DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, p.

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10 The City University of New York congratulates the The Dominican American National Roundtable and distinguished honorees Hon. Carmen Yulin Cruz Soto, San Juan, Puerto Rico s Mayor Hon. Julissa Ferreras, New York City Council Member Hon. Adam Clayton Powell IV Dr. Ricardo Fernandez, President, Lehman College Mr. Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of Board Prof. Fenix N. Arias, Assistant Dean, Bronx Community College Mr. Fred Price, Medgar Evers College Francesca Peña, DANR President Mr. Marino Zapete, Journalist Mr. Augusto Suarez, Montclair State University Student Ms. Janna Rodriguez, York College Student Dr. Dan-el Padilla Peralta, Columbia University On the occasion of the DANR S 18th Annual National Conference October 30, 2015 Benno Schmidt James B. Milliken CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF TRUSTEES CUNY-YES CHANCELLOR CUNY.EDU CUNY TV-Channel 75 DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 10

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12 October 30, 2015 Saludo Amigos, The future is shaped by a visionary and by a team of dedicated members. For 18 years, the Dominican American National Roundtable conference has served as venue for sharing and highlighting the work that so many contribute to society. DANR has stood as our premiere leading advocacy organization in the United States of America. The two most important tools that I firmly believe that can continue empowering the next generation of leaders are focusing on quality education and financial education. A true formula for lifting people towards prosperity and out of poverty. DANR is the forum that continues to inspire and remind us of the opportunity that we have when we come together and take action towards common goals and better life for all. As a co-funder and now as a State Senator, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate you all and especially President Francesca Pena, Vice President Rev. Alejandro Benjamin, Treasurer Claribel Martinez-Marmolejos and Chairman Nestor Montilla, Sr. Empowering the next generation of leaders is an excellent reminder that so much is still needed to accomplish. It requires you to step up and be A LEADER! Felicidades! Congratulations! Sincerely, Juan M. Pichardo, Senator Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and Municipal Government DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 12

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14 DISTRICT OFFICE 618 WEST 177 TH STREET NEW YORK, NY (917) FAX: (917) CITY HALL OFFICE 250 BROADWAY, ROOM 1731 NEW YORK, NY October 30 th, 2015 (212) FAX: (212) Sincerely, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK YDANIS RODRIGUEZ COUNCIL MEMBER, 10 TH DISTRICT, MANHATTAN CHAIR TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEES FINANCE HIGHER EDUCATION HOUSING & BUILDINGS LAND USE RULES PRIVILEGES & ELECTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE PLANNING DISPOSITION & CONCESSION October 30 th, 2015 The Dominican American National Roundtable: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dominican American National Roundtable on the occasion of its 18 th Annual Conference entitled Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders. The work of the Dominican American National Roundtable, has been a critical component in the work of advancing the agenda for Dominican Americans and the diaspora at large. I commend your many years of service to our community and look forward to attending today s conference. I would also like to congratulate this year s honorees: Lehman College President- Ricardo R. Fernandez, Columbia University Faculty- Dan-el Padilla Peralta Ph.D, Journalist- Marino Zapata, and Mayor of San Juan- Hon. Carmen Yulin Soto. You have all have contributed greatly to making our city a better place. I wish to acknowledge the great work of the DANR Executive Committee and Board of Directors: President Francesca Pena, Vice President Rev. Alejandro Benjamin, Vice President Treasurer Claribel Martinez-Marmolejos and Chairman Nestor Montilla, Sr. Congratulations again! Ydanis Rodriguez Council Member, 10th District DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 14

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16 The DANR s GUANIN Awards are only presented to individuals who have achieved extraordinary success or have over two decades of proven accomplishments in their fields of expertise. In Caribbean Taino culture, Guanin refers to a gold medallion bestowed to Native Indian Chiefs by their tribes to denote excellence, leadership, authority and honor. DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 16

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18 DMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DOMINICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC Congratulates THE DOMINICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE s Board of Directors & Executive Committee President Francesca Peña, Vice President Rev. Alejandro Benjamin, Treasurer Claribel Martinez- Marmolejos & Chairman Nestor Montilla, Sr. on the occasion of THE 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders CUNY s Graduate School & University Center - October 30, 2015 ABOUT: DMA is a non-for-profit organization sited in New York City, which offers multiple services to enhance professional development of our members. We are also committed to caring for the urban underserved Latino community by providing an ample spectrum of care, including preventive health education. We provide our members with the skills and tools needed to successfully get into the health care system of the United States (USA), in order to become excellent clinicians and culture sensitive healers. (646) DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 18

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22 Photo by Olga Bourdierd de Hernández Photo by Eduardo Hoepelman DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 22 DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 22

23 DANR 18th Annual Conference Dr. Hugo M. Morales Executive Committee Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) Washington, DC Dear DANR Executive Board, Friends and Supporters, I would like to congratulate the leaders of the Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) for their dedication and advocacy on behalf of our community: Kudos for President Francesca Pena, Vice President Rev. Alejandro Benjamin, Treasurer Claribel Martinez-Marmolejos and Chairman Nestor Montilla, Sr. Today, October 30, 2015, DANR celebrates its 18th Anniversary with its Annual Conference titled this year Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders via Education. How apropos is is to host today this conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School and University Center. I would like to take this opportunity to also congratulate DANR 2015 honorees, including Lehman College President Ricardo R. Fernandez, Ph.D. with the Guanin Lifetime Achievement Award in Education, Dan-el Padilla Peralta, Ph.D. with the Guanin Youth Literature Leadership Award, Journalist Marino Zapete with the Guanin Excellence in Journalism Award, Carmen Yulin Cruz Soto, Mayor of San Juan Puerto Rico with the Guanin Excellence in Public Administration Award, NYC Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras with the Guanin Public Service Award, SVC Jay Hershenson with the DANR & Gregorio Luperon High School Excellence in Mentorship Award, Mr. Fred Price with the DANR Chairman s Outstanding Research Award, Mr. Adam Clayton Powell with the Chairman s Community Leadership Award, Ms. Maria Luna with the Chairman Excellence Award in Leadership Mentoring, and youth leaders Montclair State University student Augusto Suarez and York College student Janna Rodriguez with the DANR s Student Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all. Best wishes for continued success. Best Regards, Sincerely, Dr. Hugo M. Morales CUNY Trustee DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School University Center October 29 30, 2015 p. 23 DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 23

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25 DANR 2014 Summit Highlights Photos by Olga Bourdierd de Hernández DANR s 18th Annual Conference at The City University of New York s Graduate School & University Center - October 29 & 30, 2015 p. 25

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28 Highlights DANRPhoto 2014 Summit Highlights Some attendees of DANR public forum at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, September 19, 2014.

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