habits
Dr. Felicia English, Ph.D., Human & Organizational Development
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| 12:00 PM |
Luncheon Keynote
John M. Harrington, Chief of Police, City of Saint Paul
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| 1:30 PM |
Leadership Seminar Part II Franklin Covey, Seven Effective Habits
Dr. Felicia English, Ph.D., Human & Organizational Development
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| 5:00 PM |
One-on-One's
with Baruch College Faculty
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| 7:00 PM |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors Basketball Game
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Fellows
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
| 6:00 AM |
Early to Rise Wake-Up and Workout |
| 7:30 AM |
Breakfast Keynote
William Hunter, Class of '87,
Author of Dream Greatness Be Unstoppable |
| 9:00 AM |
Leadership in the 21st Century
Tom Massey, CEO, Triangle2 Partners
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| 10:45 AM |
Leadership and Cultural Competency
Juana Bordas, President, Mestiza Leadership International
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| Lunch |
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| 1:00 PM |
One-on-One's
with Baruch College Faculty
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| 2:45 PM |
Saint Paul City Council Meeting
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| 5:00 PM |
Evening Reception
Special Guest, Hon. Chris Coleman,
Mayor of Saint Paul
Performance by the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music,
hosted by Travelers
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| 8:15 PM |
Return to Radisson Hotel,
Minneapolis, MN
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Fellows, Alumni & Mentors
Thursday, January 17, 2008
| 8:00 AM |
Breakfast Keynote Leadership for a Changing America
Mary Wong Lee, Class of '78, Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Urban Fellows and Paula L. Gavin, President, National Urban Fellows |
| 9:00 AM |
Opening Plenary Demographics of a Changing America
Dr. Ryan Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Baruch College School of Public Affairs
Intro: Larry King, Class of '79, Vice President, CH2M Hill |
| 10:00 AM |
Panel 1: Health Disparities
Dr. Patricia Walker, M.D., Medical Director, HealthPartners Center for International Health
Dr. Debra J. Pérez, Ph.D., Class of '97, Senior Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Jamie Quarrelles, Class of '92, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Washington, DC Department of Transportation
Leticia Williams, Class of '05, Consultant, Hagerty Consulting
Intro: Dr. Debra J. Pérez, Ph.D., Class of '97
Panel 2: Public Education
Dr. David Birdsell, Ph.D., Dean, Baruch College School of Public Affairs
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Class of '06, Program Officer, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Traci Scott, Class of '05, Program Officer, New Jersey After 3, Inc.
Intro: Phuong Quach, Class of '03, Director of Membership & Communications, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Capstone Presentations Class of 2007
Jennifer Campbell, Strategic Accounts Manager, Social Solutions Inc.
Randall Brown, Consultant, National Urban Fellows
Larry Howlett, Human Resources Manager, Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, Oregon
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| 12:30 PM |
Lunch Keynote
Hon. Mee Moua, State Senator, Minnesota
Intro: Caroline Fan, Class of '07, Strategy & Communications Catalyst
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| 2:00 PM |
Panel 3: Impact of Government and Political Power
Facilitator: Hon. Harvey Johnson, Jr.*, Class of '76, Former Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
Hon. Trey Martinez Fischer, Class of '95, Texas House of Representatives
Hon. Melissa Mark-Viverito, Class of '95, New York City Councilwoman
Hon. Harvey Johnson, Jr.
Hon. Angel Ortiz, Class of '72, Former Philadelphia Councilman, President, The Ortiz Group
Hon. Craig Stanley, Class of '98, Former New Jersey Assemblyman
Intro: Marilyn Smith, Class of '82, Fire Commissioner, Miami Dade County, Florida
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| 3:00 PM |
Labor and the Future of America
Dennis Rivera, Chair, Service Employees International Union Healthcare
Intro: Cliff Frasier, Class of '05, Campaign Coordinator, Service Employees International Union Communications Center, Inc.
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| 4:00 PM |
Planning for Urban America
Lawrence Jacobs, University of Minnesota
Intro: William Ramos, Class of '06, Director of Washington, DC Office, National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
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| 5:00 PM |
Alumni Planning Roundtable
Facilitators: Carole I. Smith*, Class of '74, NUF Board Member and Benjamin Reyes*, Class of '80
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| 6:00 PM |
An Evening of Art & Culture
Welcome: Elsa Vega-Pérez, Class of '85,
Host Committee Co-Chair*
Remarks: Keith Halleland, Host Committee Chairman
Entertainment: Nicholas Carter, Harpist, Maria Isa, Vocalist and 4 Innovative Caricaturists
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Fellows, Alumni & Mentors
Friday, January 18, 2008
| 8:30 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM |
Breakfast Keynote
Jeff Johnson, Social Activist and Executive Producer
Corporate Leadership
H. James Dallas, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Medtronic
Citizenship
Sean Kershaw, President, Citizens League
Leadership as a Relationship
Ronnie Brooks, Director, Amherst Wilder Foundation Center for Communities
Intro: Neisha Reynolds, Class of '04, Senior Health Promotions Specialist, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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11:00 AM |
Mentor Session
Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D., Assistant Professor, Colorado State University
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| 12:30 PM |
Welcome
Hon. Carlos Mariani, State Representative, Minnesota
Lunch Keynote
Hon. Lt. Gov. David A. Paterson, State of New York
Intro: April Gariepy, Class of '06, Change Management Project Home Run, NYC Dept. of Education
Mentor Recognition |
| 2:00 PM |
Being the Change You Want To See
Leadership Makes a Difference
Terrie Williams, Founder and President, Stay Strong Foundation
Cultural Competency
Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D., Assistant Professor, Colorado State University
Ethics
Hank Shea, Senior Distinguished Fellow, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Intro: Leonard Knight, Class of '90, Special Project Administrator, City of Phoenix, AZ
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| 4:00 PM |
Action Planning — Mentor, Alumni and Fellow Roundtables
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| 6:00 PM |
Banquet Keynote
Dr. Eric Jolly, Ph.D., President, Science Museum of Minnesota
Intro: Michelle Torgerson, Class of '05, Senior Project Manager, Draper Consulting Group
Conference Closing
Paula L. Gavin, President, National Urban Fellows
Entertainment: Soul Tight Committee, Minneapolis/St. Paul
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* Member, Board of Directors, National Urban Fellows
Meet the Speakers
 Dr. Mark Benn, Colorado State University. A recognized diversity trainer, he is working on his second book, Stories from the Couch, and Other Telling Tales.
Dr. David Birdsell is Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College. His work centers on the nexus of communication, media, and information technology in politics, government, and nonprofit administration.
 Ronnie Brooks is the director of the Amherst Wilder Foundation Center for Communities, where she oversees the Foundation's leadership development and stakeholder engagement programs.
H. James Dallas is Senior Vice President and CIO of Medtronic. He is responsible for leading the information technology organization and developing and implementing information technology strategies on a global basis.
Lawrence Jacobs is the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance in the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota.
Jeff Johnson, Black Entertainment Television. A social activist and inspirational speaker Jeff was named one of the hip hop generation's key political players by Source Magazine.
Dr. Eric J. Jolly, President of the Science Museum of Minnesota, is known for his work with youth, families, and communities. He is the author of the recently published report: "Engagement, Capacity and Continuity: A Trilogy for Student Success."
Sean Kershaw, in 2003, Mr. Kershaw became just the sixth Citizens League president in its 50-plus-year history. He had been a member of the Citizens League Board of Directors since 1996, and co-chaired the Citizens League's 50th Anniversary report, Doing the Common Good Better.
State Representative Carlos Mariani (DFL-St. Paul) serves as chair of the House E-12 Education Policy Committee. A graduate of Macalester College, Mariani also serves as executive director of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. Elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1990, Mariani is one of only three Hispanic members currently serving in the Minnesota Legislature.
The Honorable Mee Moua, Minnesota Senator (DFL). She is the highest ranking Hmong American elected official in the United States and a progressive voice on immigration, education, housing, public transportation and tax policies.
Dennis Rivera, Chair of Service Employees International Union Healthcare and former President of 1199SEIU. He is a passionate voice for working families on healthcare access, economic justice, and immigration rights.
The Honorable David A. Paterson was elected New York's 74th Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006. Throughout a long career in public service, Lieutenant Governor Paterson has demonstrated an ability to effect change at every level and has been a strong progressive leader.
Hank Shea is a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a Fellow at the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions.
Dr. Ryan A. Smith, Associate Professor City University of New York. His expertise includes race and gender stratification at work; race and ethnic relations; and the effects of workplace diversity.
Dr. Patricia F. Walker, MD, is the Medical Director at HealthPartners Center for International Health in St. Paul, Minnesota, a nationally known refugee and immigrant health clinic. She is the Project Director for the Medtronic Foundation Regions Fellows in Cross Cultural Health Care.
Terrie M. Williams, Founder and President of The Stay Strong Foundation. She is a highly successful public relations professional, youth advocate, and author. Terrie will soon release a new book: Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting.
How to Register
| Cost |
$150 registration fee |
| Location |
Radisson Plaza Hotel
35 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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| Rate |
$139/night (plus tax) |
Room Reservations
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Host Committee
Keith Halleland
Chairman, Host Committee
Halleland, Lewis, Nilan, & Johnson
Elsa Vega-Peréz
CoChair, Host Committee
Member, Board of Directors, National Urban Fellows
Gary L. Cunningham
Northwest Area Foundation
David Etzwiler
Medtronic Foundation
Member, Board of Directors, National Urban Fellows
Frank Forsberg
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Luz Maria Frias, Esq.
Office of the Mayor
Ellen Luger
General Mills
Sarah Lutman
Minnesota Public Radio
Trudy Moloney
City of St. Paul
Mike Newman
Travelers Insurance
John Pacheco
Xcel Energy Foundation
Jonathan Palmer
Formerly of Minneapolis Empowerment Zone
Mary Pickard
Opus Philanthropy Group
Sandra L. Vargas
Minneapolis Foundation
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