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NOTED & QUOTED: Dominicano más joven con un puesto electo en EE.UU. es juramentado
January 5, 2012 by DANR
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Washington, DC (5 de enero del 2012).– El siguiente artículo fue publicado por el periódico Hoy Digital. El artículo esta disposible en http://www.hoy.com.do/el-pais/2012/1/4/408603/Dominicano-más-joven-con-un-puesto-electo-en-EE.UU.-es-juramentado
La Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC) felicitan al Consejal Kendrys Vásquez (24 años de edad) por sus logros. Recientemente, Kendrys fue nombrado Coordinador General del Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano en Lawrence, Massachusetts. Para más detalles pulse: http://danr.org/2011/12/06/reunion-de-la-mesa-redonda-y-el-concilio-nacional-dominico-americano-en-massachusetts/
Dominicano más joven con un puesto electo en EE.UU. es juramentado
Lawrence, Massachusetts: – Este martes tomó posesión del puesto, Concejal por el Distrito C de la Ciudad de Lawrence, Massachusetts, el joven Dominicano Kendrys Vásquez, convirtiéndose en la persona más joven, nacido en la República Dominicana, en obtener una posición electa en los Estados Unidos y el Concejal más joven de la Ciudad en el próximo termino.
Las elecciones fueron el 8 de noviembre de 2011, donde el joven Vásquez logró obtener el puesto con un 69% de los votos, derrotando a su oponente Jorge González, para sustituir al concejal saliente, Modesto Maldonado.
Las elecciones pre-liminares fueron en Septiembre donde el joven dominicano recibió un gran apoyo, obteniendo un 61% de los votos internos.
Junto a Kendrys se juramentaron con sus respectivos puestos 9 concejales, de diferentes distritos los cuales estarán en dicho cargo por dos años cubriendo la parte norte de la ciudad de Lawrence, MA, la cual tiene una población de más de 80mil personas, de los que aproximadamente un 75% son hispanos.
Vásquez es un joven líder comunitario con la meta y visión de mejorar su comunidad. Graduado con un doble bachillerato en Ciencias Políticas y Comunicación de Merrimack College, donde asistió en beca estudiantil por mérito académico gracias al programa “Accept the Challenge”.
Kendrys es fundador y ex-presidente de la organización “Latinos Club” la cual fue “Organización del Año 2006” bajo su liderazgo. Además, fue Representante del Consejo Estudiantil de la Clase del 2008 por cuatro años, siendo el primer Latino electo a esta posición.
La participación comunitaria de Kendrys incluye un sin número de eventos locales y nacionales; trabajó con el ex-congresista Martin Meehan, en las campañas del actual Gobernador Deval Patrick y la actual congresista Niki Tsongas; y en varias campañas políticas para Concejal, Representante Estatal y Alcalde.
Kendrys es co-fundador y miembro de DRYVE (Dominican Republic Youth Volunteer Efforts – Esfuerzos Voluntarios de la Juventud de República Dominica), una organización creada para motivar la juventud a continuar sus estudios académicos. También es miembro de la Directiva de Semana Hispana en Lawrence, Inc. y Arlington Community Trabajando, Inc.
En el 2005 fue seleccionado para visitar la Casa Blanca y conversar sobre los problemas que enfrenta la juventud de hoy. Kendrys fue nombrado “Outstanding Leader of the Class of 2008 – Lider Sobresaliente de la Clase del 2008” en Merrimack College, “Young Leader of Today – Lider Jóven de Hoy” por el Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Fue seleccionado dos veces (2006 y 2007) para participar en la conferencia “Monster Diversity Leadership Program – Programa de Liderazgo de Diversidad de Monster” en Tampa, FL y New York, NY donde más de 25,000 estudiantes solicitan solo 300 son seleccionados.
Actualmente, Kendrys Vásquez reside en la ciudad de Lawrence y trabaja como Coordinador de Recreación en Arc of Greater Lawrence, una división de CLASS, Inc.
About the DANR
The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)
NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment (nationalcouncil@danr.org).
NOTE & QUOTED: Reserve la Fecha: Domingo 19 de Febrero del 2012- 12ava Conferencia para Asuntos Dominicanos de New Jersey
December 18, 2011 by DANR
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Domingo 19 de Febrero del 2012
La 12ava Conferencia Para Asuntos Dominicanos se efectuará el domingo 19 de febrero en Rutgers School of Law – Center for Law & Justice, localizado en el 123 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07480.
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Mesa Redonda y Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano Efectúan Productiva Sesión de Trabajo en Miami, Florida
December 4, 2011 by DANR
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Algunos participantes de la reunion de la Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano en Miami, Fl el sabado 3 de diciembre del 2011.
Washington, DC (Domingo 4 de diciembre, 2011). –El Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC), en trabajo mancomunado con la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana (DANR), llevó a cabo una productiva reunión de trabajo organizativo y capacitación de liderazgo en la tarde del sábado 3 de diciembre del 2011 en Universidad del Caribe (www.unicaribe.edu.do) localizada en 1901 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129.
José A. Aybar, Vicepresidente del Consejo de UNICARIBE, dio la bienvenida a la Dra. María Teresa Feliciano, Presidente de la Mesa Redonda, Néstor Montilla, Sr., Chairman del Concilio Nacional, y líderes participantes de la reunión.
Unas 60 personas se inscribieron para participar. Entre los asistentes se encontraron José R. Torres, Rosa Campillo, Pedro Díaz Ballester, Dr. Luis M. Campillo, Rafael Montilla Tavarez, Cosme E. Pérez, Rafael Morel, Julio Martínez, Frinee Mattesich, Ron Mattesich, Julissa Bonfante, Director of Business Development de Voxxi, América Schroch Tavárez, Coordinadora de Concilios Locales en Florida, Judisa Alvarez, Nelsida Chacoff, Francis Aracena, Sonia Rivera, Maribel Enriquez, Melody Then, Genaro Brito, Luisa Nunez, Beliza Álvarez y entre otros, Zurelys Cardenas, Directora de HR de Comcast Cable.
“El liderazgo dominicano del Estado de la Florida que participó en la sesión es un grupo de hombres y mujeres capacitados quienes han tomado las riendas del destino social, económico y político de esta comunidad como su prioridad de trabajo”, dijo Presidente Feliciano. “Anticipamos con entusiasmo cómo se perfilará este grupo en los próximos cinco años a medida que agencian estrategias con la Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano en pos del desarrollo y apoderamiento de los dominicanos en el Estado de la Florida”.
“Estoy muy entusiasmada con este reto”, dijo Julissa Bonfante, una joven dominicana nombrada coordinadora del concilio de la ciudad de Miami. “Es causa de satisfacción para mi trabajar con la presidente de DANR, el Chairman de NDAC, América Schroch y los dedicados y comprometidos líderes aquí presentes”.
Frinee Mattesich y Ron Mattesich fueron nombrados coordinadores del concilio de Punta Gorda y ciudades vecinas.
La sesión de trabajo delineó la estructura y desarrollo de concilios locales en varias ciudades y regiones del estado de la Florida, incluyendo Miami. Los concilios se concentrarán en las áreas de necesidad identificadas y coordinarán una Conferencia Estatal Dominico-Americana en Miami en la primavera del 2012.
La reunión fue coordinada por un equipo de trabajo integrado por América Schroh Tavárez, Coordinadora General de Concilio locales en el Estado de la Florida, Sonia Rivera, Melody Then y Beliza Álvarez.
Program of the NDAC Dec 3 2011 meeting in Miami
Uno de los grupos de trabajo formados en la reunión en plena sesión durante un ejercicio-interactivo sobre destrezas de liderazgo.
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Acerca del Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC)
NDAC es un órgano cívico de capacitación, apoderamiento, relaciones públicas, comunitarias y participación compuesto por más de 120 concilios locales operando en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluyendo Puerto Rico y la Islas Vírgenes, con la función de determinar la agenda nacional dominico americana. En alianza mancomunada con la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, NDAC aboga por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de nuestras communidades en áreas concernientes a educación, desarrollo económico, salud, inmigración, vivienda y apoderamiento comunitario (nationalcouncil@danr.org).
Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana / Dominican American National Roundtable (DNAR)
DANR es la única corporacion 501 (c) (3) no partidista y sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington, DC, completamente dedicada a la investigación y abogacía por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de los dominicanos en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios. DANR es presidida por un Presidente Nacional, un Presidente Nacional de Jóvenes, una Junta de 15 directores estatales compuesta por líderes y profesionales, un cabinete ejecutivo que incluye un chairman, un tesorero, vicepresidentes estatales, una Vice Presidente representando Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes Americanas y un comité de directores en educación, desarrollo económico, membresía y entre otras áreas, apoderamiento político (www.danr.org).
DANR Proposes Map of Paterson Six Wards to Redistricting Commission
November 29, 2011 by DANR
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The National Dominican American Council Holds Strategic Local Council Leadership Development Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico
November 7, 2011 by DANR
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Some members of NDAC local councils in Puerto Rico
Washington, DC (Sunday, November 13, 2011). The National Dominican American Council (NDAC) held a strategic local council leadership development meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Meeting took place on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza Hotel located on 999 Ashford Avenue San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907.
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ABOUT NDAC
NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment.
MA Redistricting Task Force Announces Creation of 20 Majority-Minority Districts as DANR and Other Groups Advocated For
October 18, 2011 by DANR
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The task force announced today the creation of 20 Majority-Minority Districts in the State of Massachusetts.
“We applaud the members of Massachusetts Special Joint Committee on Redistricting for upholding the provisions of the Voting Rights Act and seriously taking into account population growth in the State of Massachusetts to create 20 majority-minority districts,” said Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President.
“With its decision, the Committee ensures that our communities in Massachusetts have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in numbers commensurate with our population,” noted President Feliciano. “Currently, there are only 11 non-white incumbents out of 200 members serving in the Massachusetts State Legislature; there are five Latinos: one State Senator and four State Representatives. On June 14, 2011, at a public hearing in Lynn, MA, the Dominican American National Roundtable communicated to the Special Joint Committee that Latinos were 8 short of the 20 incumbents that would indeed reflect the state’s 9.5% Latino population in Massachusetts.”
For a printable copy of the testimony given by President Feliciano on behalf of the Dominican American National Roundtable at the June 23, 2011 public hearing in MA, click here Testimony of Maria Teresa Feliciano-Lynn MA
“We are pleased with the Redistricting Task Force announcement of the creation of 20 majority-minority districts as DANR, Oiste and other groups advocated for,” said Maria Moreno, DANR Vice President representing the State of Massachusetts.
The Honorable Marcos Devers, member of the MA House of Representatives and member of the redistricting task force, indicated that in redrawing all districts the committee took into consideration shifts in population around the state and also testimony given by people and non profit groups such as the Dominican American National Roundtable.
According to the U.S. Census, Massachusetts’ population grew 3.1 percent to 6,547,629 people. In the last decade, Massachusetts population increased by approximately 198,000 people, as primarily reflected in Lawrence, Boston, inner suburbs, Central Massachusetts, and among others, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol counties.
For more information on the release, visit www.malegislature.gov
For more on this note visit www.danr.org
Background articles about DANR proposed maps in Massachusetts:
http://danr.org/2011/06/15/danr-submits-proposed-legislative-district-maps-to-ma-redistricting-committee/
DANR Submits Proposed Legislative District Maps to MA Redistricting Committee
Washington, DC (June 15, 2011).— Yesterday, at a hearing of the Massachusetts Special Joint Committee on Redistricting at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, MA, the Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR), the only non-partisan, non-profit corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the socio-economic and political empowerment of all Dominicans in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, submitted three legislative maps proposing the creation of a new Minority Senate District to encompass Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill, and two State Representative Districts to include Lawrence and parts of Methuen.
“We propose the creation of three new legislative districts to ensure that our communities in Massachusetts have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in numbers commensurate with our population,” said Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President. “Currently, there are only 11 non-white incumbents out of 200 members serving in the Massachusetts State Legislature; there are five Latinos: one State Senator and four State Representatives. We are 8 short of the 20 that would reflect the state’s 9.5% Latino population in Massachusetts.”
The redistricting process in Massachusetts includes a Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, which begun holding hearings on March 16, 2011 after the release of the U.S. Decennial Census. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is constitutionally mandated to change its House, Senate, Governor’s Council and Congressional district boundaries to accommodate shifts in population and provide equal representation to its citizens.
“The committee needs to uphold the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in creating maps that would lead to the accurate representation of all of Massachusetts communities,” urged Lawrence resident and Attorney Zoila Gomez.
“DANR sustains that there are several areas with highly concentrated minority communities in Massachusetts, amongst them Lawrence, Boston, Chelsea and Springfield where minority districts and minority influenced districts could be created,” said DANR MA State Vice President and Chair of Membership Maria Moreno.
“It is clear from the current geographic distribution of minority populations across the state, that the best opportunity to elect a legislature that looks like the diverse Massachusetts we pride ourselves to live in, is by drawing legislative districts that are representative of the local communities,” said Claritza Abreu, DANR MA State Vice President.
DANR has partnered with Oiste? the only Latino civic education organization in the State of Massachusetts (www.oiste.net), MassVote, a state-wide voter engagement and education organization (www.massvote.org), and the LatinoJustice (PRLDEF), a non-profit organization founded in 1972 to champion an equitable society and provide Latinos with the legal resources to overcome the obstacles that frustrated their dreams and limited their lives (www.thelatinojustice.org).
About MA Special Joint Committee on Redistricting
The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will study and propose a new division of the Commonwealth into 9 Congressional districts under the United States Constitution, 40 Senatorial and 8 Councillor districts under Section 2 of Article CI of the Amendments to the Constitutions, as amended, and 160 Representative districts under section 1 of said Article CI.
Redistricting Applicable Laws
US Constitution – Article 1, Sections 2 and 4, the 14th and 26th Amendments
Federal Voting Rights Act
(a) No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting or standard, practice, or procedure shall be imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgment of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in section 1973b (f)(2) of this title, as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is established if, based on the totality of circumstances, it is shown that the political processes leading to nomination or election in the State or political subdivision are not equally open to participation by members of a class of citizens protected by subsection (a) of this section in that its members have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice. The extent to which members of a protected class have been elected to office in the State or political subdivision is one circumstance which may be considered: Provided, That nothing in this section establishes a right to have members of a protected class elected in numbers equal to their proportion in the population.
(42 U.S.C. §§ 1973–1973aa-6)
For more information about upcoming redistricting hearings in MA, visit www.malegislature.gov
More: www.danr.org
Many Congratulate DANR on a Hugely Successful Leadership Summit in New York
October 9, 2011 by DANR
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Members of the National Dominican American Council at the end of the 14th Annual Leadership Summit at Lehman College of The City University of New York / Miembros del Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano y del DANR al final de la Cumbre en Lehman College of The City University of New York (foto por Eduardo Hoepelman).
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For a printable copy of Dr. Salvo’s germane presentation, click the following link: Dominican Conference Talk 10-08-11 final-1
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“As soon as Blacks, Dominicans and Latinos in general find out that they have to work together, then life will be a better place for both groups,” said Assemblyman Wright. “Nothing can be done; nothing can be achieved unless you form a coalition.”
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“The workshop ‘Dominicans and African-Americans: Let’s Talk,’ at Lehman College this past Saturday, October 8, 2011 open the door for further discussion and planning regarding the reality Blacks and Dominicans experience together in urban America as it relates to power, politics, employment, education and incarceration,” said Fred L. Price from Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York. “This workshop was a step in the right direction to address and plan to overcome any roadblocks to our collective advancement; I commend DANR and the National Council for affording Blacks and Dominicans such a unique opportunity to talk.”
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From left, Dr. Dilcia Granville, Councilman Julio Guridy, unidentified individual, NDAC Chairman Nestor Montilla, DANR President Maria Teresa Felicaino, NYS Assemblyman Guillermo LInares, U.S. Ambassador Raul Yzaguirre, NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera, Bronx Borough Presient Ruben Diaz, Jr., Dr. Alberto Correa, Mr. Francisco (Pachin) Castilla, Bronx District Leader Yudelka Tapia and NYS Senator Ruben Diaz (photo by Eduardo Hoepelman).
From left, Dr. Julia Lara, Maria Moreno, Claribel Martinez-Marmolejos, Dr. Dilcia Granville, US Ambassador Raul Yzaguirrez, DANR President Maria Teresa Feliciano, NYS Assemblyman Guillermo LInares. Back row from left, Miguel Santana, Luis Facundo and NDAC Chairman Nestor Montilla (photo by Eduardo Hoepelman).
Prominent Legislators, Dignitaries, Experts and Hundreds of College Students to Join DANR President and US Ambassador to the Dominican Republic at 14th Annual National Leadership Summit at Lehman College
October 4, 2011 by DANR
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Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Blvd West Bronx, NY 10468 (www.lehman.edu)
Washington, DC (October 4, 2011). Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, President of the Dominican American National Roundtable, will be joined by prominent legislators, dignitaries, leaders and hundreds of students at the 14 Annual National Leadership Summit slated to take place October 7-9, 2011 at Lehman College of The City University of New York 250 Bedford Blvd Park West Bronx, NY 10468.
The Summit will kick off on Friday, October 7th at 6:00PM with a VIP Welcome Reception at the East Dining Room of the Music Building.
The reception will be attended by sponsors, members, friends, supporters and dignitaries. Among elected officials in attendance will be U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, NYS Senator Jose Peralta, RI State Senator Juan Pichardo, NYS Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie, NYS Assemblyman Guillermo Linares, NYS Assemblyman Nelson Castro, Massachusetts State Representative Marcos Devers, NYC Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras, Maryland Representative Joselyn Peña-Melnyk, NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera, NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, and among others, Yonkers Councilman Wilson Terrero, and New Jersey Councilman Julio Tavarez.
The Reception will be followed by a “Youth Showcase” in the Lovinger Theater, where hundreds of students from around the U.S. will convene for a cultural night of poetry/Latin Jazz/Bachata/Hip Hop/Merengue/Spoken Word/Art.
On Saturday, October 8th at 8:30AM, the Summit will begin with a National Issue Breakfast on redistricting and demographics, followed by morning workshops on education, Dominican and African American relations, leadership development, and a public forum titled “Crime and Safety in the Dominican Republic: A National Emergency”.
Lehman College President Ricardo Fernandez, CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor Jay Hershenson, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer are listed to welcome Summit participants at the noon plenary session at the Lovinger Theater.
Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President, will deliver the traditional DANR national annual “State of Dominicans in the United States” address, before prominent elected officials, dignitaries, leaders, students and conference participants.
At the Power Luncheon, scheduled at 1:00PM at the Faculty Dining Room, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will be joined by dozens of elected officials to welcome Summit participants. For a complete list of dignitaries, panelists and guests attending the Summit, visit www.danr.org.
The program includes, afternoon workshops on leadership development, economic development, Dominican and Puerto Rican relations, and a forum on the role and challenges of elected officials.
After workshops, there will be a swearing-in ceremony of over one hundred new DANR local council members, a closing cocktail reception, an award ceremony, and a signature DANR/La Mega 97.9 FM Concert with Rubby Perez and friends, including Composer Ramon Orlando, and singers Yunel Cruz and Alex Matos.
His Excellency, Raul Yzaguirre, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, will deliver the Summit’s keynote address titled: “Our Advancement in education, economic development and community empowerment.”
This national gathering is considered to be among the most important events of the year on the Dominican-American and Latino calendars in the United States of America.
For a printable copy of the Summit’s program, click Program DANR 14th Annual National Leadership Summit at Lehman College as of October 3, 2011
To register, click here
For more information call 202-238-0097 or send an e-mail to info@danr.org.
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About the DANR
The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)
NDAC is the national civic-engagement-community relations organ of the Dominican American National Roundtable.
Embajador de Estados Unidos en Rep Dom Fue Orador Principal en Cumbre de Líderes Nacional de la Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Dominico Americano
September 9, 2011 by DANR
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Embajador Raúl H. Yzaguirre
Washington, DC (9 de septiembre del 2011). El Embajador de los Estados Unidos de América en República Dominicana, Raúl H. Yzaguirre, fue el orador principal de la 14ava Cumbre de Líderes Anual Nacional de la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC) llevada a cabo del 7 al 8 de octubre del presente en Lehman College de The City University of New York localizado en el 250 Bedford Park Blvd West Bronx, NY 10456.
El tema de La Cumbre de este año fue “Nuestro Progreso en Educación, Desarrollo Económico y Apoderamiento Comunitario: Allanando el Camino”.
“La participación de Su Excelencia Raúl H. Yzaguirre como orador principal en la Cumbre es más que apropiada en estos momentos”, dijo la Dra. María Teresa Feliciano, Presidente de la Mesa Redonda. ”Como responsable de la fundación y establecimiento de Consejo Nacional de la Raza (por sus siglas en inglés NCLR), la más grande organización de derechos civiles en los Estados Unidos, el Embajador Yzaguirre enfocó su discurso sobre la misión y el estado actual de la Mesa Redonda”.
Este encuentro nacional es considerado uno de los eventos más importantes del año en el calendario Latino y dominicano en los Estados Unidos. Tradicionalmente, centenares de líderes, estudiantes y expertos se reúnen cada año bajo un mismo techo para debatir temas importantes que afectan nuestras comunidades.
Oradores y dignatarios que participaron incluye entre otros el Honorable Ruben Diaz, Jr., Presidente del Condado del Bronx, quien dio la bienvenida a todos los participantes de la Cumbre.
El discurso del Embajador Yzaguirre se publicará en www.danr.org en los próximos dias.
Acerca del Embajador Raúl H. Yzaguirre
El Embajador de los Estados Unidos de América, Raúl H. Yzaguirre, presentó sus cartas credenciales ante el Presidente de la República Dominicana, Dr. Leonel Fernández, el 17 de noviembre de 2010, unos días después de su llegada a la República Dominicana, el 15 de noviembre. El Embajador Yzaguirre fue confirmado por el Senado como Embajador Extraordinario y Plenipotenciario de los Estados Unidos en la República Dominicana el 29 de septiembre de 2010.
Antes de asumir sus funciones actuales en la República Dominicana, Raúl H. Yzaguirre ocupó el cargo de Profesor Presidencial de Prácticas y Director Ejecutivo del Centro para el Desarrollo Comunitario y de los Derechos Civiles de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona, en la ciudad de Phoenix, Arizona.
Entre el 1974 al 2004 el Embajador Yzaguirre fue Presidente y Presidente Ejecutivo del “Consejo Nacional de la Raza”. Antes de ocupar este cargo, fue Vicepresidente del Centro para Cambios Comunitarios en Washington, D.C. Entre 1969 y 1973 fundó dos organizaciones para fines de consultorías. La primera fue la “Inter-State Research Associates” y la “Inter-America Research Associates”.
El Embajador Yzaguirre fue Analista Senior de Programas en la Oficina de los Estados Unidos para la Oportunidad Económica (OEO) y Asesor Especial del Director de dicha organización, Sargent Shriver, entre los años 1966 a 1969. También fue nombrado a la Comisión Presidencial sobre la Excelencia Educativa para Hispanos.
Asimismo, ha monitoreado varios procesos electorales presidenciales en América Latina como miembro del Instituto Demócrata Nacional. Por un período de cuatro años fue miembro del Cuerpo Médico de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos. Tiene una Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Universidad George Washington, y ocupó la posición de Especialista en el Instituto de Políticas en la Escuela de Gobierno Kennedy de la Universidad de Harvard. Asimismo, realizó estudios en la Universidad de Las Américas, en Puebla, México.
El Embajador y su esposa Audrey tienen seis hijos.
U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Raúl H. Yzaguirre Delivers Keynote Address at Leadership Summit in New York
September 7, 2011 by DANR
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Ambassador Raul H. Yzaguirre
Washington, DC (October 12, 2011). United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic His Excellency Raúl H. Yzaguirre was the keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American Roundtable and its National Council (NDAC). The Leadership Summit took place October 7-9, 2011 at Lehman College of The City University of New York located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West Bronx, NY 10468.
The Summit’s theme this year was: “Our Advancement in Education, Economic Development & Community Empowerment: PAVING THE WAY”.
“Having His Excellency Raul H. Yzaguirre deliver the keynote at DANR 14th Annual Leadership Summit was both timely and most appropriate,” said Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President. ”As the individual responsible for founding and establishing the largest Latino Civil Rights Organization in the United States, he spoke to the DANR’s current status and mission, better than anyone else.”
This national gathering is considered to be among the most important events of the year on the Dominican-American and Latino calendars.
Traditionally, hundreds of leaders, students and experts convene every year under one roof to discuss important issues impacting our communities.
Delegations of speakers, presenters, dignitaries, leaders and students who welcome and paid respect to Ambassador Yzaguirre in his first official visit to New York since he presented creditials to Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez, included:
U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel
NYS Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.
NYS Assemblyman Guillermo Linares
NYS Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright
Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York
Dr. Ricardo Fernández, President of Lehman College
Dr. Félix Matos Rodriguez, President of Hostos Community College
Dr. Carol M. Berotte Joseph, President of Bronx Community College
Vice President Mario Dellapina, Lehman College Division of Institutional Development
NYC Councilman Robert Jackson
Massachusetts State Representative Marcos Devers
Maryland Representative Joselyn Peña-Melnyk
New Jersey Councilman Julio Tavarez
Pennsylvania Councilman Julio Guridy
New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera
New York State Senator Ruben Diaz
Joseph Salvo, Ph.D. from the New York City Department of Planning
Reverendo Hector Chiesa, President of the Board, Radio Vision Cristiana
Commissioner Alex Mendez
Councilwoman Fiordaliza Frias
Commissioner Wendy Guzman
Bronx District Leader Yudelka Tapia
Brooklyn District Leader Arelis Martinez
Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President
Amaris Guzman, DANR National Youth President
Dr. Julia Lara, DANR Vice President (Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia)
Facundo Knight, DANR Vice President (Pennsylvania)
Luis Facundo, DANR Treasurer (State of New York)
Maria Moreno, DANR Vice President (State of Massachusetts)
Francesca Pena, DANR Vice President (New York)
Miguel Santana, DANR Vice President (Bronx)
Hon. Claribel Martinez-Marmolejos, DANR Vice President (Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands)
Nestor Montilla, Chairman of the Dominican American National Council
Dr. Dilcia Granville, DANR Vice President (Long Island, NY)
Zenaida Mendez, President, National Dominican Women Caucus
Rosa Ayala, Co-director, Bronx Dominican Parade
Rosita Romero, President, Dominican Women Center
Peter Fontanes, CEO
Antonio Martinez, Esq., Executive Director of Somos El Futuro Inc.
Joseph Wiscovitch, President of Joseph Wiscovitch Associates
Dr. Ramon Antonio Veras (El Negro Veras)
Dr. Rosario Espinal from Temple University
Dr. Lillian Bobea
Journalist Sara Perez
Rhadames Perez, Community Actdivist
Valentin Silverio
America Tavarez Schoch from Miami, Florida
Misotis Munoz
Miscelanea Acevedo
Delfin Vazquez
Dr. Alberto Correa from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Ing Francisco Pachin
Martha Madera, President of the Association of Dominican American Supervisors and Administrators (ADASA)
New York City Public School Teacher José Cruz
Rhina Tavarez
School Principal Nancy Díaz
Gloria Ortiz
Martin Danenberg
Nazario Brea
and among others,
Eduardo Hoepelman
About Raul H. Yzaguirre
The Ambassador of the United States of America, Raúl H. Yzaguirre, presented his credentials before the President of the Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, on November 17, 2010, shortly after his arrival in the Dominican Republic, on November 15. Ambassador Yzaguirre was confirmed by the Senate as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Dominican Republic, September 29, 2010.
Before assuming his current duties in the Dominican Republic, Raul H. Yzaguirre, Sr. was a Presidential Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona.
From 1974 to 2004, Ambassador Yzaguirre served as President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). Prior to that, he served as Vice President at the Center for Community Change in Washington D.C. From 1969 to 1973, he founded two sister management consulting organizations: Interstate Research Associates and InterAmerica Research Associates.
Mr. Yzaguirre served as a Senior Program Analyst in the U.S. Office for Economic Opportunity (OEO) and as a special advisor to the Director of OEO, Sargent Shriver, from 1966 to 1969. He has also been appointed to the President’s Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
Ambassador Yzaguirre was a Senior Programs Analyst at the U.S. Office for Economic Opportunity and Special Advisor to the Director for said organization, Sargent Shriver, between 1966 and 1969. He was also named to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
He has also monitored several presidential elections in Latin America as a board member of the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Ambassador Yzaguirre also served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps for four years. He has a B.S. from George Washington University, was an Institute of Politics Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and studied at La Universidad de Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico.
The Ambassador and his wife Audrey have six children.
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