The Highway of Tears and the disappearances of the indigenous women have become a political scandal in British Columbia. But those cases are just a small fraction of the number who have been murdered or disappeared nationwide. Aboriginal women and girls make up about 4 percent of the total female population of Canada but 16 percent of all female homicides. News story from New York Times.
Over 20,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults age 60+ live in San Francisco. Learn how you can help create a safe and welcoming community for LGBT older adults you serve and those who may need your services with these upcoming sessions from OpenHouse LGBT Aging Cultural Humility Training for Senior Service Providers.
The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad.
Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016.
Apply for a COO position at Partnership for Children & Youth in Oakland! PCY is an innovative, well respected, high impact, growing organization committed to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for students from low-resource communities, so that all young people can thrive in school and beyond. We have a longstanding reputation as excellent partners and collaborators with a diverse set of allies and stakeholders. Hurry! Apply before June 6th. Learn more about the opportunity here: http://partnerforchildren.org/who-we-are/careers/
Come and celebrate 15 years of My Sister’s House serving the Sacramento area. Enjoy an evening of dance, music and comedy by local artists and celebrities. My Sister's House seeks to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the API community.
Marife Zamora
Chairman at Convergys Philippines Services Corp., Convergys Philippines
The global impact of my influence is... helping the Philippines become the preferred contact center destination globally- the BPO industry is the only industry where the Philippines is the WORLD LEADER.
One person who has influenced my professional career is.... Andrea Ayers, President and CEO of Convergys Corporation. She believed in the Filipino talent and my Convergys, Philippines executive leadership team. She believed, and committed, that we would be the biggest and the best BPO company in the country. We made that a reality!
On the most difficult workplace challenge as a Filipina woman.... The number one thing that needs to change for women to succeed in the workplace are the expectations of who does what and how. We must not be afraid to challenge roles and demand equal share and responsibility with our partners. If you have partners, get them to do half!
One thing you would not guess about me is.... I am down-to-earth and I love to interact with employees of all levels. I will go out of my way to visit sites at every opportunity so I can connect with them first-hand.
The 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award™ honors Filipina women who are changing the face of leadership in their local communities and in their adopted countries they now call home. The Awards Ceremony is the highlight of the 13th Filipina Leadership Global Summit on August 21-24 in Cebu, Philippines at the Shangri-La Mactan.
Emma Imperial
President & CEO, Imperial Homes Corporation
Muntinlupa, Philippines
My proudest professional accomplishment is.... Being globally recognized in September 2013 when I was invited by IFC/World Bank to talk and present my transformational business model to help climate change and alleviate poverty. I developed the Philippines’ first Solar Powered Low Cost Housing Communities equipped with solar system solutions. When I started my real estate business, my aim was to provide quality yet affordable homes to my fellow countrymen. I am now providing homes and communities with good quality structures and of global standard. These homes add value to their investment.
The global impact of my work is.... When I launched my solar powered housing project, I encouraged other developers to adopt this type of development which will help address climate change and the 3 million mass housing backlog of the Philippines, which when adopted will also result in the elimination of 1,882,000 tons of carbon dioxide and savings of US$2.768 billion in fossil consumption per year.
The best part of being a Filipina woman leader is.... our talent, ambition, and hard-working nature are qualities that are highly respected and admired in the global workplace.
Do you know a Filipina woman who is influential in your industry or profession? NOMINATE her for the 2016 100 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award™. Click here to submit your nomination. Nomination deadline: May 15, 2016.
Imelda Cuyugan (Global FWN100™ '13) is filing a Civil Rights Suit against her former employer Pima Community College following a sexual harassment suit against ex-Pima Community College Chancellor Roy Flores. News story from Tucson.com.
