The first chief diversity officer will moderate a panel discussion on workforce equity in Philadelphia and the best practices for diversity.
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Cuéntanos de tu carrera actual. ¿Cómo llegaste hasta allí?
Actualmente trabajo en PECO. Soy parte del equipo de relaciones corporativas, un grupo bastante pequeño pero muy dinámico que administra un poco más de US$6 millones anuales para patrocinar a 300 organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro de la región.
¿Cuál es la parte más gratificante de tu carrera?
Boasting an impressive personality that greets you at the door, Tiffany Tavarez is a force to be reckoned with.
With a notable career that matches her personality, her service in her role on PECO’s corporate relations team has allowed her to become one of the more recognizable names throughout the city. But never one to rest, Tavarez has paired her career with continued service throughout her community.
The startup Magnolia Mitigation has done vital work to protect two separate endangered species in Pennsylvania, and has saved thousands of acres of wetland throughout the country, reported The Philadelphia Citizen.
Today Juntos hosted a protest titled, "Defy Trump: Expand the Sanctuary," with Mijente.
The group stationed outside of City Hall with a message to the Mayor, City Council, and the city: a sanctuary city means a sanctuary for all.
Mayor Kenney released his second budget and Five-Year Plan, asking members of City Council to approve new investments in two key areas: health and human services that will uplift our most vulnerable, and job-creating initiatives that will result in economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.
The SheBelieves Cup started its first leg of the tournament with the United States playing against Germany at Talon Energy Stadium. SheBelieves is a campaign to inspire young girls and women and encourage them to accomplish their goals and dreams.
Launched in 2015, it has evolved and grown into a special connection between the fans and the team showing that empowerment and believing in yourself can do in respective communities across the country.
AL DIA News was able to get on the pitch and be a part of this great capmaign.
Throughout the month of March, Longwood Gardens has an orchid collection that is stunning to the eye as well as the other senses. From Moth to Lady slipper orchids, there are more than 2000 species of orchids in the conservatory.
There are even a couple orchids with fragrances that have a slight hint of vanilla or chocolate. AL DIA News took a trip to Kennett Square to see how many species of orchids we can find. Look down low and even look high up in the trees. You never know what type or orchid you may find.
Ani Cordero is a passionate singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist, and Latin American music researcher living in NYC. She will perform a concert next Sunday March 5th at the Calvary Center in Philadelphia to present her latest album "Querido Mundo."
La cantante de origen puertorriqueño Ani Cordero ha convertido sus canciones en una forma de conectar con sus raíces culturales y de denunciar las injusticias sociales en Estados Unidos. El domingo 5 de marzo presentará en Filadelfia su nuevo álbum “Querido Mundo.”
When a liberal city faces a conservative presidential administration, the result is a battle similar to David and Goliath.
But as the city bands together to protect it's values and diversity, it's clear that David is pulling back his slingshot.
After searching for 27 years, the Tibetan Buddhist Center can call North Philadelphia its new home. After its grand opening this past weekend, they started the Tibetan New Year with the Palden Lhamo Tea Ceremony. This is an authentic ceremony that offers great benefit, with a history dating back over 1000 years.
La atestada carrera por la oficina del Fiscal de Distrito de Filadelfia se ha covertido una de las elecciones más anticipadas para las primarias de este mes de Mayo.
Con siete candidatos, es impresionante cómo la competencia se volvió tan atestada, tan rápido.
La oficina de fiscal más grande del estado, la posición de Fiscal de Distrito de Filadelfia, es deseada por abogados en todo el área.
Pero tras la emoción y la decepción que rodeó la elección de Seth Williams, y luego a su caída en picada, podríamos pensar que sólo los más valientes se lanzarían.
Cuéntenos más sobre su carrera actual. ¿Cómo ha llegado hasta aquí?
Cuéntanos un poco de tu actual profesión, ¿Cómo llegaste hasta aquí?
Comencé mi carrera estudiando derecho. Luego proseguí los estudios en relaciones internacionales y eventualmente me transformé en la Cónsul de México.
¿Cuál es la parte más satisfactoria de tu trabajo?
Tell us about your current career, how did you get there?
I started my career by studying law. I then pursued a career in international relations and eventually became consulate for Mexico.
What's the most rewarding part of your career for you?
New photobook Palazzos of Power explores the neoclassical grandeur of these artifacts of the early electric age
The country is confronting a wave of bomb threats and vandalism against Jewish Americans institutions. At least 19 community centers and schools in 11 states were targeted on Monday, just one day after scores of headstones were damaged or pushed over at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, and less than a week after a Jewish cemetery in suburban St Louis reported more than 150 headstones vandalized, reported The Atlantic.
As the Assistant Director of Drexel University’s Graduate Career Services at the LeBow College of Business, it’s rare Raquel Arredondo isn’t creating a plan of action. Whether she’s working on building relationships or helping students put their best professional foot forward, Arredondo is making things happen.
But Arredondo will tell you it’s not always an easy path to get there. A certified yoga instructor, Arredondo has mastered the art of trusting the process and spreading that self-confidence and trust in self to the women and men she works with daily.
En una activa batalla entre el Senador de los Estados Unidos, Pat Toomey, su equipo y un grupo de al menos 500 personas que se reúnen semanalmente frente a su oficina, pareciera que el final se aproxima.
El 1ero de Marzo, la nueva oficina de Pat Toomey se ubicará en la Custom House (200 Chestnut St.) a tan sólo 17 cuadras de su ubicación actual.
The crowded race for Philadelphia's District Attorney has been the most watched election for this year’s May primary.
With a staggering seven candidates, it’s a wonder how the race became so crowded, so fast.
Butterflies have been around for at least 56 million years. With thousands of species and their stunning array of colors, each one has its own unique beauty. Twenty five years ago the Philadelphia Insectarium started actually as an exterminating business with a small display of insects in their front window.
Mientras el país se complica tras las instrucciones del Presidente Trump de revocar la medida de Obama de permitir a los estudiantes transgénero utilizar los baños de su escogencia, los estudiantes de Filadelfia permanecen tranquilos y confiados.
El Alcalde Kenney y varios oficiales de la ciudad han decidido ayudar a los estudiantes transexuales de Filadelfia a que se sientan seguros y protegidos en sus escuelas.
Con sede en Horsham, PA, Bimbo Bakeries USA, filial de la multinacional mexicana Bimbo, es la compañía de pan y bollería más grande de los Estados Unidos. Da empleo a más de 3,000 personas de la región y comercializa marcas tan conocidas como Entenmann’s, Sara Lee, Arnold's Bread o Thomas English Muffins.
Perfil de Roberto Servitje, cofundador del Grupo Bimbo, una pequeña empresa de pan y bollería fundada en Ciudad de Mexico en 1945 que ha conseguido convertirse en la mayor compañía panificadora del mundo. La sede de Bimbo en Estados Unidos está en Horsham, en las afueras de Filadelfía, y da empleo a miles de personas.
As the country reels over President Trump revoking guidelines submitted to public schools by President Obama to allow transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice, Philadelphia’s students remain calm and assured.
Mayor Kenney and several other city officials have made it a point to help Philadelphia’s trans students feel safe and secure in their schools.
