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NSHP-Los Angeles Chapter Holds First Networking Meeting
On Friday, October 28th, 2005 the first NSHP-LA Chapter meeting was held at Tamayo's Restaurant in East LA. The event was a great success, bringing together Hispanic professionals from diverse fields including medicine, law, government, education and architecture. If you're in the L.A. area, be sure to make plans to attend the next meeting in January 2006.

Hispanic Values at Work
Is there something we can call "Hispanic Values" at work? Something that sets us apart, for better or worse? How does diversity affect us in the workplace? Voice your opinion by taking our short survey!

Kensington Book Publisher Seeks Latino Writers
Kensington, the largest independent book publisher in the United States, is seeking writers of Latin descent to publish books that resonate with readers, truly reflecting our vibrancy, our struggle, and our many hued selves.

Hispanic women keep on track to top jobs
Hispanic women still find themselves lagging behind their white counterparts in the corner office, but that's changing as the number of Hispanic consumers grows and companies try to keep pace by elevating more Latinos to management positions, according to the California research firm HispanTelligence.

Chief Financial Officer, Miami Performing Arts Center - Miami, Florida, United States
The Chief Financial Officer is entrepreneurial and experienced and will direct and lead the day-to-day management of the financial and accounting function of a state of the art, three venue performing arts facility with a projected operating budget of $30-35 million annually. He/she will have a willingness to challenge conventional thinking and push others to generate new ideas, possess a Masters degree in a related filed and have a career that has developed steadily over a period of at least ten years with significant advancement.

Associate, Research (emphasis of research: Women of Color/Latin-Hispanic) - New York, New York, United States
Catalyst (http://www.catalyst.org) works with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. This associate will participate in Catalyst's research stream on Women of Color. The research team is currently conducting a multi-phase study on the experiences of women of color in professional services organizations - Accounting Firms, Law Firms, and Financial Services Organizations. The Women of Color research stream will also be designing and conducting research on the issues of women of color in other settings. Applicants must experience or a very strong interest in Women of Color research. Quantitative/SPSS experience is preferred.

Family Counselor - Wheaton, Maryland, United States
Progressive Life Center, Inc. is seeking a motivated and self-directed interventionist to provide counseling, case management and crisis intervention services to identified at-risk children and families referred to the program. Maintain an active caseload of up to nine families and provide weekly in-home, face-to face intervention to families. Develop treatment programs with families and work closely with families on identified treatment goals to minimize the risk of out-of-home placement of children. Coordinate effective community linkages for families and maintain a high volume of accurate, timely and quality client documentation.

More Great Careers

Latina Women's Health Screening
December 7, 2005, Everett, WA
Attendees at this free Latina Women's Health Fair will receive services including: mammograms, women's exams, breast exams and health education, as well as blood pressure, blood glucose and weight checks. Please call 1-888-651-8931 for more information or an appt.
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The Chalupa Rules: A Latino Guide to Gringolandia
December 9, 2005 at 7:30 pm - New York, NY
CBS News anchor Mario Bosquez will draw from his new book, "The Chalupa Rules: A Latino Guide to Gringolandia," to describe his odyssey from a Texas childhood replete with domestic violence and grinding poverty to his rise as a star in the nation’s number one television market. Mario will explore the power of words, explaining how traditional proverbs or “dichos” he learned early on provided him with a blueprint for surviving life as a Latino in the U.S. Don’t miss this funny, inspiring, and engaging Latino success story. For additional information or to register please call 212-219-2527 X 2
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Marianismo, The Other Side of Machismo: The Psychological Conflict of Bicultural Women
December 11, 2005 from 10 am - 4 pm - New York, NY
A workshop for psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, social workers and other professionals working with families (CEU Approved Professional Training). Dr. Carmen Inoa Vasquez, an authority on bicultural mental health, will examine how cultural values affect women and present conflicts in the performance of their daily roles. Carmen will provide the best options to help these women regain a good sense of self-worth and empowerment. For additional information or to register please call 212-219-2527 X 2.
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More Upcoming Events

Luis A. Aguilar of McKenna, Long & Aldridge, LLP has been selected by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) as its Lawyer of the Year for 2005. Mr. Aguilar was selected by a special review committee from among the most highly regarded attorneys in the country.

Carlos Alcazar has been named as President of Hispanic Communications Network (HCN), a leading producer of media campaigns targeting U.S. Latinos. Alcazar will be responsible for leveraging the company’s long and successful history of radio and newspaper programming to launch the company into television, custom publishing and the Web.

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The mission of the National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) is to empower Hispanic professionals with information and connections. Our vision is a well-informed and connected community that promotes Hispanic employment and advancement in Corporate America. NSHP is a Florida based private nonprofit organization. We're currently in the early organizational stage and looking for a handful of corporations to join us as Founding Sponsors. Interested parties, please write to us.