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Permalink Reply by Melissa Diaz on January 23, 2009 at 10:21am

Born in Salem, MA (first generation Dominican-American)

Dream career is being a top exec in a PR/Communications/Biz Dev Role for a GREAT company. I hope to start working with such a great company and work hard to go up through through the ranks!

My Mom has inspired me most and and I have in fact inspired myself quite a bit!

Favorite place to hang in NYC is still to be determined as I just moved here a month ago and I'm still finding lots of great new places!

Favorite book--a few The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz!!! and A Drinking Story by Caroline Knapp

Favorite Type of Music--bit bland but all types...I love a little and sometimes a lot of EVERY genre!

Hopes for the NYC LatPro group that we Grow, GRow, GROw, GROW and network, network, network with each other!!!

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Permalink Reply by Denny on February 2, 2009 at 4:40pm

Where were your born?
I was born in Brooklyn, New York
What is your dream career?
EMT/Paramedics being able to saves Lives, and to attain this carreer i'm still seeking to further my training.
Who has most inspired you?
I would think my mother who is always there for me.
Where is your favorite place to hang out in NYC?
From Midtown Manhattan to the lower side of Manhattan
What's your favorite book?
My favoirte books are Self help, History, Science
What are your hopes for the NYC LatPro group?
Help those who to achieve there Goals!!! and help those to motivate others!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Gilmanda Sena on February 2, 2009 at 6:52pm

Where were your born? I was born in Brooklyn NY - Am a 1st generation Dominican with hopes to inspire many of first generations
What is your dream career? My dream career would be within the Financial world, where i can help those in need of Financial awareness, and have the ability to better myself daily within the Financial world of Stocks and bonds and all that good stuff

What do you hope to do to attain that? I wish that one day i can be known throuughout my communiy and recognized since there aren't many latina females within this business among other things

Who has most inspired you? My mom An accountant for over 20 yrs, shes a 1 women business..AMAZING

Where is your favorite place to hang out in NYC? All over in love this city

What's your favorite book? In the time of the Butterflies, Julia Alvarez

What is your favorite type of music? Spanish,

What are your hopes for the NYC LatPro group? to meet many people and eventually have us all together meet in person where we can all network, interact and grow as a group of Latin professionals ... as ell as make new long lasting friendships

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Permalink Reply by Louis J. Nacer on February 3, 2009 at 11:27am

Hello Hilmena:
I do understand what you went through in Williamsburg, Brooklyn because as I grew up here in Forest Hills I was exposed to both Hasidics and Reform Jewish folks. I even married a Jewish woman for ten years whom I knew from my Junior High days and continued our friendship through college.I'am now divorced.
Louis

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Permalink Reply by Yder Leon Laya on February 3, 2009 at 12:51pm

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Yder Leon Laya and I have been working for Reuters for some time now, but to be honest I have been dreaming of the opportunity to return to my roots in marketing.

I was born in Venezuela. and for good decision I ended living in Brooklyn… I love to try “impossible tasks” (you never will know if you don’t try it)

My favorite author is Kahlil Gibran… he has a good way to look the life… and for music I always will choice Carmina Buranna , I know for many, is horror movie music…

Please feel free to contact for this way me at any time.

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Permalink Reply by C. Florencio Mir on February 4, 2009 at 10:32am

Hello. I am a senior professional in the NYC area and just joined the network. My disciplines include biotech and finance.

My very best regards,

C. Florencio Mir

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Permalink Reply by Laura T on February 5, 2009 at 7:09pm

Hola, Salut or Hi! I'm Laura (pronounced Lauda). Born in Mexico City and have been living for the past 11 and 1/2 years in this amazing melting pot of the tri-state area. Recently, I lost my job and look forward finding a new one either in the food industry (wine and spirits too) or in the auto industry (was working for Chrysler and Mercedez, but hired by Mopar, which is a division of Chrysler in a Parts and Distribution Center). I need to work to be able to support myself so please, if you hear of anything, please feel free to email me ljtyring@aol.com. Muchas gracias. Forgot to mention that I am trilingual, I speak English, French and Spanish.

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Permalink Reply by robert on February 12, 2009 at 11:31am

Hi everyone I want to join this group my name is bob and I was born in NYC. my dream career would be to be a successful entrepreneur and I hope to attain it someday. who has inspired me most? many people everyday. favorite place to hang out in NYC? the natural history museum
favorite book? hard to pick I like several books. favorite type of music? a like different types depending on my mood of the day. what are your hopes of the NYC LatPro group? my hopes are to find positive minded and friendly people like me to share my goals and time with.

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Permalink Reply by Annick Lynn Rodriguez on February 16, 2009 at 4:18pm

Hello to my fellow New Yorkers!

I was born and raised in The Bronx, love my borough and all it has to offer, as well as the rest of NYC.
My dream career is what I'm doing right now, representing my culture through helping others (as a Librarian).
My grandmother, Dona Isabella Polanco, has inspired me the most in my life. She lived her life with passion, grace and style. When she walked into a room, everything just stopped. I feel like I've inherited some of her special magic, but I use my powers wisely ;)
Wherever I am with the people I love, that's my favorite place.
Choosing a favorite book is an IMPOSSIBLE question for a Librarian to answer! My preference runs toward History and Biographies.
I love most all genres of Music; particularly all Latin styles. I can listen to Chopin, Madonna or Frankie Ruiz, depending on my mood.
I hope this group unites all those out there who strive, like I do, to represent our heritage in the most positive way everyday.

Bendicion a todos!

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Permalink Reply by Ashley Cruz on February 23, 2009 at 12:43pm

Hello everyone,
My name is Ashley Cruz from Puerto Rico, however I was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved on my own to New York with aspirations about 4 years ago. I have done everything from work at a wall street firm (Merrill Lynch) to work as a fundraiser for nonprofits on the streets of New York (which is no easy task-mind you!); which is what I have been doing for over a year now. I feel that I have the ability to accomplish so much and be an important asset to an organization that works in the area of marketing or research (my dream job)...however, because of the job market and the way it is, it has been difficult getting a jump start to a better career and pay regardless of my good resume.
I am inspired by any Hispanic woman who has a house, career and exciting life of her own- I pray that I will be next in line for that opportunity. If anyone rings that doorbell for me (or knows someone who can!), I will run to answer that door.

Best,
Ashley C.

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Permalink Reply by Tatiana Ramirez on March 9, 2009 at 7:14pm

I was born in Colombia. I am actively looking for a position in the area of marketing or business development working for Latin America or Global Markets. I've been inspired by every person that has crossed my life. I don't have a special place, or a special book I basically enjoy everything and I enjoy exploring all the great things that the city has to offer. Music all. Get to know each other at a professional level, be supportive of each other dreams and hopes.

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Permalink Reply by Madeline Maldonado on March 12, 2009 at 3:40pm

Hello everyone!

I was born in New York City (first generation Dominican-American), moved to the Bronx, NY at the age of 12 and then to Westchester county (Yonkers) in my early 20's.

I am in my dream career of social work. My goal within my career is to become a professor of social work at a college or university this year.

My inspiration comes from different sources: first and foremost is God and my spirituality and beliefs. I have been inspired by my amazing parents and sisters, my network of close friends and colleagues and also my clients who continue to show me that people are resilient and that change is always possible.

I dont have one favorite place to hang out in NYC, I enjoy the nightlife- lounges, restaurants, comedy clubs. I also like cultural experiences- theater shows, museums, workshops, bookstores. In the warmer months I really enjoy the Hudson Valley with the amazing views of the hudson river, taking tours of historic places in Westchester and going for drives.

I dont have one favorite book, since I do read alot and enjoy many types of books. I like mystery/suspense thrillers, horror books, new age/spiritual books, and of course best sellers (like what you find on Oprah's book club lists). I also read magazines a lot, favorites include Psychotherapy networker, O magazine, Latina magazine.

Favorite music types- R&B, hip-hop, bachata, merengue, rock/ alternative. I also like music from other countries like Turkey, India.

I hope we grow and do some positive things in the community with this group of talented, intelligent and motivated Latino professionals.

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